# James Talarico unveils BOLD PLAN to combat data centers

> 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.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 14, 2026  
**Tags:** Data Centers, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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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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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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