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El Paso nonprofit plans block party against META data center
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jocelyn Flores , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A local nonprofit is hosting a community block party to protest against the META data center in Northeast El Paso. This comes after dozens of protests happened across the country this past weekend, including 18 planned protests in Texas. Humans First, a conservative socia...
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Key takeaway Humans First, a conservative social movement, organized over 100 protests on [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The block party protest against the META data center in Northeast El Paso marks a new level of local resistance to the project. As the city continues to grow and attract large tech investments, concerns about the environmental and social impact of these developments are coming to the forefront. The fact that a local nonprofit is taking the lead in organizing this event suggests that opposition to the data center is not just about national movements, but also about specific local concerns. The city's unique position on the US-Mexico border and its history of community activism may also play a role in shaping the debate around the data center. As the protest takes place, it will be worth watching how city officials and other stakeholders respond to the concerns of local residents and whether this event sparks a wider conversation about the role of tech companies in El Paso's development.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A local nonprofit is hosting a community block party to protest against the META data center in Northeast El Paso. This comes after dozens of protests happened across the country this past weekend, including 18 planned protests in Texas. Humans First, a conservative socia...
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