Data center application withdrawn as Brownsville works on new policy
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A proposed data center in Brownsville has been withdrawn by the applicant before any city commission vote. The company sought a special use permit to convert a former facility on Padre Island Highway into a data center, but local resident Hugo Izaguirre expressed strong opposition, citing concerns about pollution and rising utility costs. Brownsville City Commissioner Nurith Galonsky stated the city aims to establish a policy for data centers, addressing their resource needs and proximity to neighborhoods. A public workshop on the topic is scheduled for August 4 at Brownsville City Hall, encouraging community involvement in the discussion.
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