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Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the proposed data center and Nelson's opposition to it are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
Musician Willie Nelson is speaking out against a proposed data center in Texas. The facility in question is an AI data center planned for a location near Abbott, which is Nelson's hometown. Nelson is urging local residents to oppose the data center.
His concerns about the project include its potential impact on water resources, which he has described as "water thieving". Further details about the proposed data center and Nelson's opposition to it are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston .
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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