**Mara Holdings Files Federal Lawsuit to Halt Mitchell Bend Incorporation Vote**
Mara Holdings, a Bitcoin mining company, filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against Hood County officials in an effort to stop an upcoming incorporation election in the Mitchell Bend area. The facility operates over 60,000 computers continuously near Mitchell Bend Highway.
Residents living near the mining site have reported persistent noise issues stemming from the cooling fans used to maintain the massive Bitcoin mining operation. Complaints about the noise began surfacing last year, with neighbors south of Granbury stating that the constant fan noise disrupts their daily lives.
The incorporation vote, scheduled for Tuesday with early voting concluding this Friday, would allow residents to establish their own noise control regulations by creating a new city government. Community members organized the petition drive as a strategy to gain local control over noise standards and address ongoing disturbances.
Mara Holdings seeks a temporary restraining order to stop the election, claiming in their lawsuit that the citizen-led petition failed to meet legal requirements. The company also accuses county officials of collaborating to support the incorporation effort. Hood County officials have been given a Thursday deadline to respond to the legal challenge.
In response to community concerns, Mara Holdings has taken steps to reduce noise levels. The company installed soundproofing barriers and replaced many older fans with quieter equipment. Despite these modifications, residents report that noise levels remain unacceptable.
Bitcoin mining requires constant operation of powerful computers, and the cooling systems necessary to prevent overheating are the primary source of the disruptive noise. The facility’s mining activities have continued throughout the legal dispute.
The outcome of the court case could have significant implications for both Bitcoin mining operations and the governance rights of the Mitchell Bend community. As officials await judicial decisions, the future of local noise regulations and mining activities hangs in the balance.
https://coincentral.com/bitcoin-mining-company-files-suit-to-remain-operational-in-hood-county/