Anti-racist. Public safety executive. Former cop. Incident Mgt/ICS/wildland fire mgmt. expert. Ex-FIRESCOPE chair. Views my own. (now garytx.bsky.social)
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First Responders Are Being Overwhelmed by Data Center Fires futurism.com/future-society/โฆ
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Hey, Round Rockers! Come join us for a family-friendly picnic on June 7 from 12-2pm at the pavilion in Chandler Creek Park. Meet and get to know neighbors, talk about community issues, and enjoy free hot dogs. Looking forward to seeing you there! RSVP: mixily.com/event/79818157252โฆ
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Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan brags that 3 out of Round Rock's 11 primary fire apparatus are staffed to the MINIMUM national standard - the others are understaffed. City Council has failed to correct this for decades, now it's up to the voters. Election Day is May 2.
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Saturday, May 2, is Election Day in Round Rock. Our firefighters are there for us 24/7 -- the least we can do is show our support for them with our vote to bring staffing levels on fire apparatus up to the MINIMUM national standard. Vote YES on Round Rock Proposition B!
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Want to know the truth about Round Rock Proposition B? Watch our interview with a Round Rock Firefighter here: protectroundrock.org/RRFA_Inโฆ
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The City of Round Rock loves to say data centers bring in big tax $ but require few city services and rarely have emergencies. Sabey Data Center already had a fire that caused $2,000,000 in damage & emitted carcinogens and toxic fumes into the air and Brushy Creek.
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This incident exposed 21 firefighters to carcinogens and hazardous materials. Required 14 apparatus and 44 firefighters to fully extinguish. 1 civilian injury with smoke inhalation. Nearly five hour incident. See protectroundrock.org/Fire_Reโฆ
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๐บ๐ฆ Gary Oldham (now garytx.bsky.social) retweeted
Just a few of the signs made at todayโs art build in opposition to the proposed Skybox data center in Round Rock. @roundrock @CraigMMorgan
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๐บ๐ฆ Gary Oldham (now garytx.bsky.social) retweeted
Engaged citizens came to the Round Rock Library on Super Bowl Sunday to make signs for the rally & public hearing for proposed rezoning for a data center at 2601 E Old Settlers. Our residents care about what happens here and WE DONโT WANT YET ANOTHER DATA CENTER. @roundrock
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๐บ๐ฆ Gary Oldham (now garytx.bsky.social) retweeted
The 1st image shows the Cityโs uninspired public hearing notice for the proposed rezoning at 2601 E Old Settlers Blvd for a data center. The second shows our informational postcard. Which actually informs residents about whatโs going on? @roundrock @CraigMMorgan @impactnews_rph
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Hey @roundrock, Mayor @CraigMMorgan, the people of this city really donโt want yet another data city further reducing our quality of life! Well over 2,000 people have signed a petition in opposition: change.org/p/say-no-to-the-sโฆ
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๐บ๐ฆ Gary Oldham (now garytx.bsky.social) retweeted
Hey, @roundrock Mayor @CraigMMorgan. Councilโs public hearing on proposed data center on Old Settlers isnโt till 2/12, but appears fresh surveyorโs stakes were just put up on subject property. Did city staff tell owner your vote was in the bag? @ProtectRRock @PublicCitizenTX
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And yet the City of @roundrock wants to keep building data centers hereโฆ
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Dr. Robert Peters, @roundrock icon, would never have approved of one, let alone NINE data centers in his city!!!!
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Hey @impactnews @impactnews_rph @johnpgarrett In your biased article downplaying the widespread community opposition to the proposed Skybox data center (failed to mention the petition approaching 2K signatures, for instance), YOU PUT THE WRONG DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING!
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Spotted in downtown @roundrock today. Clearly public sentiment is opposed to any more data centers in our city. There are already eight operational, under construction, or approved. Not one more!
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๐บ๐ฆ Gary Oldham (now garytx.bsky.social) retweeted
24 Dec 2025
WRIGHTWOOD INCIDENT UPDATE:
San Bernardino County Fire remains in command of the Wrightwood Incident as ongoing rain continues to worsen mud and debris flows and flooding. The primary focus remains life safety. Crews are conducting door-to-door checks in impacted areas and advising residents in danger zones to evacuate immediately. An evacuation warning remains in effect for Wrightwood from Pine Street to the Los Angeles County line, and residents outside this area are also strongly encouraged to evacuate as conditions may rapidly worsen.
Fire crews are rescuing people trapped in vehicles and responding to an increase in swiftwater rescue calls, particularly in the Hesperia and North Desert areas. Multiple agencies are assisting, including Los Angeles County Fire, CAL FIRE, San Bernardino County Sheriffโs Aviation, and San Bernardino County Public Works.
A Care and Reception Center for evacuees has been established at Serrano High School, 9292 Sheep Creek Rd., Phelan. Residents are urged to stay off the roads if possible, stay informed by signing up for the TENS system, and visit prepare.sbcounty.gov for updates.
Date/Time: December 24, 2025, 12:00p.m.
Incident: Flooding with Mud & Debris Flow, BDC# 25-312958
Location: Wrightwood, CA
Media Contact: Christopher Prater, Public Information Officer, (909)665-2383
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