Texarkana Residents Rally Against Proposed Data Center Expansion
Texarkana residents are actively opposing a proposed 500-acre data center expansion, citing significant concerns over water consumption, noise pollution, and a perceived lack of transparency in the decision-making process. The community is calling on Governor Greg Abbott and local representatives to intervene and address the rapid growth of data centers across Texas. Residents are forming opposition groups and advocating for state-level action to block such developments, particularly in rural areas.
Residents in Texarkana, Texas, have organized to oppose a proposed 500-acre data center project, voicing strong concerns about its potential impact on local resources and quality of life. The opposition centers on issues such as high water consumption, excessive noise levels, and a perceived lack of public input during the project's planning stages.
Local activist Dale Huls highlighted the rapid proliferation of data centers as a major issue in Texas, while Christal Prince recounted experiencing nausea and lightheadedness due to noise levels near a data center facility in Granbury. Other residents, like Dan and Brandy Debenport, expressed feelings of betrayal over decisions made by local boards without full disclosure.
The community is urging Governor Greg Abbott to call a special session to address data center developments, particularly in rural areas. Although Abbott has not called a session, he has advocated for blocking new data centers in rural parts of Texas. Residents are encouraged to contact their local representatives and join groups like the Bowie/Miller County Data Center Opposition Facebook group to coordinate efforts.