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Meta’s billion-dollar bet on El Paso

Meta’s billion-dollar bet on El Paso

Texas Standard

October 24, 202552m 28s

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Show Notes

First responders in Kerr County struggled to communicate during this summer’s deadly Independence Day floods because parts of their radio network failed to reach key areas, according to an investigation by The New York Times.
Tech giant Meta is building a $1.5 billion data center in Northeast El Paso – a project that’s raising tough questions about water use, electricity demand and local incentives.
The ongoing federal shutdown and Trump administration tariffs are creating headaches for businesses that rely on the Port of Houston.
It’s pumpkin season – and the race is on to grow the biggest gourd.

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