Data center application withdrawn as Brownsville works on new policy
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A proposed data center in Brownsville has sparked significant debate among residents and city officials. The application to convert a former facility on Padre Island Highway into a data center was withdrawn by the unidentified company, leading the city to cancel its consideration. Local resident Hugo Izaguirre expressed strong opposition, citing concerns over pollution and rising utility costs. Brownsville City Commissioner Nurith Galonsky stated that the city plans to develop a policy for data centers to address issues like resource consumption and proximity to neighborhoods. A public workshop on the topic is scheduled for August 4 at City Hall.
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