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Fort Worth data center moratorium requested by 5 council members
Summary by The Plano Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Paige Ellenberger , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News
· July 10, 2026
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Key points Further details about the proposed moratorium and the concerns of Fort Worth residents can be found through FOX 4 KDFW. A moratorium on new data center construction in Fort Worth has been requested by five city council members.
A moratorium on new data center construction in Fort Worth has been requested by five city council members. The request is in response to concerns from residents about the impact of data centers.
These concerns include noise pollution and the strain on infrastructure. Additionally, residents are worried about the amount of water and energy that data centers consume.
Further details about the proposed moratorium and the concerns of Fort Worth residents can be found through FOX 4 KDFW.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News ·
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