Data center coming to Floydada? In May meeting, Floydada council addresses citizen concerns; deny rumors

Floydada’s city council met Tuesday, May 19, 2026, for their regular session, during which they discussed concerns about rumors about a potential AI data center in Floyd County.

The meeting started at 6:30 p.m. Present were Mayor at Large Bobby Gilliland, City Manager Jesse Finley, City Attorney Matt Murry, and members Bryan Martin, Larron Little, Dana Crossland, Bettye King, Gabe de la Fuente and …