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City Council rezones, annexes land west of airport for industry, sparking anger, recall threats over data center fears

Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · As published by lubbocklights.com · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read

A recent decision by the City Council has sparked controversy in Lubbock. The council has rezoned and annexed land located west of the airport, designating it for industrial use. This move has angered some residents, who are reportedly threatening to recall council members.

The reason for their discontent appears to be related to fears about a potential data center. com.

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Category: government · Published: July 29, 2026 · Source: lubbocklights.com · Reading time: 1 min

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City Council rezones, annexes land west of airport for industry, sparking anger, recall threats over data center fears

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