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City sells 500 acres to data center developer
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The newspaper reports on the transaction and the company's intentions for the 499-acre tract. A significant land sale has taken place in the area, with the city selling 500 acres to a data center developer.
A significant land sale has taken place in the area, with the city selling 500 acres to a data center developer. The buyer is a company called Galaxy, which already has a presence in West Texas with a large data complex.
The newly acquired land is located in McGregor's industrial park. This park is also home to a SpaceX facility, where rocket engine testing is conducted. Galaxy's data center will operate in close proximity to this facility.
Further details about the sale and Galaxy's plans can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald. The newspaper reports on the transaction and the company's intentions for the 499-acre tract.
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Category: parks Published: June 25, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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