Lubbock reader responds to Perry, Rodriquez columns on AI data centers - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

State Senator Charles Perry and his Democratic challenger, Riley Rodriquez, recently published columns outlining their differing views on bringing these high-tech facilities here. Their columns sparked significant local discussion. Residents are now raising urgent questions about how these large-scale projects could affect everything from massive water usage and strain on the power grid to monthly utility bills and the future of regional water resources. Many in Tech Terrace and the Depot District, especially, are considering the long-term effects on local resources and daily life.