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Can We Protect Rural Texas And Have Data Centers

In his recent column, State Representative David Spiller clearly expressed the growing anxieties across our 12-county House District 68 over rapid data center development. As Enterprise Editor Gina Keating reported, this issue has quickly become a defining test for local leadership as developers target rural Texas for massive, energy-hungry projects. Our commu n i ties face real concerns about grid reliability, groundwater strain, public safety, and shifting infrastructure costs onto local taxpayers. With the Texas Legislature not returning until January 12, 2027, we cannot wait on Austin for solutions. When developers buy private land without seeking a tax abatement, counties have no zoning authority to intervene — a situation that rightly worries many citizens.

5 Financial Decisions That Could Change How You See Retirement

5 Financial Decisions That Could Change How You See Retirement

Saving for retirement is important, but it’s only part of the picture. If you’re within five to 10 years of your target retirement date, it’s time to start thinking about what you actually want your retirement to look like. After all, getting to retirement isn’t the end goal — it’s what you want to do once you’re there that matters.

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