Hello Houston (June 24, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks! On today’s Hello Houston, as Texas races to become the nation’s data center…
AI’s environmental toll: How to reduce your digital footprint
By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change…
State lawmakers demand answers on Texas data centers’ water use
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) – State lawmakers are demanding answers about how much water Texas data centers are actually…
Data centers and heat (June 23, 2026) – Houston Public Media
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Texas data centers must bring own power and reuse own water: Abbott
(NewsNation) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers coming to the state must bring their own power…
Public Utility Commission of Texas finalizes new data center standards – Houston Public Media
Michael Minasi | KUT News The Public Utility Commission of Texas finalized new rules for data centers looking…
Dallas-Based DataBank Closes $1.45B Financing, Supports Data Center Project in Red Oak » Dallas Innovates
Rendering of DataBank’s DFW10, the second of eight two-story data centers in DataBank’s campus in Red Oak, south…
Greg Abbott recommends data center industry crack down
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Brazoria County passes resolution outlining requirements for future data centers – Houston Public Media
Pixabay Semiconductors power all kinds of electronic devices like phones and cars. Brazoria County has joined a growing…
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for Texas energy regulators to rein in data centers – Houston Public Media
Michael Minasi | KUT News The governor said state regulators must take steps to reign in data centers…
Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday released sweeping regulatory recommendations on data centers for the Legislature to pass in…
Angelina County residents call for action against AI data centers
ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — During a Commissioner’s Court meeting on Tuesday, Angelina County community members voiced concerns…