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North Texas community says crypto-mining facility brings never-ending noise

A rural Hood County community claims a crypto-mining facility replaced the peaceful quiet with constant noise.

The Texas Coalition Against Cryptomining is nonpartisan but will "name and shame" those politicians who prioritize corporate profits over communities who are pushing back against these facilities, she said. "When evaluating the impact on the local community, it's important to bear in mind that this is an industrial area and has been for years prior to the existence of the digital asset data center. Editor's Note: a previous version of this story stated that Tom Weeks had spoken with neighbors and Hood County officials.

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