Denton city leaders consider new pause in data center development as residents share concerns

News Clip2:08CBS TEXAS·Denton, Denton County, TX·9/23/2026

Denton city leaders are considering a new moratorium on data center development following a public hearing where residents expressed concerns. The Denton City Council held the first of two required public hearings on the proposed pause, with the second one scheduled for October 27.

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