Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report
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Large blazes can leave pockets of natural habitat untouched but fire-damaged soils pose years of contamination risk. -
The Ross Fire broke a few weeks after North Texas drought was classified as minimal. Fort Worth is now in stages of severe drought. -
The fire, now 38% contained, stemmed from equipment or vehicle use with a roadside start, state and local agencies say. -
The fire is about 30% contained as North Texas endures record-breaking drought. -
About 21% of the Ross Fire has been contained. Palo Pinto closures remain in place as County Judge Shane Long declares disaster.
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The new Black Mountain site plan was approved on the condition that homes are located 300 feet away from the data center, up from 150 feet. -
About 12% of the Ross Fire has been contained. Palo Pinto evacuations remain in place as county judge Shane Long declares disaster. -
90-day halt would begin in February with approval from council, which voted on two other issues Tuesday related to data centers. -
Gov. Greg Abbott’s audit prompted Fort Worth officials to “take a step back” from updating city council on data center regulations, moratorium. -
Companies planning Fort Worth data centers detail resource usage, sustainability in face of growing concern in North Texas. -
They plan to propose a temporary halt to allow more time to review and propose regulations on the hubs. -
Fort Worth’s proposed zoning and development ordinance on data centers — a first of its kind — received a 7-4 vote of denial before it heads to the city council.
