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Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details about the proposed development and Nelson's concerns are available from FOX 9 KMSP.
A well-known musician is speaking out against a proposed development in his home state of Texas. Willie Nelson is urging locals to oppose the construction of an AI data center. The data center is planned for an area near Nelson's hometown of Abbott, Texas.
Details about the proposed development and Nelson's concerns are available from FOX 9 KMSP. Further information about the issue and Nelson's stance can be found through the source, which reports on the musician's opposition to the data center.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A well-known musician is speaking out against a proposed development in his home state of Texas. Willie Nelson is urging locals to oppose the construction of an AI data center. The data center is…
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