Anti-Data Center Rebels in Texas Pray to Jesus to Keep Them Out
Residents in Hood County, Texas, are fighting against data center developments in their area. The locals are concerned about the impact of these big-money projects on their community. The issue has sparked debate and discussion, with some even invoking religious beliefs to express their opposition.
- ▪Some residents in Hood County, Texas, are trying to block data center developments in their area.
- ▪The data center projects are part of the growing demand for AI-powered technology.
- ▪Local city council meetings in Granbury, Texas, begin with a prayer, which was used to express opposition to the data centers in January.
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TechnologyPoliticsAnti-Data Center Rebels in Texas Pray to Jesus to Keep Them OutIn a state known for pro-business policies, some local activists are trying to block the big-money projects that power AI.In Hood County, Texas, some residents are fighting against data center developments.Photographer: Desiree Rios/BloombergFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Dina KatgaraMay 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM UTCBookmarkSaveIn Granbury, Texas, city council meetings begin with a prayer.But at a session back in January, one local invoked the Almighty in a way that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago.Contact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowBefore it's here, it's on the Bloomberg…
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