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Residents urge Harlingen commission to oppose large data centers over water and power fears
Summary
Multiple residents told the commission they oppose prospective large data‑center projects, citing water consumption, strain on electric reliability, lack of public engagement and potential incentives; callers urged zoning limits, transparency and placing major projects before voters.
Several Harlingen residents used the public comment period on Feb. 10 to press the City Commission to oppose or more tightly regulate proposed large data‑center projects in the region.
Jonathan Jones said the city “has the power and the responsibility to say no” and urged the commission to publish a resolution declaring opposition and to demand that Harlingen…
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