Bastrop’s Data Center Boom Sparks Concern
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Bastrop County residents are sounding the alarm over the lightning-fast rollout of massive data center projects near Cedar Creek, with one developer eyeing over 1,400 acres across three sites—each worth billions. Longtime locals, who’ve built their lives on tight-knit community bonds, fear these industrial giants will erase their way of life. Town halls have turned tense, with frustrated citizens saying their concerns went unheard and the open-house format left them in the dark—especially about newly approved tax breaks. While county officials say plans may shift, construction on the first campus is already underway for this year, making this a reality unfolding right before their eyes. The real issue? A glaring mismatch between development speed and the community’s need for transparency and time to adapt. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/61c8182a1fa6bf94
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