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World’s largest data center market? One Houston-area suburb prepares for Texas’ tech boom
By Melissa Enaje at Houston Public Media
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas is poised to become the world's largest data center market in the next four years, according to the Data Center Coalition. But the vast expansion of data centers in the state has drawn growing concerns from residents and elected officials in the greater Houston-area...
Key takeaway But the vast expansion of data centers in the state has drawn growing concerns from residents and elected officials in the greater Houston-area suburbs.
The disturbing incident in Arizona raises concerns for local parents of children with autism in The Woodlands, who rely on therapy centers for crucial support. Many of these centers operate in the area, serving families within the Conroe ISD and Tomball ISD school districts. The safety and well-being of vulnerable children, like the nonverbal 5-year-old boy in the surveillance video, depend on the trustworthiness and professionalism of therapy staff. This incident may prompt some parents to scrutinize the hiring practices and employee screening processes of local therapy centers, ensuring that similar incidents do not occur in The Woodlands. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, which serves The Woodlands, may also face questions about its role in investigating and preventing abuse in local care settings. As the community seeks to protect its most vulnerable members, it will be important to examine the safeguards in place at local therapy centers.
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Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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