LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin residents packed a town hall Tuesday night, voicing concerns about a proposed AI data center planned for the old paper mill property on State Highway 103.

Angelina County Judge Keith Wright confirmed the project is in the planning phase but no deal is finalized.

READ MORE: Angelina County residents speak out against proposed AI data centerConcerned residents gathered for a town hall moderated by the Angelina County Democratic Party, bringing together a panel of experts to address growing fears about the Amp Z AI data center proposed for east Lufkin.