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News ClipKTSM 9 News·Turkey, Hall County, TX

QTS and Lancium Plan $10 Billion Data Center in Hall County, Texas; QTS to Invest in Local Water Infrastructure

QTS and Lancium are developing a $10 billion, 465-acre data center campus in an unincorporated area of Hall County, Texas, near the town of Turkey. QTS announced a $250 million investment over 10 years for water infrastructure improvements and conservation in Texas communities. This includes funding a new water tower for Turkey and assisting with upgrades to the city's water system, which recently experienced a critical failure.

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QTS

9/5/2026

News Clip1:24ABC 7 Amarillo·Turkey, Hall County, TX

Data center developers team with City of Turkey to address aging water system

Data center developers QTS and Lancium are partnering with the City of Turkey, Texas, to address the town's aging water infrastructure. QTS announced a $250 million investment to replace the 100-year-old water tower and pipes, which have caused service difficulties and recent town-wide shutdowns. This collaboration is seen as a crucial solution for the small rural town's long-standing water issues and to support the new data center campus.

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QTS

9/4/2026

News ClipKCBD·Turkey, Hall County, TX

Data center company promises to replace Turkey’s aging water tower

QTS, a company building a data center near Turkey, Texas, has pledged $250 million towards Texas water infrastructure, including replacing the town's aging water tower. This commitment addresses Turkey's long-standing water system failures. The data center will use its own wells for operational water and will not tap into the city's municipal lines.

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QTS

9/4/2026

News ClipKCBD·Austin, Travis County, TX

Data center CEOs testify before Texas Senate committee

Data center executives testified before a Texas Senate committee to address misinformation surrounding AI infrastructure and data center operations. Companies like Lancium and QTS Data Centers presented on their water usage and infrastructure investments. Lawmakers and county leaders raised concerns about water consumption, energy demands, data privacy, and the tax implications of data center projects.

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9/2/2026

News Clipcommunityimpact.com·TX

Texas senators say they hope to tighten data center water regulations in 2027

Texas senators plan to introduce legislation in 2027 to tighten water regulations for data centers, driven by concerns over high water consumption and limited transparency from developers. State agencies are struggling to collect comprehensive data on water usage, and some companies like Beacon are criticized for non-cooperation, while others like Google, Lancium, and QTS advocate for responsible water use.

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Google QTS

9/2/2026

News ClipDallas News·TX

More than half of Texas data centers broke law by not responding to water use inquiry$

Most data centers in Texas failed to respond to a state-mandated inquiry into their water usage, potentially leading to criminal investigations. This lack of transparency has increased public mistrust and is driving discussions in the Texas Senate about new legislation, including water use limits and repealing sales tax exemptions.

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Google QTS

9/1/2026

News Clipfox34.com·Turkey, Hall County, TX

QTS to Invest $250 Million in Texas Water Infrastructure and Stewardship Over the Next Decade

QTS announced a $250 million investment over the next decade in Texas water infrastructure, conservation, and community-focused water projects. This pledge includes replacing an aging water tower in Turkey, Texas, and investing in water replenishment and conservation efforts with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. QTS also plans to deploy its Water-Free Cooling Design at future Texas data centers to reduce water consumption.

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QTS

9/1/2026

News ClipTexas Scorecard·TX

House Lawmakers Weigh Data Center Growth and Its Costs

Texas lawmakers held a hearing to discuss the rapid growth of the data center industry in the state, addressing concerns about electricity demand, water usage, and local control. State agencies proposed methods to manage power grid integration and cost allocation, while public witnesses voiced concerns about environmental impacts and infrastructure costs. The hearing underscored the pressure on lawmakers to determine who bears the costs and what protections are necessary for residents.

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8/20/2026

News ClipAustin American-Statesman·Austin, Travis County, TX

Texas Lawmakers Question Data Center Developers on Water, Power Use$

Texas lawmakers are scrutinizing data center water and power usage, considering new regulations and the potential elimination of state tax exemptions. A House State Affairs Committee hearing in Austin addressed concerns about the industry's impact on state resources and local control. State officials and data center developers testified, with calls for greater transparency and changes to utility cost-allocation programs.

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8/20/2026

News ClipNBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth·TX

Texas House hearing talks data center growth, possible regulation, power supply

Texas lawmakers are holding a state-level hearing to discuss the rapidly growing data center industry, focusing on its impacts on the power grid, water supply, and local communities. Governor Greg Abbott has already directed state regulators to audit data centers seeking grid connections, effectively pausing new projects until reviews are complete. The hearing also addressed concerns about infrastructure costs, water use oversight, and the need for future decommissioning regulations.

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CoreWeave

8/19/2026

News Clip2:20KAMR Local 4 News·Childress County, TX

Data center company Lancium proposes temporary water supply to help Childress drought

Data center company Lancium has proposed a two-year project to provide temporary water relief to Childress, Texas, which is facing stage four drought conditions. The plan involves supplying water from Lancium's wells to the Green Belt system. While the Green Belt board is favorable, some residents are concerned about the long-term water needs of the region.

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8/19/2026

News ClipDallas Express·TX

Texas Data Centers: Abbott Gets Amazon, Lancium, Anthropic To Pay Their Own Way

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Amazon, Lancium, Cipher Digital, Stack Infrastructure, Anthropic, and Nightpeak Energy have agreed to comply with new state standards for data centers. These standards mandate that data centers cover their own infrastructure costs, conserve water, and mitigate community impacts, addressing concerns about grid stability, water resources, and residential compatibility. The move reflects a more structured approach to data center development in the state.

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Amazon Anthropic OpenAI Oracle Meta QTS

8/15/2026

News Clipwacotrib.com·TX

Abbott announces data center standards compliance$

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Amazon, Lancium, Cipher Digital, EdgeConneX, and Stream Data Centers will comply with new statewide standards for data centers in Texas. These guidelines protect the electric grid, conserve water resources, and ensure data centers do not burden Texas families or communities. The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT are responsible for auditing compliance before projects can proceed.

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Amazon

8/15/2026

News ClipTexas Border Business·TX

Latest Data Centers Committing to Compliance with Texas Data Center Standards

Governor Greg Abbott announced that several data center companies, including Amazon and Compass Datacenters, will comply with new statewide standards established to protect Texas' electric grid, conserve water, and respect communities. These guidelines ensure data centers do not burden Texas families with costs or interfere with their quality of life. The Public Utilities Commission of Texas and ERCOT are tasked with auditing project information to ensure compliance before projects can proceed.

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Compass Datacenters Amazon Anthropic

8/14/2026

News Clip2:16ABC 7 Amarillo·Turkey, Hall County, TX

Hall County residents raise water, housing concerns over $10B data center near Turkey

Hall County residents are concerned about the water usage and housing impact of a planned $10 billion data center campus near Turkey, Texas, being developed by QTS Data Centers and Lancium. QTS is addressing these concerns, stating minimal water usage and on-site housing for construction workers, while also highlighting economic benefits and negotiating agreements with local entities.

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8/12/2026

News Clip2:26ABC 7 Amarillo·Hall County, TX

Hall County judge weighs benefits, concerns of $10B data center campus project

A $10 billion data center campus in Hall County, Texas, developed by QTS Data Centers and Lancium, is set to bring significant economic growth and jobs. However, residents and local officials, including Hall County Judge Ray Powell, are concerned about potential strains on housing and water resources. The judge believes the project can be sustainable with responsible water management.

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QTS

7/24/2026

News ClipKVII·Turkey, Hall County, TX

$10 billion data center campus planned near Turkey in Hall County

QTS Data Centers and Lancium announced plans for a more than $10 billion data center campus near Turkey in Hall County, Texas. The project is expected to create thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of permanent positions, but raises regional concerns about housing, electricity, and water.

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7/17/2026

News ClipMyHighPlains.com·Childress, Childress County, TX

Crusoe, Lancium announce partnership for 1-gigawatt AI data center campus in Childress$

Crusoe and Lancium have announced a partnership to develop a 1-gigawatt AI data center campus in Childress, Texas. This significant project indicates a major investment in AI infrastructure with substantial power requirements.

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Crusoe Energy

7/17/2026

News ClipHouston Chronicle·TX

Texas counties see surge in large data center proposals, ERCOT data shows$

Texas is facing an unprecedented surge in proposed large data centers, with over 480 projects seeking to connect to the ERCOT grid by 2032, demanding nearly five times the state's record power demand. This boom is creating significant concerns about grid capacity, rising electricity costs, and water resources, leading to calls for new regulations and potential moratoriums. While many proposals are speculative, the situation necessitates substantial grid expansion and policy adjustments across the state.

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Google NTT OpenAI

6/8/2026

News Clip7:34City of Granbury·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Visiting "Stargate," the Data Center in Abilene

State Rep. John McQueeney toured the Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas, detailing its large-scale construction and the involvement of companies like Lancium, Crusoe, Oracle, and OpenAI. The project is generating significant jobs and tax revenue, prompting discussions about future municipal financial management and infrastructure needs due to the economic boom.

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Oracle OpenAI

6/2/2026