Data Center Harlingen
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Data Center Harlingen
Cameron County officials confirm negotiations for a massive data center on 1,800 acres east of Valley International Airport, with discussions ongoing for several months.
CAMERON COUNTY CONFIRMS DATA CENTER NEGOTIATIONS EAST OF AIRPORT
Cameron County officials have officially confirmed they are conducting due diligence for a massive data center project proposed for 1,800 acres east of Valley International Airport. While County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. released a statement emphasizing that no "formal business proposal" or permitting applications have been submitted yet, Cameron County Economic Development Director Ramiro Aleman confirmed in a separate interview that county officials have been in discussions with the developers for several months. The statement also noted that the county has limited legal authority to restrict businesses that comply with state standards, though officials are reviewing environmental studies regarding water and energy consumption.
https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/01/13/cameron-county-considering-data-center-near-harlingen-airport/
Cameron County officials have officially confirmed they are conducting due diligence for a massive data center project proposed for 1,800 acres east of Valley International Airport. While County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. released a statement emphasizing that no "formal business proposal" or permitting applications have been submitted yet, Cameron County Economic Development Director Ramiro Aleman confirmed in a separate interview that county officials have been in discussions with the developers for several months. The statement also noted that the county has limited legal authority to restrict businesses that comply with state standards, though officials are reviewing environmental studies regarding water and energy consumption.
https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/01/13/cameron-county-considering-data-center-near-harlingen-airport/