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San Marcos City Council bans data centers — against mayor’s wishes
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· 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 The San Antonio
San Antonio residents should take note of the San Marcos City Council's decision to ban data centers, as it may have implications for the city's own approach to managing growth along the I-35 corridor. With San Antonio situated at the southern end of this booming stretch, the city may face similar pressures to balance economic development with concerns about energy consumption, noise, and environmental impact. The fact that San Marcos, a smaller college town, has taken a proactive stance against data centers suggests that local governments in the region are starting to think critically about the long-term consequences of hosting these facilities. As San Antonio continues to grow and attract new businesses, its leaders will need to consider how to navigate the trade-offs between economic growth and quality of life, potentially learning from the experiences of neighboring cities like San Marcos.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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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