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Anyone from Crowell, tejas? (re:data centers)
Posted on 5/2/26 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 5/2/26 at 9:18 pm
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A data center in Texas is so bright that it is causing “permanent daylight” in a small town called Crowell.
The light pollution is brighter than the city lights and is so bad that you can’t even see the stars
lol, nothing to see here
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Posted on 5/2/26 at 9:23 pm to stlslick
About an hour due west from us and first time am hearing of this
Posted on 5/2/26 at 9:36 pm to stlslick
I live in an area that will never approve one of these things so I don’t keep up with it outside of what I see from areas that have built data centers. Who exactly are building these and for which AI/tech companies or is it just servers to collect and sell data at the end of the day?
Posted on 5/2/26 at 9:41 pm to stlslick
quote:Perhaps if there was a link to this random quote, we could see it.
lol, nothing to see here
Posted on 5/2/26 at 9:46 pm to DeBoar
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I live in an area that will never approve one of these things so I don’t keep up with it outside of what I see from areas that have built data centers
Are you in NW ark?
Posted on 5/2/26 at 9:52 pm to 1897
No, and my location I have in my bio isn’t my actual location. I believe the nearest data center is over 2 hours away.
Posted on 5/2/26 at 10:03 pm to stlslick
This is just observational commentary regarding industry in general. I have hunting property that borders the city limits of Bogalusa and the paper mill causes the same light pollution. On a cloudy night the lights from the mill and the low clouds create an overhead light affect that makes it near dusk at all times. I can see deer well before legal shooting light. OP seems hyperbolic.
Posted on 5/2/26 at 10:04 pm to stlslick
Population 769 in 2020
Posted on 5/2/26 at 10:07 pm to DeBoar
Don’t know where you are but I wouldn’t assume they wouldn’t be coming to wherever you are, whoever is behind these centers has lots of money and behind the scenes bagmen. 5 months ago folks in the Shreveport/Bossier City area would have said what you said, assuming that they would have a vote or get to voice an opinion but by the time they found out anything, local politicians had already got paid under the table and there were 3 data centers coming and they’re about to convince the citizens they need to draw water from protected lakes in the area. So money talks and usually wins, from what I’ve seen in Louisiana, if Meta or Amazon want to build near you, they most likely will be building near you.
Posted on 5/2/26 at 10:33 pm to HighlyFavoredTiger
It’s not assuming, it’s literally been voted on here and surrounding areas to not allow; wind, solar, or data and the closest wind and solar is over an hour plus away. It’s nice to live in a remote place with common sense that rejects stuff like this. Money has tried to talk but it was immediately rejected and then put on the ballot.
Posted on 5/2/26 at 11:23 pm to stlslick
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lol, nothing to see here
True story.
Posted on 5/4/26 at 7:33 pm to DeBoar
It’s good to hear that there are places that are actually doing the things you’ve pointed out, areas like you are in seem to be getting more scarce by the day.
Posted on 5/4/26 at 7:37 pm to stlslick
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lol, nothing to see here
You know what is causing that light? Lights. That’s right. If they want less lights they only need to shut some of them off. No big deal. You know what else has tons of lights like that? Refineries. But I’ve never read a post whining about the Shell Refinery light pollution ruining Norco.
Posted on 5/4/26 at 7:46 pm to HighlyFavoredTiger
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Don’t know where you are but I wouldn’t assume they wouldn’t be coming to wherever you are, whoever is behind these centers has lots of money and behind the scenes bagmen. 5 months ago folks in the Shreveport/Bossier City area would have said what you said, assuming that they would have a vote or get to voice an opinion but by the time they found out anything, local politicians had already got paid under the table
Same here and the council members all signed NDA's.
Posted on 5/4/26 at 7:52 pm to Onyx Aggie
quote:
Perhaps if there was a link to this random quote, we could see it.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dystopian-photo-shows-how-data-center-has-brought-permanent-daylight-to-rural-texas-area/ar-AA22bCpi
AI Overview
Based on reports from early May 2026, residents in the small, rural North Texas town of Crowell are experiencing significant light pollution, described as "permanent artificial daylight," caused by a large, newly built, or expanded data center.
Key Details of the Situation:
Constant Illumination: The data center operates 24/7, with intense lighting that creates a continuous, stadium-like glow in the night sky, negatively affecting the rural environment.
Community Impact: Residents and critics state this is ruining the quiet, dark sky nature of the town and is part of a broader, rapid expansion of AI-focused data centers in rural Texas.
Concerns Beyond Light: Similar to complaints in other parts of Texas (such as Hood and McLennan counties), the project has raised concerns about noise, high water consumption for cooling, and increased energy demand.
Broad Opposition: The situation has drawn attention from local officials and candidates, such as Clayton Tucker, who stated that "Texas nights should belong to Texans, not Big Tech," pointing to the strain on local infrastructure and quality of life.This situation highlights the growing tension between rapid industrial AI development and the preservation of rural environments in Texas.
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