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News ClipThe Lufkin Daily News·Lufkin, Angelina County, TX

Lufkin residents clash with city leaders over proposed AI data centers

Residents in Lufkin, Texas, protested proposed AI data center developments, clashing with city leaders during a tense council meeting where public comments on the issue were disallowed. Concerns centered on water usage, electrical grid strain, environmental impacts, and a perceived lack of transparency from local officials regarding the projects. Protesters expressed frustration over leaders not listening to their community's fears about industrial-scale AI facilities.

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5/20/2026

News ClipThe Lufkin Daily News·Lufkin, Angelina County, TX

As AI data centers eye Lufkin, officials and residents debate water use and oversight

Lufkin, Texas is facing a contentious debate over two proposed AI data center projects, from Amp Z and 1606 Corp, due to significant local concerns regarding water and electricity consumption. While local officials highlight potential economic benefits, a recent poll indicates overwhelming resident opposition to the developments. The discussion reflects broader statewide challenges in Texas concerning rapid data center growth and resource management, prompting some other counties and groundwater districts to implement new regulations.

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4/11/2026