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environmental86%
government86%
zoning86%
electricity71%
moratorium71%
water71%
legal43%
announcement14%
NRG withdraws permit for proposed Tolar gas plant amid community opposition
News ClipKERA News·Tolar, Hood County, TX

NRG withdraws permit for proposed Tolar gas plant amid community opposition

NRG withdrew its air permit application for a proposed natural gas plant in Hood County, Texas, following significant community opposition. The plant was intended to power the Comanche Circle data center development by Sailfish Investors. While the power plant project is halted, the data center project remains active and its concept plan was recently approved by the Hood County Commissioners' Court.

oppositionenvironmentalelectricityzoninggovernment
6/25/2026
Residents claim victory after energy company withdraws power plant permit for data center
News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Hood, Somervell County, TX

Residents claim victory after energy company withdraws power plant permit for data center

Residents fighting industrial development in Texas' Paluxy Valley celebrated a victory as NRG Energy withdrew its permit application for a gas power plant intended to fuel the proposed Comanche Circle data center complex. The nonprofit Protect the Paluxy Valley Inc. announced the withdrawal, crediting strong community opposition. While the power plant permit is withdrawn, the 2,100-acre Comanche Circle data center itself is still under consideration.

oppositionenvironmentalelectricitygovernment
6/23/2026
Hood County approves Comanche Circle data center without conditions after contentious meeting
News ClipKERA News·Hood County, TX

Hood County approves Comanche Circle data center without conditions after contentious meeting

The Hood County Commissioners Court approved the concept plan for the Comanche Circle data center development by Sailfish Investors without conditions, despite strong opposition from residents. The contentious meeting included concerns over water usage, traffic, noise, and legal advice highlighting the pro-development nature of Texas law. Commissioners previously rejected a proposed moratorium on data center development.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalwatermoratorium
6/9/2026
Hood County, Texas, grapples with data center growth, failed moratoriums
News ClipSalon.com·Hood County, TX

Hood County, Texas, grapples with data center growth, failed moratoriums

Hood County, Texas, is grappling with a surge of proposed data centers, leading to significant local opposition over concerns about water and electricity demands. County commissioners' attempts to enact a moratorium have been rejected, and developers have filed multiple lawsuits against the county for denying or delaying project plans, despite the county adopting stricter development regulations.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalannouncementgovernmentlegalelectricitywatermoratorium
6/6/2026
Eight data centers threaten to transform this small Texas county. Local officials say they have no power to stop them.
News ClipKBTX News 3·Granbury, Hood County, TX

Eight data centers threaten to transform this small Texas county. Local officials say they have no power to stop them.

Hood County, Texas is facing a surge of data center development, with eight projects proposed across 7,600 acres. Local officials feel powerless to stop them due to state laws limiting county authority, despite strong community opposition over concerns about water, electricity, and the transformation of their rural community. The county has rejected two moratorium proposals but adopted stricter development regulations, leading to multiple lawsuits from developers.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalelectricitywatermoratorium
6/2/2026
North Texas communities push back on the data center boom as Texas leads the nation in construction
News Clip1:52WFAA·TX

North Texas communities push back on the data center boom as Texas leads the nation in construction

North Texas communities are pushing back against the region's data center boom, with specific actions taken in multiple counties. This includes a project approval despite protests in Red Oak (Ellis County), an enacted moratorium in Hill County, and Somerville County's request to state leaders for a pause on new data center applications, driven by concerns over water resources and environmental impact.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentwatermoratorium
5/13/2026
Hood County commissioners reject data center moratorium again in 3-2 vote; residents call for resignations
News ClipCBS News·Granbury, Hood County, TX

Hood County commissioners reject data center moratorium again in 3-2 vote; residents call for resignations

The Hood County Commissioners' Court in Texas has again voted 3-2 to reject a moratorium on new large-scale data center developments in the county, despite mounting public opposition from residents concerned about the environmental and infrastructure impacts. Residents are now calling for the resignation of the county commissioners and asking the governor to address the issue during a special session.

zoningoppositionelectricitywatermoratorium
2/24/2026