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“A deal with the devil”: Religion motivates data center opponents in Texas
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune, And Chloe Landen, Religion New , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This individual lives near Granbury and serves on the county's development commission.
In Texas, controversy has been brewing over the construction of data centers. A local resident recently expressed opposition to these projects, citing religious concerns. This individual lives near Granbury and serves on the county's development commission.
The resident's comments were made at a zoning meeting, where they urged others to consider the potential impact of these data centers. Further details about the controversy and the resident's statements are available from local news sources. The issue has been gaining attention in recent months, with some communities debating the merits of hosting these technological facilities.
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Category: government Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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