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Lubbock advocacy group submits petition to pause data center development
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · As published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this matter can be found through local news sources, including CBS7 and KCBD, which have reported on the group's efforts and the petition submission process.
A citizens group in Lubbock has taken action regarding data center development. The city council will review their petition. The petition was compiled over two months.
Its validity will be determined by the city secretary's office. Further information on this matter can be found through local news sources, including CBS7 and KCBD, which have reported on the group's efforts and the petition submission process.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
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What is this story about? A citizens group in Lubbock has taken action regarding data center development. The city council will review their petition. The petition was compiled over two months. Its validity will be determined…
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