Meta's Billion-Dollar Investment in El Paso
Meta, a tech giant, is constructing a $1.5 billion data center in Northeast El Paso, raising concerns about water usage, electricity demand, and local incentives.
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Flood Fallout in Kerr County
The recent floods in Kerr County exposed weaknesses in the emergency system, particularly with the new Motorola radio network failing to cover key areas.
- First responders struggled to communicate during the deadly Independence Day floods.
- Some local officials suggest an alternative system could have provided better coverage.
New York Times reporter Danny Hakim investigated the issue and shares his findings on Texas Standard.
Author's summary: Meta invests $1.5 billion in El Paso data center.