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Data Center Signal is tracking 18 clips about Black Mountain data center developments across 1 states, including TX.

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electricity72%

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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.

zoning opposition

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.

zoning opposition environmental electricity government

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

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

Fort Worth data center promises sustainability. Residents ask for transparency

Fort Worth residents are demanding transparency and environmental studies from Edged Data Centers and city officials regarding a proposed data center and a significant tax abatement. The City Council is set to vote on the tax break, despite ongoing community concerns about resource usage and impacts on neighborhoods. A separate data center project by Black Mountain in the same region is also facing community opposition.

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3/26/2026

News ClipKERA News·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Residents frustrated with energy company demand details about data center’s carbon footprint

Residents in Fort Worth, Texas are demanding information from energy company Black Mountain about the carbon footprint and environmental impact of a planned $10 billion data center project in the area. A recent town hall hosted by Black Mountain and engineering firm Halff saw residents from Forest Hill and Fort Worth voice concerns about the project's effects on homes and natural resources. The project is facing additional scrutiny after Fort Worth City Council members tabled a vote to approve rezoning that would benefit Black Mountain's plans.

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3/13/2026

News Clip3:23Spectrum News·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Inside the controversy over a $10 billion Fort Worth data center

A data center project proposed by Black Mountain in Fort Worth, Texas has faced significant opposition from local residents. The $10 billion data center project, which would span 400 acres and include four buildings over 1 million square feet each, has been a contentious issue at Fort Worth City Council meetings. Residents have raised concerns about the project's impact on the city's resources and industrial burden. The developers held a private meeting with residents to discuss the plans, but filming was not allowed and some residents were asked to put away signs opposing the project.

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3/12/2026

News ClipSpectrum News·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Black Mountain holds private meeting with Fort Worth residents over controversial data center

Black Mountain, a data center developer, held a private meeting with Fort Worth residents to discuss plans for a $10 billion, 400-acre data center project in the city. The Fort Worth City Council has delayed a decision on rezoning the land for the project due to concerns about the impact on the city's resources.

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3/12/2026

News Clip1:30WFAA·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Data Center company to hold community meeting in Forest Hill

Black Mountain, a data center company, is holding a community input meeting as it seeks to acquire an additional 80 acres of land for a new data center project in Forest Hill, Texas.

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3/11/2026

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

Fort Worth delays decision on zoning for $10B data center near neighborhoods

The Fort Worth City Council is postponing a decision on zoning requests for a proposed $10 billion data center project in southeast Fort Worth. The council is seeking more information, particularly from utility company Oncor, before considering the rezoning requests at their next meeting in March. The project, being developed by Black Mountain, has faced some community opposition due to concerns about its size and impact on nearby neighborhoods.

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3/9/2026