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Atascosa County residents voice concerns over potential data centers
By John Paul Barajas, Matthew Craig at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
Residents packed the Atascosa County Justice Center on Tuesday to voice concerns about the possibility of data centers coming to the county, even as officials stressed that no projects have been submitted or approved.County leaders held the public meeting to explain the county’s authority under T...
Key takeaway “I’m going to tell you there are probably nine to 10 data centers that have been through my door,” Cude said during the meeting.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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