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Alvin officials are pumping the brakes on new data center projects because they're worried about the strain these massive facilities put on our local power grid and water supply. They want to make sure these tech hubs don't end up ruining the vibe or the resources of our neighborhoods.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Data centers may impact local property tax appraisals and water utility costs.
Data center developers and technology corporations.
Local residents, farmers, and property owners near proposed sites.
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