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Public comments (5)

OpposedGail BarronSep 15, 2026

Expressed deep concern over noise from nearby power generators, ruined rural views, wildlife disruption, and falling water tables.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Sep 15, 2026 · 4:03:42 →
SupportiveRichard MedinasSep 15, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Martin Marietta and Quikrete in full support and endorsement of the heavy industrial rezoning.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Sep 15, 2026 · 4:08:23 →
OpposedJames CreshamSep 15, 2026

Raised concerns about data center generator noise, water depletion during Texas droughts, and emergency backup power reliability.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:51:56 →
SupportiveTammy HarkriderJun 16, 2026

Representing the applicant, she explained the vision for 'True Love Aesthetics and Suites' as a luxury salon space for local professionals.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Jun 16, 2026 · 21:01 →
ConcernedDeborah MarkwardApr 28, 2026

Expressed ongoing frustration with commercial semi-trucks illegally parking and staging on residential public streets like South Wyatt Street, damaging asphalt and creating safety hazards.

City Council - Apr 28, 2026 · 8:17 →

News & external sources (7)

Ellis County Press

Lawsuit targets Red Oak data center rezoning | Ellis County Press

RED OAK – The data center battle in Red Oak escalated last week as local legal action intersected with gubernatorial campaign politics, turning a regional zoning dispute into a statewide debate over Texas infrastructure and resource allocation. The lawsuit filed in Ellis County asks the court to determine whether the city ordinance to rezone the property was lawfully adopted, alleging Red Oak staff and elected officials failed to comply with mandatory voting, notice and procedural requirements under Texas law and the city’s zoning rules.

Ellis County Press

Ellis County lawsuit sparks statewide grid and legislative battle over Red Oak data centers | Ellis County Press

RED OAK – What began as a local fight over an 830-acre agricultural tract in Red Oak has escalated into an Ellis County lawsuit and a high-stakes gubernatorial campaign debate over the future of Texas infrastructure.

Cross Timbers GazetteJun 11, 2026

Lewisville moves to tighten rules on data centers

Lewisville moves to tighten rules on data centers Cross Timbers Gazette

Fort Worth Star-TelegramApr 6, 2026

Fort Worth asks landowner to remove data center use from zoning request

Fort Worth asks landowner to remove data center use from zoning request Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Focus Daily NewsMar 14, 2024

Midlothian Council Approves a Planned Development to Include a Tom Thumb Grocery

Midlothian Council Approves a Planned Development to Include a Tom Thumb Grocery Focus Daily News

focusdailynews.comOct 12, 2023

Midlothian City Council Approves Zoning To Allow For Hotel

Midlothian City Council Approves Zoning To Allow For Hotel focusdailynews.com

Focus Daily NewsMar 31, 2023

Midlothian City Council Approves CarMax Zoning Change

Midlothian City Council Approves CarMax Zoning Change Focus Daily News