From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Tracy DeLatte · · 50s
Westlake data center restraining order expires
North Texas judge drops temporary block on Westlake data center project after Keller residents raised environmental and health concerns
In brief
North Texas judge drops temporary block on Westlake data center project after Keller residents raised environmental and health concerns Judge dissolved restraining order allowing Westlake data center to proceed after Keller residents claimed lack of notice and health risks Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort…
Order expires
A North Texas judge dissolved the temporary restraining order on the Westlake data center project.
Keller residents worried
Nearby Keller residents claimed they weren't given proper notice about the 1.1 million-square-foot data center project.
Health and environment concerns
Residents expressed health and environmental worries about the project's location near their homes.
Next hearing set
The court scheduled a hearing for October 23 to review evidence before deciding on a permanent injunction.
State politics shift
Governor Greg Abbott reversed his stance after initially supporting data centers, now requiring resource audits for new projects.
The key point
Judge dissolved restraining order allowing Westlake data center to proceed after Keller residents claimed lack of notice and health risks
