Economic Development

A Stonewall County official reviews project maps during an earlier discussion of the proposed Crusoe data center. The county has canceled Monday’s public hearing on a proposed tax abatement agreement, citing ongoing negotiations with Crusoe Energy Systems.

A Stonewall County official reviews project maps during an earlier discussion of the proposed Crusoe data center. The county has canceled Monday’s public hearing on a proposed tax abatement agreement, citing ongoing negotiations with Crusoe Energy Systems.

Stonewall County cancels Monday’s Crusoe tax abatement hearing

Jeff Hurt
Thursday, September 24, 2026
UPDATE, SEPT. 24: Stonewall County has canceled the Sept. 28 public hearing on the proposed Crusoe tax abatement. County officials cited ongoing negotiations with the company.
Fisher County Fire Marshall Robert Hoffman stands beside new fire hose purchased with help from a $10,000 IREN grant. The grant allowed the Rotan Volunteer Fire Department to equip Truck 87 with 1,100 feet of new hose. PHOTO BY CHEYANE HUSTON

Fisher County Fire Marshall Robert Hoffman stands beside new fire hose purchased with help from a $10,000 IREN grant. The grant allowed the Rotan Volunteer Fire Department to equip Truck 87 with 1,100 feet of new hose. PHOTO BY CHEYANE HUSTON

IREN expands Fisher County grant program to up to $250,000 annually

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
IREN has more than doubled the potential annual funding available through its Fisher County Community Grants Program, increasing the program from approximately $100,000 to up to $250,000 each year.The expanded program supports local projects involving education, workforce development,...

Power, water and land: The local questions behind data centers

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
THE REAL QUESTIONS BEHIND DATA CENTERSData centers may sound like something that belongs in Dallas, Austin or Silicon Valley, but they are now part of the local conversation in Fisher, Stonewall, and surrounding counties across West Texas.In Fisher County, IREN’s Sweetwater Site has already brought...