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Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the issue and Nelson's stance can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 26 Houston.
A local issue is gaining attention from a well-known figure. Willie Nelson is speaking out against a planned AI data center. The data center is proposed to be built near Abbott, Texas, which is Nelson's hometown.
The musician is urging residents to oppose the data center. He has expressed concerns about the data center's potential impact, specifically describing it as "water thieving". Further details on the issue and Nelson's stance can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 26 Houston.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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