Ellis County Accepts $15 Million Gift from Compass Data Centers to Fund Animal Shelter; Some Residents Cite Transparency Concerns
Jun 9, 2026
The Ellis County Commissioners Court unanimously accepted a $15,000,000 community benefit gift from Compass Data Centers to fund a county animal shelter and placed the money in a dedicated account, but residents raised concerns about timing and transparency tied to data-center development and potential tax incentives.
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Ellis County commissioners voted unanimously to accept a $15,000,000 community benefit gift from Compass Data Centers to fund construction and operation of a county animal shelter.
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