Economic boom or environmental disaster? Rural Texas grapples with pros, cons of data centers - MyParisTexas

Economic boom or environmental disaster? Rural Texas grapples with pros, cons of data centers - MyParisTexas

Local leaders see data centers, which help power the world’s shift to artificial intelligence, as a way to keep their towns open. Residents worry their way of life — and water — is at stake. LUBBOCK — Kendra Kay loved growing up in the quiet of West Texas. She enjoyed the peacefulness brought in by the open lands. She appreciated how everyone in her community had a purpose and contributed to their way of life. She never wanted the busy noise tha…