Fight like Texas men': Parker County mom calls for action against data centers
Residents of Parker County, Texas, protested at the Weatherford courthouse, urging county commissioners to take action against a proposed 2,000-acre data center. Concerns were raised regarding water usage, power demands, and transparency from local officials. Commissioners held a meeting to address these issues and explore ways to limit data center growth.
Parker County, Texas residents recently gathered at the Weatherford courthouse to express their strong opposition to a proposed 2,000-acre data center development. The community is urging county commissioners to intervene against what they describe as a "land grab" by a company reportedly developing a data center in Fort Worth, which has acquired land in unincorporated Parker County.
Residents voiced concerns mirroring those seen in other communities across the country, specifically highlighting issues related to water and power consumption by data centers, as well as a lack of transparency from local officials regarding the project. One resident passionately called for action, stating, "Fight like Texas men. Make your mama's proud," emphasizing the belief that citizens are not powerless against large tech companies.
In response to the public outcry, county commissioners convened a meeting to hear these concerns. The primary objective of the meeting was to determine if there was a viable path forward for the county to limit the expansion of data centers within its jurisdiction. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is continuing to report on the broader impact of data centers across Texas.