An anti-data center sign that reads "Protect Texas Water" sits on a bench at The Garden, at 1801 Buddy Holly Ave, during the South Plains Swing Tour on July 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.

A sign opposing data centers was recently spotted in Lubbock. The sign reads "Protect Texas Water" and was seen on a bench at The Garden, located at 1801 Buddy Holly Ave. This sighting occurred during the South Plains Swing Tour, which took place on July 18, 2026.

The sign's presence suggests concerns about the impact of data centers on local water resources. Further details about the sign and the concerns it represents can be found through The Lufkin Daily News, which reported on the sighting.