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Following multiple San Marcos City Council agenda items and more than 50 public comments opposing a proposed data center in San Marcos, Hays County Commissioners Court held a workshop May 20 to discuss a second potential data center. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

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New data center planned near New Braunfels and San Marcos sparks debate

By Jamie Moore

Hays County discusses a new CloudBurst data center near San Marcos amid public concerns over environmental impact, water use and regulatory challenges, with construction expected in 2025.

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