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Ector County is landing a massive new AI data center, which is a huge win for bringing high-tech jobs and fresh investment to our area. It’s a major step toward diversifying our local economy beyond the traditional industries we're used to.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Potential for higher costs if local bids are not competitive.
Local businesses and contractors.
Potentially the county budget if local bids exceed market rates.
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BIG SPRING Skillpoint Alliance and Howard College celebrated the return of electrical workforce training to Big Spring with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at Howard College. The partnership is bringing Skillpoint Alliance’s free, four-week pre-ap...
Residents urged the county to prioritize local firms for construction projects to keep tax dollars in the community.
Residents expressed strong concerns about the environmental and economic impact of proposed AI data centers, citing water usage and potential pollution.
MIDLAND The Permian Basin Habitat ReStore is officially moving to a new storefront, marking a major milestone in its ongoing mission to build affordable housing. Community members are invited to attend a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting c...
The Abell-Hanger Foundation has committed $7 million to support construction of Midland College’s new Applied Technology Complex, an investment that will expand access to high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and help prepare stu...
The City of Odessa received its August sales tax check in the amount of $7,650,758. This amount includes the Economic Development sales tax of one quarter cent. According to a City of Odessa news release, the city will receive $6,120,606.40 and the O...
By Taylor Goldenstein and Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune BELLS Last year, Mason McCallister saw survey markers on a property near his home in a rural community about an hour north of Dallas. He suspected it might be for a new data center he’d heard...
AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $2,416,902 to Workforce Solutions Permian Basin. Through this grant, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin will provide customized training for 1,486 ne...
State and local leaders gathered at Odessa College today to present a multi-million-dollar initiative aimed at strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce across West Texas and other rural communities.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Data centers could be coming to Odessa, but community leaders want to make sure they’re a good fit.The Odessa Chamber of Commerce is in talks with data center companies interested in...
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune Texas’ multibillion-dollar estimate for what it will lose on sales tax breaks for data centers is growing, but the Comptroller’s Office warned lawmakers on Monday they have little information about whether data cente...
Some commissioners expressed concern about the fairness of granting tax abatements to new businesses when long-standing local businesses do not receive them.
TCDC closes 235-acre land acquisition for AI data center in Ector County, Texas Data Center Dynamics
Artificial Intelligence company plans to build data center in Ector County CBS7
Allows for development at the specified location.
Helps clean up illegal mobile home placements in the county.
The project is expected to create 35 permanent jobs and over 100 construction jobs.
Corrects lot boundaries to meet development standards.