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State vs. local control over data centers under debate as Fort Worth considers moratorium
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Cecilia Lenzen , as published by Fort Worth Report
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Local resident Sue Weston, who owns a garden center and event venue, has expressed concerns about the potential environmental impact of data centers on the city's natural resources.
A debate is underway in Fort Worth regarding control over data centers, with some considering a moratorium. Local resident Sue Weston, who owns a garden center and event venue, has expressed concerns about the potential environmental impact of data centers on the city's natural resources. Weston's business is located near a large data center project in southeast Fort Worth.
She has joined other Tarrant County residents in calling for regulations or a pause on data center development. Further details on the debate and the concerns surrounding data centers are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: government Published: August 4, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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