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Company scraps plans for data center near major source of Fort Worth drinking water
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Nicole Lopez , as published by Fort Worth Report
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The developer, Diode Ventures, had considered a site in Henderson County, but announced it is no longer an option.
A data center developer has scrapped plans to build near Cedar Creek Lake, a major source of Fort Worth 's drinking water. The developer, Diode Ventures, had considered a site in Henderson County, but announced it is no longer an option. The decision was revealed in a letter to Henderson County officials, which stated that the site did not meet the company's standards for data center development.
Diode Ventures aims to be a responsible steward of natural resources and power infrastructure, in line with expectations set by Gov. Greg Abbott. Further details on the decision and Diode Ventures' plans are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: government Published: July 24, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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