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Mayor explains why Lubbock’s newly revealed data center never went before council

Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer clarified that "Project Infrared," a new 50,000 square-foot data center by CORVA, did not require City Council approval because it complies with existing zoning regulations. The mayor emphasized that this facility is an "inference data center" with lower power and water demands, differentiating it from the hyperscale AI data centers that have caused public concern. The project is expected to provide economic benefits to the city.