Taylor approved a $2.5 billion, 220-acre data center near Samsung’s chip plant, unanimously backing annexation and zoning despite community opposition.
Source: Taylor approves $2.5 billion data center near Samsung chip plant | AAS
Author: Alan Day
Texas saddles up for data center clash – POLITICO
The energy and tech sectors say data centers can help boost the economy and ease electricity prices — but skepticism is growing across the political spectrum, including in deep-red parts of Texas.
What are the downsides to the data center boom? The Texas Legislature aims to find out.
Texas residents are concerned about data centers’ potential impacts on water supplies, rising electricity bills, pollution and an already-strained power grid.
College Station City Council approves $29M water well contract
College Station City Council approved a nearly $29 million contract to drill three new water wells, a move city leaders said is needed to keep up with growth and help avoid higher water costs and lower water supply.
Source: College Station City Council approves $29M water well contract | KBTX
Hays County water summit sparks dispute between county judge and state lawmaker
A Hays County water summit meant to address long-term water supply planning drew controversy after State Rep. Erin Zwiener said she was turned away from the event. County Judge Ruben Becerra defend…
Source: Hays County water summit sparks dispute between county judge and state lawmaker | KXAN
Bell County secures $4.5 million grant to build underground water storage system at Fort Hood | kcentv.com
Bell County Judge David Blackburn says the plans to build an aquifer storage and recovery system have been in the works for years.
South Texas cities locked in bitter dispute over dwindling water
Two South Texas cities are facing serious water crises—and now they’re publicly disputing what’s actually happening with a key reservoir that both depend on.
Source: South Texas cities locked in bitter dispute over dwindling water | Chron
Gov. Greg Abbott backs military, Gina Hinojosa talks water rights
Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on investments to military cities in the state with the announcement of new grants.
Source: Gov. Greg Abbott backs military, Gina Hinojosa talks water rights | El Paso Times
City Manager Provides Update on Water Supply Projects at Weekly Water Media Briefing | City of Corpus Christi
City Manager Peter Zanoni provides a media briefing on the City’s Water Supply Initiatives.
Texas drought pushes one county to reuse water
“Easy water solutions are gone,” one leader said.
Source: Texas drought pushes one county to reuse water | mySA