January 29, 2026
January 13 Was Not Annexation. It Was a Warning Shot. Let’s get the facts straight first, because facts matter, and because some folks seem real comfortable hiding behind technicalities. On January 13, 2026, Lacy Lakeview did not approve annexation of the Infrakey data center site. What they approved was Resolution 2026-01, a January resolution outlining how annexation requests may be handled during the 2026 calendar year. It annexed nothing by itself.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2026
Lacy Lakeview didn’t show up to “chat” with Elm Mott’s water board. They showed up to move the chess pieces. They came once in July, and again in January, and if you read the minutes it’s not hard to see the shape of it. It’s utilities. It’s pipe. It’s control. And if you control water and sewer you don’t just serve an area, you steer it. You can pretend it’s about “growth” and “opportunity” but it’s still a power grab with a smile on its face.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2026
An Open Letter to the Lacy Lakeview City Council To the Lacy Lakeview City Council, I’m Sean Terrell, a guys who’s called Elm Mott home since August 2015. I live in the Dome house on Tours Rd. My place sits right in McLennan County’s unincorporated ETJ, close to that 520 acres of farmland Infrakey bought up for this massive $10 billion data center deal. That includes up to six data centers and a 1.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2025
On December 9th, 2025, the Lacy Lakeview City Council showed exactly why citizen engagement cannot be optional. It cannot be polite. And it cannot wait for permission. In a two-minute span, the council voted 6–1 to approve a memorandum of understanding with InfraKey, a nonbinding agreement that sets the stage for annexing 520 acres and providing water infrastructure for a $10 billion data center. They cast the vote before allowing a single resident to speak.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2025
Data centers are often called the factories of the digital age, but unlike traditional manufacturing, their environmental footprint is less visible to the casual observer. One of the most significant yet under-discussed impacts is water consumption. The Scale of Water Usage Modern hyperscale data centers - the type being proposed for our 520-acre site - can consume between 1-5 million gallons of water per day for cooling purposes. To put this in perspective:
Read MoreDecember 10, 2025
When tech companies propose data centers in rural communities, they often lead with promises of economic revitalization and job creation. Let’s examine what the data actually shows. The Jobs Promise vs. Reality Data centers are capital-intensive but not labor-intensive. Here’s what studies of similar facilities show: Construction Phase Temporary boost: 100-500 construction jobs for 18-24 months Most workers: Imported specialists, not local hires Housing strain: Temporary workers increase demand for short-term rentals Operational Phase Permanent jobs: Typically 30-50 full-time positions for a large facility Skill requirements: Most positions require specialized IT training not available locally Service jobs: Some indirect employment in food service, security, maintenance Land use: 520 acres producing fewer jobs than traditional agriculture or light manufacturing Tax Revenue: A Closer Look Proponents often cite property tax revenue, but the reality is more complex:
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