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Data Center Signal is tracking 35 clips about Black Mountain data center developments across 1 states, including TX.

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News ClipDallas Express·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Fort Worth Advances $10 Billion Data Center After Heated Debate

The Fort Worth City Council voted 7-4 to approve zoning changes and a revised site plan for Black Mountain's planned $10 billion data center campus. The decision followed a heated debate among residents concerning infrastructure, resource use, and economic development. Fort Worth is also considering a temporary moratorium on data centers while developing broader regulations.

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8/28/2026

News Clip1:13Fort Worth Report·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Fort Worth City Council approves $10 billion data center site plan with added green space and increased distance from homes

The Fort Worth City Council approved an amended site plan for a $10 billion data center project by Black Mountain, despite resident criticism. The revised plan includes increased green space and a 300-foot buffer between the facility and nearby homes.

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8/27/2026

News ClipPeople's World·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Fort Worth residents tell city council: No data centers

Fort Worth residents gathered at a City Hall meeting to demand a 90-day moratorium on data center construction, citing concerns about a proposed Black Mountain project's water usage and noise. Despite a clear conflict of interest for Mayor Mattie Parker, the City Council unanimously voted to start the process for a moratorium, though residents expressed skepticism about the proposed Data Center and Infrastructure Commission.

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8/18/2026

News ClipMacomb Daily·Centerville, Leon County, TX

Rural Texas conservatives love free markets but not when it comes to data centers

Rural conservatives in Leon County, Texas, are actively opposing new data center projects despite their traditional free-market principles, citing concerns over environmental impact, strain on the electrical grid, and limited local zoning authority. This local opposition has influenced state-level discussions, leading Governor Greg Abbott to implement new audits and regulations for data centers concerning infrastructure costs and grid impact.

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8/16/2026

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

Data center moratorium takes first steps after Fort Worth City Council’s unanimous vote

The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved the initial step towards a 90-day moratorium on data center construction to evaluate their impact and develop regulations. The council also approved new rules for data center applications, requiring proof of state electric grid connection approval. An advisory committee was created to guide the development of long-term data center ordinances.

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8/12/2026

News ClipHouston Chronicle·TX

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Data Center Restrictions Face Skepticism From Rural Voters$

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is implementing new restrictions and ordering an audit on data center projects, while also proposing the repeal of tax breaks, to address growing rural voter opposition ahead of the midterms. Despite these efforts, some rural Republicans remain skeptical, pointing to the governor's industry ties and urging for a full moratorium. The issue has become a significant political battleground influencing upcoming elections.

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Meta OpenAI

8/11/2026

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

State vs. local control over data centers under debate as Fort Worth considers moratorium

Fort Worth City Council is considering a temporary moratorium on data center development, driven by resident concerns over environmental impact and quality of life. This local debate coincides with statewide discussions in Texas about data center regulations, tax exemptions, and state versus local control. A vote on the moratorium is expected soon.

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8/4/2026

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

Proposed task force would advise Fort Worth leaders, council on data center regulations

Fort Worth City Council is considering a temporary moratorium on data center development and a community-led task force to advise on regulations. Council members Jeanette Martinez and Elizabeth Beck support the task force, aiming to balance industrial growth with community oversight. Residents and environmental groups are concerned about data centers' impact on water and electricity resources.

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7/29/2026

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

Data centers require substantial water, energy. Sustainable practices, technology can lessen impact

Residents in North Texas are concerned about the substantial water and energy consumption, as well as noise and air pollution, from growing data center developments in the Fort Worth area. Data center companies like QTS and CyrusOne are detailing their sustainable practices, such as closed-loop cooling systems and investments in renewable energy, to address these impacts. A panel discussion is planned to explore the future of data centers in Fort Worth.

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QTS Microsoft CyrusOne Meta

7/27/2026

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