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San Marcos City Council bans data centers — against mayor’s wishes
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
The San Marcos City Council voted Tuesday night to prohibit data centers within city limits, Austin TV station KXAN reports. The college town is in the epicenter of data center gold rush along I-35 between San Antonio and Austin. The heavily trafficked corridor is experiencing the what some exper...
Key takeaway The college town is in the epicenter of data center gold rush along I-35 between San Antonio and Austin.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The San Marcos City Council's decision to ban data centers within city limits has implications for neighboring communities like Alamo Heights . As data centers continue to proliferate along the I-35 corridor, Alamo Heights residents may wonder if similar facilities could be proposed for their area. The council's vote suggests that not all cities are eager to capitalize on the data center boom, and instead are prioritizing the character and quality of life of their communities. Alamo Heights, with its own unique identity and concerns, may face similar decisions in the future. The city's residents and leaders will be watching to see how the ban affects San Marcos and the broader region, and considering what this might mean for their own community's growth and development. This decision could set a precedent for other cities in the area to reevaluate their own approaches to data center development.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The San Marcos City Council voted Tuesday night to prohibit data centers within city limits, Austin TV station KXAN reports. The college town is in the epicenter of data center gold rush along I-35 between San Antonio and Austin. The heavily trafficked corridor is experiencing the what some exper...
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