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Willie Nelson Warns Against Texas Data Centers | Texas News
Willie Nelson is sounding the alarm on Texas’ exploding data center boom, calling it an invasion of rural life and a threat to the environment—especially near his hometown of Abbott. He warns of noise, light pollution, and massive water use, arguing that rural strength lies in people and land, not industrial sprawl. Across Texas, towns are resisting, some even recalling council members, while Hill County settled a lawsuit to halt new projects. Governor Greg Abbott now acknowledges the strain, ordering utility commissions to examine rising electricity costs—though critics note his past support…
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