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Brazoria County is looking at tightening up zoning rules for data centers to keep these massive tech hubs from disrupting local neighborhoods. It’s a balancing act between bringing in new tech money and making sure our local infrastructure can actually handle the load.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before.
The county will incur legal costs associated with the prosecution of these suits.
The community benefits from the enforcement of safety and building standards.
The property owners facing litigation are directly impacted by these enforcement actions.
Angleton’s newly adopted 2024 building codes bring updated electrical, energy, fire and construction requirements for homeowners, businesses, builders and contractors after a 90-day grace period.
Angleton City Council urged TxDOT to reconsider an East Orange mobility hub, citing truck access, traffic, public safety and nearby neighborhood concerns.
The county is taking legal action against property owners for ongoing health and safety violations, highlighting the tension between business operations and county regulations.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promoted his "Keep Texas Affordable" agenda during a campaign stop in Socorro as part of his re-election bid.
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Cities are struggling with their limited legal control of adjacent properties, an issue further aggravated by laws passed in recent years by the Texas Legislature.
Angleton seeks public input on proposed 2024 building codes addressing safety, resilience and efficiency before council considers adoption July 28 or Aug. 11.
Brazosport ISD plans to sell the 6.3-acre former Elisabet Ney Elementary site after demolition, opening the historic Lake Jackson property to future redevelopment and reuse.
Angleton approved Ashland’s first commercial preliminary plat, advancing future retail development while requiring another review of traffic impacts and planned signal improvements.
Is Brazoria County anti-data center? New resolution seeks tougher rules on future projects Click2Houston
The Fire Marshal reported that commercial development is booming, with permit fees already hitting high numbers early in the year.
Pearland joins Brazoria County and state officials in opposing monkey facility Community Impact
Brazoria County fighting new facility that would house 43,000 monkeys NewsRadio 740 KTRH
Pearland celebrates Brazoria County’s first all-inclusive park Community Impact
This project aims to bring new business investment into the county.
The project is expected to create 15 new full-time jobs and support existing operations at the BASF site.
The project will be re-scoped and re-advertised.
This project helps protect the coastline from storm damage.
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