East Texans push back on proposed data center
Angelina County residents are pushing back against a proposed billion-dollar data center near Lufkin, Texas, raising concerns about noise, pollution, traffic, and property values. Despite residents' demands for answers at a county meeting, local leaders acknowledge their limited authority over development in unincorporated areas under state law.
A proposed billion-dollar data center near Lufkin, Texas, is generating significant concern among residents of Angelina County. This week, dozens of residents attended a county meeting to demand answers about the project.
Concerns raised by the community include potential noise, pollution, increased traffic, and the negative impact on nearby property values. The facility is proposed to span over 1,000 acres near State Highway 103 East and is expected to create hundreds of temporary construction jobs.
However, county leaders have stated that their authority in the matter is limited. Under Texas law, counties have little control over development in unincorporated areas that lie outside city limits, suggesting a potential challenge for residents seeking to influence the project's approval.