Willie Nelson Fights AI Data Center Invasion | Washington DC News

Willie Nelson is rallying rural Texans against a proposed AI data center near his hometown, warning of noise, water waste, and light pollution that threaten the soul of small-town life. As Governor Greg Abbott joins the chorus calling for restrictions, lawmakers scramble to reassess massive tax breaks that have fueled a boom in data centers—now numbering over 130 and costing the state billions. With hearings underway and legal battles brewing, the debate over tech’s footprint on Texas’s countryside is heating up, pitting economic growth against the preservation of rural identity. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com 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/eb3bd6b2da112551