Amarillo residents are pushing back against a proposed data center, fearing it'll bring noise, traffic jams, and put a strain on the local power supply. They're making sure the city hears their worries loud and clear.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
This could mean higher electricity bills for everyone if the power grid gets overloaded.
Tech companies looking for cheap land and power are the ones who stand to gain here.
The folks living nearby could be stuck with the noise and traffic headaches.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) proposed additional legislative actions ahead of the next session to give itself and the Electric Regulatory Commission of Texas (ERCOT) more authority in regulating data center development in the state.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Texas, like many parts of the country, is seeing a boom in data centers in the area. As we previously reported, there are over 10 data center proposals in Amarillo alone and even more across the Panhandle. With the boom ...
The Stargate data center in Abilene on May 2, 2026. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260503-Center-Aerials-JS-08.webp?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The U.S. Environmenta...
Amarillo mayor elaborates on council discussion on large data centers Amarillo Globe-News
Amarillo leaders weigh 2-year moratorium on large-scale data centers amid resource concern KVII
TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin are calling for transparency in data center water use after new studies suggest the industry could potentially account for up to 9% of the state's water usage within the next...
Amarillo residents voice concerns over new data center Spectrum News
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