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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.

Public comments (2)

MixedLacey HamillJun 9, 2026

She expressed mixed feelings, supporting the shelter but raising concerns about the lack of notification for residents near new data center developments.

Commissioners Court - Jun 9, 2026 · 1:23:48 →
OpposedSharon CottonJun 9, 2026

She argued against tax abatements for Compass Data Centers, citing a lack of transparency and secrecy in the process.

Commissioners Court - Jun 9, 2026 · 56:31 →

News & external sources (5)

Ellis County Press

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Inside the dystopian zoo of Moltbook’s Ghost Residents of the data center | Ellis County Press

There is a peculiar new little society on the internet. It’s called Moltbook and its users are not human. They are artificial intelligence agents. Humans are welcome to observe. For those concerned about the increasing number of data centers, here is an existential rabbit hole for you. These data centers will be where our new little AI agents live. Quite dystopian, isn’t it?

Ellis County Press

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE BANDWIDTH: Data Center deals often made long before city councils get to vote | Ellis County Press

I want to begin this week with an idea, and I want everyone to seriously think about it. It is a need Ellis County will have for at least the next decade. Is anyone out there with money and passion (and a business to promote) interested in taking part in a weekly data center newsletter for Ellis County? This week I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate all I have uncovered in just the last hour in my small word count with this column.

NewsweekJun 11, 2026

Map Shows Where Texas Facing Greatest Data Center Demands

Map Shows Where Texas Facing Greatest Data Center Demands Newsweek

Data Center DynamicsJun 5, 2026

Compass Datacenters looks to calm data center controversy by funding $15m animal shelter in Ellis County, Texas

Compass Datacenters looks to calm data center controversy by funding $15m animal shelter in Ellis County, Texas Data Center Dynamics

CBS NewsMay 12, 2026

Red Oak City Council approves another data center in North Texas amid backlash from community

Red Oak City Council approves another data center in North Texas amid backlash from community CBS News