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Brownsville could pause new data centers for 6 months. Here’s how to weigh in
The city will hold two more public hearings this week as it considers new restrictions addressing where data centers can... Read more »
As industrial development surges, Brownsville seeks residents for Environmental Task Force
The advisory group could give residents a greater role in environmental and development issues as billions of dollars in new... Read more »
Fluidstack breaks ground on $4 billion Cameron County AI data center
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Harlingen hits pause on $27M offer from company planning 1,000-acre data center
Commissioners want the company to face the public first as residents raise concerns about transparency, water and the project’s impact... Read more »
Brownsville could freeze new event centers, quick lubes, poker clubs and storage facilities
The proposed 90-day moratorium would halt permits and other city approvals for four types of businesses across Brownsville and its... Read more »
Cement industry sees prolonged slowdown, but data centers remain bright spot, new forecast says
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Brownsville data center debate rolled into larger zoning ban on event centers, social clubs and more
The city of Brownsville is overhauling its zoning code for all nuisance businesses, from data centers to social poker clubs... Read more »
Texas pumps the brakes on new data centers as Brownsville prepares to weigh in
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a statewide review of proposed data centers Monday as Brownsville officials prepare for a data center... Read more »
Developer withdraws Brownsville data center proposal ahead of moratorium discussion
The applicant pulled its request days before city leaders are scheduled to hold a workshop on data centers and consider... Read more »
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