Officials say data centers can boost local economies. In Abilene, they have spurred a housing crisis

In some areas, data centers are believed to have a positive impact on local economies. However, the experience in Abilene has been different. Data centers were expected to bring significant economic benefits to Abilene, but some residents are still waiting to see these benefits materialize.

Further information on the situation in Abilene is available from Houston Public Media, which has reported on the effects of data centers in the area.