A stronger Temple, built on truth.

What’s at stake

• Our waterDrought, unanswered records requests, and water claims that don’t add up.
• Our powerRowan is approved for up to 600 MW. Bell County’s winter surplus is about 505 MW.
• Our environmentNo environmental assessment. We are asking for baseline toxicity testing every 60 days.
• Our homesHeat, brownouts, and drought put home values and the tax base at risk.

Featured campaign

Stop Temple data centers

The City has approved data center projects from Rowan and Meta without an environmental assessment, and has refused to pause while residents study how they will affect our community.

Records spotlight

Public records request 26-2558 asked the City for the UL 9540A battery fire test reports on the Meta, Rowan, and Oppidan facilities.

• FiledJune 17, 2026
• ClosedJune 30, 2026
• Documents releasedNone

“We have concluded there to be no documents responsive to your request.”

What we’re watching

• State fire codeWhether the data centers meet UL 9540A battery fire testing.
• The “Rowan Well”Why the City paid $172,000 to study an aquifer storage well tied to Rowan.
• The evidence folderOur letters to Judge Blackburn, Clearwater UWCD, and more.
• The city charterRecall thresholds and term limits for the mayor and council.