Castro County residents raise concerns about data centers, water, solar farms at town hall
Residents of Nazareth and Castro County expressed opposition to potential data center development and concerns about water use, power generation and land impacts at a town hall hosted by state Rep. Ken King. No specific data center company or project was identified, and the discussion did not result in a reported government decision.
Residents of Nazareth and Castro County raised concerns about potential data centers, water consumption, power generation and renewable-energy projects at a town hall hosted by state Rep. Ken King, R-Canadian. Several residents, including Joann Starr and Melanie Wilhelm, said they oppose locating data centers in the area and questioned whether the region has sufficient water and suitable sites.
Agricultural producer Brent Wilhelm identified power generation and resource demands as central concerns, noting that natural-gas plants use water while solar farms require significant land. King said he supports industry and new power generation in the Texas Panhandle but believes projects need oversight and should account for existing agricultural businesses when selecting sites. No company, specific project, permit action or formal opposition measure was reported.