A Texas technology park proposal raises new questions near Castroville

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Medina Technology Park draws notice

A quiet stretch near Castroville is suddenly part of a much bigger Texas tech conversation. The project’s official name is Medina Technology Park, a 265-acre site planned by Tract in Medina County, west of San Antonio.

The proposal is designed to support the fast-growing data center market near San Antonio. Tract lists the site’s energization target as mid-2028, and local reporting indicates the project could involve about 500 MW of electrical capacity.

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Medina Technology Park raises questions

The Medina Technology Park plan is not just another business project to nearby residents. It would sit off County Road 4516 and U.S. Highway 90 W., not far from the Alsatian Golf Club and existing data center development.

Some residents worry the area could feel less rural as larger technology sites move in. Their concerns include water demand, power use, traffic, noise, emissions, and property values.

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Medina Technology Park meets growth

The Medina Technology Park site is being described as part of the San Antonio data center market, not just a local Medina County project. Its location matters because San Antonio has become a major hub for cloud and digital infrastructure…

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