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06/02/2026

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06/01/2026

We've updated our story on last week's data center event with audio of the entire event, courtesy of public radio station KWBU-FM 103.3.

An expert panel broke down the data center boom's impact on water, energy and land – and how communities can weigh in.

05/30/2026

In a region grappling with a data center boom, our expert panel broke down its impact on water, energy and land – and how communities can weigh in.

An expert panel broke down the data center boom's impact on water, energy and land – and how communities can weigh in.

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our discussion on data center impacts.

We had a great turnout with thoughtful conversations and honest dialogue.

It’s encouraging to see so many people engaged and eager to learn more about an issue that will shape our future. We appreciate everyone who took the time to be there and join of the conversation.

Thank you to our sponsors, McLennan Community College, The Baylor Line, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance and Goodwill Industries.

We appreciate McLennan Community College for the support in hosting our event at their beautiful Cameron Hall space.

05/29/2026

The academy’s first graduating class has been embedded in elementary school classrooms and taken college-level education courses, with several receiving associate degrees.
“I definitely do want to come back to this program and help students who were like me,” said graduate Nahyeli Villa of University High School.

The academy’s first graduating class has been embedded in elementary school classrooms and taken college-level education courses, with several receiving associate degrees.

05/29/2026

We are so thankful for everyone who attended our event tonight!

05/27/2026

Cipher Digital has bought some 300 acres near Riesel and is seeking to connect to the state electric grid. Area residents and leaders say they remain in the dark about the details.

05/26/2026

Lacy Lakeview has struggled for years with tight budgets and deteriorating streets and utilities. The promise of $10 billion in tax base from the Infrakey project looked like a once-in-a-lifetime solution.

Cracked streets and leaking pipes give Lacy Lakeview leaders headaches. They see data center dollars as the cure.

05/22/2026

The $1.3 million project will slim an eight-block section of the street from four lanes to three and add bike lanes in an effort to make travel safer and smoother.

The $1.3 million project will slim an eight-block section of the street from four lanes to three and add bike lanes.

05/20/2026

Former Rapoport Academy administrator Barbara Page will fill the top spot at Kendrick starting this summer.