Data Center Vote Sparks Community Outcry | Texas News

Tensions are boiling over as Westlake’s Town Council prepares to vote on the final design of a major new data center near Keller — construction is already underway, but locals are furious about water use, power demands, noise, and plummeting property values. Neighbors have hired lawyers, threats have escalated to violence, and security screenings are now mandatory at meetings. Despite hours of resident protests, the planning commission already approved it — officials insist the facility will be more water-efficient than a golf course and won’t spike electricity bills. This is a high-stakes clash between progress and preservation, with the council’s decision looming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/7dc260d7dbc15a14