State Wildlife Review Raises Serious Questions About the Kahla Data Center Site in Leon County

A recently released wildlife habitat assessment for the proposed BT Kahla Data Center project in western Leon County raises several environmental concerns that have not been widely discussed publicly. The review, conducted for the project developer and evaluated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), identifies multiple protected species and sensitive habitats on the property. The report does not block the project outright. But it makes clear that the land proposed for development is far from an empty field. ...

March 23, 2026 · 4 min · knowleoncounty@gmail.com

Commissioner Foley Letter Opposing Kahla Project and Industrial Energy Facilities

Leon County Precinct 4 Commissioner and Marquez Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Foley sent a letter to multiple state and federal officials expressing strong opposition to the proposed Kahla Project and similar large-scale industrial energy developments in Leon County. Recipients include the Governor of Texas, U.S. Senators, U.S. Congressman, state legislators, TXDOT offices, and statewide fire and fire marshal associations. Summary of the Letter In the letter, Commissioner Foley: ...

January 27, 2026 · 2 min · knowleoncounty@gmail.com