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Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about Mara data center developments across 2 states, including TX, NE.

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News Clip5:41FRANCE 24 English·TX

Rapid data center expansion incites backlash in Republican stronghold • FRANCE 24 English

The rapid expansion of data centers in rural Texas is generating significant backlash due to noise pollution, environmental impact, and increased electricity costs. Residents are pursuing legal action and engaging in political opposition, leading to calls for increased regulation and a moratorium on new projects, which is emerging as a cross-partisan political issue.

opposition environmental legal electricity moratorium government zoning

9/15/2026

News ClipKHGI·Kearney, Buffalo County, NE

Kearney OKs first step to bring data center to town

Kearney Planning Commission has approved the first steps, including a conditional use permit and rezoning, for Project Horizon, a data center development by Mara and Starwood Digital Ventures. Residents expressed concerns about water use, noise, and electricity, prompting the city to propose new data center regulations. The project will now proceed to the Kearney City Council for further consideration.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water government

8/21/2026

News ClipBryan College Station Eagle·TX

Governor Abbott announces data center firms to meet Texas standards$

Governor Greg Abbott announced that data center companies Skybox, Digital Realty, and Mara will comply with new statewide standards established to protect Texas's electric grid, conserve water, and respect communities. These standards mandate an audit process by the PUCT and ERCOT to ensure data centers do not negatively impact Texas families or the existing infrastructure. Companies failing to comply will have their project approvals denied.

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Digital Realty

8/8/2026

News Clip1:14KVUE·TX

Several more data center companies back Gov. Abbott directive

Several data center companies, including Skybox, Digital Realty, Mara, and QTS, have publicly supported Texas Governor Greg Abbott's directive to state regulators. This directive halts new data center connections to the state's power grid until an audit of their resource usage, tax breaks, and environmental impact is completed. The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee, however, has called for a special legislative session and an executive order to impose a full moratorium on all data center development.

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Digital Realty QTS

8/7/2026

News Clipsanangelolive.com·Austin, Travis County, TX

Skybox Agrees to Texas Data Center Rules

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that data center companies Skybox, Digital Realty, and Mara will comply with new statewide standards for data center development. These standards aim to protect the electric grid, conserve water, respect neighborhoods, and ensure companies cover their own costs without burdening Texas families. The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will audit projects for compliance.

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Digital Realty

8/7/2026