Residents of Hood County, Texas, have failed in their attempt to establish a new town, Mitchell Bay, aimed at regulating noise from a local Bitcoin mining operation. The proposal, which required majority support, received only 38% approval from 138 voters. The initiative was driven by complaints from the community of about 600 people regarding noise from MARA's 60,000 Bitcoin miners, which residents claim causes insomnia and other health issues. Despite MARA's efforts to mitigate noise through structural modifications and technology upgrades, residents argue the disturbances persist. MARA had previously sought to block the vote, citing potential business harm, but the request was denied. A MARA spokesperson expressed satisfaction with the vote's outcome, while local resident Danny Legg vowed to continue efforts for a quieter environment. In a related development, a crypto mining proposal in Velora, Arkansas, was rejected by the city's planning commission due to local opposition.