GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas \u2013 Data centers remain a flashpoint around San Antonio after residents previously pushed back on projects planned for the far Northwest Side of Bexar County. <\/p>\n
Now, people in Guadalupe County are raising similar concerns, protesting what they say is a lack of transparency from county leaders as two data center projects move forward near their homes.<\/p>\n
Guadalupe County homeowners packed meetings to oppose the Palomino Alpha and Cloudburst data centers, citing potential impacts ranging from utility costs to environmental concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel like they\u2019re rotten,\u201d Al Green, a homeowner in Guadalupe County, said. \u201cThey\u2019re taking advantage of most people.\u201d <\/p>\n
Green and other opponents say the facilities could affect local air quality because of backup generators and other associated infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Palomino Alpha and Cloudburst data centers did not reply to KSAT\u2019s request for comment prior to publication.<\/p>\n
While some community members voiced support for the projects during public meetings, others lined up to speak against them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe water bills, I don\u2019t want them to go up any higher,\u201d Cynthia, a homeowner in Seguin, said. \u201cBut if the data centers start draining the waters from the homeowners, what do we do?\u201d<\/p>\n
Bobby Levinski, an attorney with Save Our Springs Alliance, said they filed a lawsuit against the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court, alleging problems with how the county handled public meetings tied to the projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat was happening in Guadalupe County was a pattern of meetings that didn\u2019t quite meet the standards that are required under state law under the Texas Open Meetings Act and the Texas Tax Code,\u201d Levinski said. \u201cSo that\u2019s the reason for the lawsuit.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Guadalupe County Attorney\u2019s Office told KSAT in an email, \u201cWe appreciate your reaching out to us with your inquiry; unfortunately, we cannot grant your request as it is the policy of our office to not comment on pending litigation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Levinski also raised ethical concerns involving Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe judge, from what we understand, owns quite a bit of property on the Palomino Alpha site,\u201d Levinski said. \u201cIt\u2019s over 100 acres between he and his family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Opponents spoke with media before a Crystal Clear Special Utility Board meeting and then spoke at the meeting due to one of the data center\u2019s water usage being a discussion item on the agenda.<\/p>\n
The utility board meeting wrapped up Thursday night, and the board did not speak with KSAT because no decision was going to be made on water usage for the data centers.<\/p>\n
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