The data centers here in Abilene, my life has been turned upside down. Our water bill has increased. My kids are thinking about moving from Abilene to Fort Worth because it's cheaper. Meanwhile, our wages haven't increased at all.
The data centers here in Abilene, my life has been turned upside down. Our water bill has increased. My kids are thinking about moving from Abilene to Fort Worth because it's cheaper. Meanwhile, our wages haven't increased at all.
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