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Data Centers Divide Texas | Wilmington News

Governor Greg Abbott stands firm on pausing new Texas data centers, countering criticism from Donald Trump and warning that halting AI infrastructure could cost the state billions in wages and tax revenue—funding schools and police. While locals raise alarms over power grid strain and water use, the industry pledges to offset costs with grid upgrades and recycled water tech. The debate hinges on balancing local concerns with statewide economic strategy: data centers, when wisely zoned, create high-paying jobs and fuel major community investments. Experts now advocate for “Centers of…

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