West End Shakeup as New Braunfels Rolls Dice On Nearly $19 Million Street Overhaul
New Braunfels says it has nearly $19 million set aside to rebuild the West End corridor, pairing sidewalks, drainage and intersection work to unlock private redevelopment. Major construction is expected in the 2030 phase.
Downtown Chill Plant Blows $300 Million Hole In San Antonio’s Marvel Makeover
SAWS and the city abandoned plans to relocate the downtown chilled‑water plant after a feasibility study put relocation costs above $300M. That reversal forces Project Marvel planners to rethink hotel siting and cooling options.
AI Data Center Set To Lap Former Kart Track In Marion
Legacy Investing plans a 50MW AI‑ready data center on a 39‑acre Marion site that formerly housed the San Antonio Karting Complex, aiming for service in Q4 2027. The campus is designed for direct‑to‑chip cooling and can expand to 150MW.
Hilton And Marriott Bet Big On North Laredo With Twin Hotel Builds
Hilton’s LivSmart Studios and a Courtyard by Marriott are slated for Laredo, with state filings and developer listings showing construction timelines this summer. The moves add major‑brand rooms to the border city.












