Community pushback slows Fort Worth data center tax abatement

Community organizers packed Fort Worth City Hall today to oppose a proposed tax abatement for a data center planned in southwest Fort Worth — a project roughly the size of 140 football fields. Neighbors who expected the deal to sail through instead scored a temporary win when city leaders delayed action. Many called it a rare moment where “the little guy” was heard as residents pushed back against the rapid arrival of large‑scale data centers in the region. Subscribe to the CBS News Texas YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSTexas Watch CBS News Texas 24/7: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/live/ Download the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ Follow CBS News Texas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbsnewstexas/ Like CBS News Texas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSNewsTexas Follow CBS News Texas on X: https://x.com/CBSNewsTexas Try Paramount+ free: https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]