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Texas Residents Fight Data Center Threatening Community History

11/5/2025

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In Taylor, Texas, residents oppose Blueprint Data Centers' plan to build a data center on land once used as a playground.
Pamela Griffin, a resident, says the project threatens the community's history and safety, despite the city's claim of tax revenue.
A judge dismissed Griffin's family's lawsuit against the project for lack of standing.
Activists warn about environmental impacts, including high water use and energy demands, with similar opposition nationwide.

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In Taylor, Texas, residents oppose Blueprint Data Centers' plan to build a data center on land once used as a playground.
Pamela Griffin, a resident, says the project threatens the community's history and safety, despite the city's claim of tax revenue.
A judge dismissed Griffin's family's lawsuit against the project for lack of standing.
Activists warn about environmental impacts, including high water use and energy demands, with similar opposition nationwide.