April 2, 2026
West Texas Becomes the AI Corridor While the Rest of America WaitsViridien's small-scale Brenham HPC Hub deployed zero-water cooling and committed to fund all transmission upgrades, containing opposition at a single council meeting.
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Brenham, TX
Brenham, Texas is located in Washington County in Southeast Texas, approximately 50 miles northwest of Houston, within a region experiencing growth in data center development due to its proximity to major metropolitan areas and available land.
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February 13, 2026
Capital Keeps Pouring In. Communities Are Closing the Gate.Meanwhile in Brenham, more than 100 residents packed a meeting to oppose a tax abatement for French firm Viridien's 45 MW data center; the council rejected the reinvestment zone to cheers, though Viridien says it will proceed without incentives.
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