Tract has grown its Lockhart‑area data campus to nearly 3,000 acres and says cloud and AI operators are already showing interest. The project includes early utility plans and local road commitments.

Pleasanton is implementing policies to stimulate business growth by cutting red tape, reorganizing city departments, and launching initiatives. They aim to attract retail, simplify permits, and enhance tourism and hospitality by 2026.

Governor Abbott reappoints three members to Texas' Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force until 2027, ensuring continued support and expert guidance for small businesses.

San Antonio councilmembers debated the funding of rainbow sidewalks from the Public Works budget, prioritizing infrastructure needs and questioning the use of public money for individual viewpoints.

Crews have begun clearing an 18‑acre South Side parcel as the long‑planned District 3 SAPD substation moves from planning to construction, with a public groundbreaking set for Monday. The project is funded by the 2022 bond program.

Federal subpoenas and investor lawsuits allege GVA founder Alan Stalcup misused investor funds and inflated income at multiple apartment properties. Investigations and civil cases are underway.

San Antonio City Hall will illuminate in red for National Blood Donor Month, an initiative by Councilmember Ivalis Meza Gonzalez to highlight the need for blood donations.

SAPL and HMMSA are hosting the 14th "Holocaust Learn & Remember" series focusing on the Nuremberg Trials and including survivor accounts to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

A stalled $1.5 billion data center on Francis Harris Lane is set to return to San Marcos City Council on Jan. 22 as water, power and rezoning fights continue.

Microsoft filed to build a $400M, 195,670‑sq‑ft colocation data center near Castroville as part of a broader Medina‑Bexar expansion that raises utility and water questions.

Olive Garden, LongHorn and a new Home Depot are planned at Peñitas Crossing, a 58‑acre retail push that could add dozens of jobs and new shopping to the tiny city. Developers say work will roll through 2026 as permits clear.

Mayor Jones challenges Texas Governor Abbott's veto of a $60 million summer food program for low-income kids, urging reconsideration to join the federal EBT scheme.

San Francisco announces holiday service changes, including closures of City Hall and most municipal offices, but emergency services remain operational.