Dozens of San Marcos residents spoke to the City Council in relation to a data center proposed on the western side of Francis Harris Lane, voicing both support and opposition for the project.

The reception: The council held a public hearing on proposed zoning and map designation changes related to the data center at a Feb. 3 meeting.

Community members utilized both the public comment portion and public hearing agenda item to voice their opposition to the data center. Attendees continued to raise concerns regarding the potential impact on residents in the area, high water usage and excessive electricity usage.

Some residents shared support for the project, citing the addition of construction jobs necessary to complete the data center.

The next steps: The council will address the requested designation amendment and zoning change at the following upcoming meetings:

• Feb. 17: City Council Public Hearing and first reading
• March 3: City Council ordinance Reconsideration, second and final reading

Catch up on six Kyle dining updates, including new restaurants, coming-soon eateries, a relocation and the closure of a popular sweet shop.

Taco Clem: The Jalisco’s team will bring two Taco Clems to Kyle, both with anticipated construction end dates of April 1. 

• 150 Heroes Memorial Drive, Ste. 300, Kyle; 1050 Bunton Creek Rd., Ste. 140, Kyle

• 21511 I-35 N., Ste. 101, Kyle

• 150 Heroes Memorial Drive, Ste. D-100, Kyle

Central Texas voters in the March 3 primary election will decide who will be the Democratic candidate in the State Board of Education District 5 race in November.

What you need to know: Six candidates have filed to run in the Democratic primary. Mica Arellano is running unopposed in the Republican primary to be a candidate in the November election.

Democratic District 5 incumbent Rebecca Bell-Metereau is not seeking re-election.

The setup: Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Learn more: Visit Community Impact’s voter guide to view more election coverage.