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Data Center Signal is tracking 26 clips about Black Mountain data center developments across 1 states, including TX.

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News ClipFort Worth Report·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Here’s where Fort Worth’s data centers are — and where developers look to build others

Fort Worth is experiencing a data center development boom, leading to concerns from residents about resource consumption, particularly water and electricity. City officials are exploring new regulations, and some City Council members are advocating for a temporary pause on developments. Several proposed data center projects are facing delays or scrutiny from the city.

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Meta QTS CyrusOne

7/16/2026

News ClipFort Worth Report·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Majority of Fort Worth council members call for data center moratorium

A majority of Fort Worth City Council members plan to propose a temporary moratorium on data center developments in August to allow more time to review and propose regulations. This initiative follows the zoning commission's denial of a proposed ordinance regulating data center locations and is backed by residents concerned about resource impacts and quality of life. The city aims to balance economic opportunity with protecting residents and natural resources.

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7/9/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Virginia data center firm buys land in Black Mountain’s Fort Worth campus

EdgeConneX has purchased 171 acres of Black Mountain's proposed data center campus in southeast Fort Worth, an area already undergoing rezoning. Residents are actively opposing data center development, pushing for a moratorium and expressing concerns about water and traffic. The Fort Worth City Council plans to vote on updated data center rules, including restrictions on water use, increased setbacks, noise limits, and higher thresholds for economic incentives.

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7/6/2026

News ClipTexarkana Today·Bowie County, TX

Company behind 600-acre Bowie County purchase has applied to build a gas-fired power plant

Black Mountain, an energy company, has applied to build a 446-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant on 600 acres in Bowie County, Texas. This project, filed under its affiliate Fort Worth Power Core LLC, is linked to potential data center development, and local residents have already started opposing it due to environmental and resource concerns. Black Mountain is a significant data center developer in Texas, facing similar opposition on other projects.

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6/29/2026

News ClipFort Worth Report·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Ethics experts: Fort Worth mayor should abstain from data center votes, urge transparency

Ethics experts are advising Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker to abstain from city votes related to data centers due to her husband's firm, Longbow Partners, lobbying for the Data Center Coalition, despite no legal requirement. This recommendation seeks to maintain public trust and transparency as the City Council considers new zoning regulations for data centers and residents request a moratorium on new construction. The absence of an independent ethics review commission in Fort Worth further underscores the need for officials to avoid perceived conflicts of interest.

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6/24/2026

News ClipFort Worth Report·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Fort Worth mayor, husband deny conflict of interest over data center lobbying

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and her husband, David Parker, have denied claims of a conflict of interest related to his lobbying firm's representation of the Data Center Coalition. Critics suggest the mayor should recuse herself from upcoming votes as the city prepares to establish new regulations for data center development. These regulations are in response to resident concerns about environmental impacts, including water and energy usage.

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6/20/2026

News ClipTexas Scorecard·Glen Rose, Somervell County, TX

Glen Rose Residents Oppose Data Center Bordering State Park

Glen Rose residents and state officials are opposing a proposed $10 billion data center project by Black Mountain, citing environmental concerns over its proximity to Dinosaur Valley State Park and the Paluxy River Basin. State Representative Helen Kerwin is advocating for an immediate pause on data center construction in rural Texas to establish foundational policies. The Texas House Committee on Natural Resources is scheduled to hold a hearing on data center development.

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6/17/2026

News ClipKERA News·Glen Rose, Somervell County, TX

Glen Rose residents pack meeting over data centers, future of Dinosaur Valley

Residents of Glen Rose, Texas, and surrounding Somervell and Hood counties gathered to discuss significant concerns about proposed data center developments, particularly a 450-acre project by Black Mountain near Dinosaur Valley State Park. Key issues include water usage, electricity demands, and potential environmental impacts on the Paluxy River Basin and state parks. Somervell County commissioners have approved a resolution opposing further data center development until state lawmakers address these concerns.

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6/17/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Jack County, TX

North Texas counties to weigh, discuss data center proposals$

Local officials in Jack, Parker, and Hood counties in North Texas are holding meetings to discuss proposed data center developments amid growing resident opposition. Concerns center on the projects' water and electricity demands, as well as the limited regulatory power counties have in Texas. Specific proposals involve CyrusOne, Black Mountain, Fort Worth Power Core LLC, and Sailfish Investors LLC.

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CyrusOne

6/8/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

In serene Fort Worth garden, residents rally against data center development

Residents in Fort Worth, Texas, rallied against a proposed $10 billion data center project by Black Mountain, citing concerns about noise, pollution, and health impacts. The Fort Worth City Council is considering rezoning for the project, while city staff have proposed regulations including a ban on crypto mining and a potential moratorium.

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6/7/2026

News ClipFort Worth Report·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Fort Worth could ban cryptocurrency mining. Data centers might be here to stay

Fort Worth city officials are proposing new regulations for data centers, including specific zoning standards, noise limits, water efficiency requirements, and a prohibition on cryptocurrency mining as a primary use. The City Council will vote on these proposals in August, while the zoning commission will vote in July, amid ongoing resident concerns and calls for a moratorium.

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6/4/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Fort Worth enters ‘robust discussions’ about data centers. Are regulations coming?

The Fort Worth City Council is holding a briefing on data centers following growing opposition and concerns about proposed developments. This could lead to new regulations for data center approval, with a $10 billion project from Black Mountain already facing delays in its zoning requests. Discussions will cover energy and water demands, and any changes to the city's zoning code are expected to be considered by the City Council in August.

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6/1/2026

News ClipFort Worth Report·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

City Council to discuss future of data centers in Fort Worth as residents push back

The Fort Worth City Council is set to discuss data center regulations, including zoning and resource usage, following significant residential opposition. Residents are concerned about land, energy, water use, and noise, and have launched a campaign for a moratorium on new data center construction in the city. The discussion will inform potential new guidelines for data center development.

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5/29/2026

News Clip0:30WFAA·Weatherford, Parker County, TX

$10B Fort Worth data center developer eyes 2,000-acre site near Weatherford

Black Mountain, a developer behind a proposed $10 billion data center in Fort Worth, has acquired over 2,000 acres of land in Parker County, near Weatherford, Texas. The company is evaluating this site for a potential second data center development. This indicates a significant expansion of data center infrastructure in the region.

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5/21/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Fort Worth, Parker County, TX

Black Mountain's data center faces rural and suburban pushback. What to know

A Fort Worth-based energy consortium, Black Mountain, is advancing a $10 billion data center project that has expanded into rural Parker County. The development is facing significant resistance from local residents and officials who are concerned about tax revenue, campaign donations, and potential impacts on health, water, and power resources.

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5/21/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Black Mountain data center in southeast Fort Worth. Here's what to know$

Black Mountain's proposed $10 billion data center in southeast Fort Worth has been in city approvals for nearly a year, facing opposition from residents and nearby city officials. The article provides an update on the project's status and ongoing community concerns.

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5/21/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Black Mountain's Fort Worth data center: tax revenue, ERCOT & political headwinds

Black Mountain is pursuing a $10 billion data center project in Fort Worth, facing community opposition and zoning challenges. The project includes plans for an electricity substation and natural gas turbines, stirring debate over economic benefits, grid strain, and political contributions, with a key City Council vote pending. The broader implications of data center growth on the state's energy grid are also being discussed by the Texas Legislature.

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5/20/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Parker County, TX

Black Mountain bought 2,000 acres near Weatherford. Here's what to know

Black Mountain has acquired over 2,000 acres in Parker County, Texas, near Weatherford, and secured state approval for natural gas turbines to power a potential data center. While Weatherford does not allow data centers within its limits, the acquired land sits outside city jurisdiction, where county zoning authority is limited. This development occurs amid ongoing community opposition to another Black Mountain data center project in Fort Worth.

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5/20/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Parker County, TX

Developer behind $10B Fort Worth data center ‘considering’ Parker County site

Black Mountain, a Fort Worth-based developer, is considering a new data center site in Parker County, Texas, after purchasing over 2,000 acres near Weatherford. This follows Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approval for Black Mountain's subsidiary, Fort Worth Power Core LLC, to operate natural gas turbines at the site. However, Weatherford officials rejected annexing the land for a data center and confirmed data centers would remain disallowed within the city limits due to resident concerns.

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5/20/2026

News ClipKERA News·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Fort Worth prepares for data center policy discussions amid public opposition

Fort Worth leaders are initiating discussions regarding data center development policies in response to growing public concern over environmental impact and quality of life. This comes as residents organize to urge a halt on new projects, and city officials have tabled or delayed decisions on proposed tax breaks and rezonings for companies like Edged Data Centers and Black Mountain. The city is preparing a report to guide future decisions, focusing on zoning, environmental impact, and utility usage.

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5/18/2026