Fort Worth Residents Speak Out on Data Center Tax Break

0:00Fort Worth residents pack City Hall Tuesday and slam the brakes on a big tax break for a new data center in the Southside. Folks thought the deal was locked in, but after a heated meeting, council members hit pause and delayed the vote. Data centers are popping up everywhere in the city, growing faster than local rules can keep up. Speakers like Peter Irvin called them the new oil and gas boom, hitting Fort Worth hard without enough checks in place. Dozens of neighbors spoke out for over 90 minutes, pushing for tougher standards on water use, power demands and noise. Amy Dodd from Mark and Ranch said the city's current setup just isn't built for these giants. District 3 council member Michael Crane pulled his approval motion right there, shifting the decision to next month. Opponents call it a solid win, even if temporary. Now the vote's set for April 28th, and community groups are ramping up the fight for real regulations before anything gets the green light. For now, the people made City Hall hear them loud and clear. From your city, powered by AI, this is Dallas News Today.