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The elected officials who believe Texans don't deserve three minutes
1+ week, 5+ day ago (553+ words) Schuyler Wight walks away from a well in 2023 as it leaks oil and produced water on his West Texas ranch. By cutting off public comment at meetings, the Railroad Commission will stop hearing from Texans with real problems with failing…...
Abbott says data centers need local buy-in. Here’s the real test | Opinion
2+ week, 6+ day ago (801+ words) EdgeConneX data center is shown in May under construction in Cedar Creek. With data centers, cities and counties are being asked to make decisions with little time to understand what these projects will mean locally, Marilu Hastings writes. In a…...
Taylor pauses data center vote as Samsung-fueled projects draw pushback
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1680+ words) Attendees listen to public comment during a Taylor City Council meeting on July 9, 2026. Community members spoke out against proposed data centers and supported an initiative petition that the Taylor City Council says cannot be placed on the ballot under Texas…...