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Residents raise concerns about data centers near Dinosaur Valley
By Sara Sanchez at NBC DFW
· June 16, 2026
· 4 min read
Residents, environmental experts, and state officials are gathering Tuesday evening in Glen Rose for a community meeting focused on data centers and their potential impacts on Dinosaur Valley State Park. The meeting, organized by Protect the Paluxy Valley, comes as multiple data center and related p
Key takeaway "We actually have three data centers that have a direct impact on Somervell County and Glen Rose and Dinosaur Valley State Park," said Brian Crawford, a nearby landowner involved with Protect the Paluxy Valley.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The debate over data centers in Somervell and Hood counties has significant implications for Fort Worth residents, given the city's proximity to the proposed developments. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth is part of the same North Texas ecosystem that would be affected by the potential environmental impacts of these projects. The concerns about water use, power demand, and sediment runoff in the Paluxy River are particularly relevant, considering the region's history of severe weather events, including tornadoes, which could exacerbate the effects of pollution. Furthermore, the limited authority of counties to regulate projects in unincorporated areas raises questions about the role of Tarrant County government in addressing similar issues within its own jurisdiction. As the situation unfolds, it will be crucial to watch how the Fort Worth City Council and the Tarrant County government respond to the concerns of their neighbors in Somervell and Hood counties.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Residents, environmental experts, and state officials are gathering Tuesday evening in Glen Rose for a community meeting focused on data centers and their potential impacts on Dinosaur Valley State Park. The meeting, organized by Protect the Paluxy Valley, comes as multiple data center and related p
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