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McGregor city council approves land sale for data center project amid resident water concerns
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Alexa Conroy , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The sale involves 499 acres of land and is related to a proposed data center project known as Project Merlin. A significant land sale has been approved by the McGregor City Council.
A significant land sale has been approved by the McGregor City Council. The sale involves 499 acres of land and is related to a proposed data center project known as Project Merlin. This project represents a substantial investment of over $400 million.
The decision was made during a special meeting of the council. Some residents have expressed concerns about the speed of the decision-making process.
Further details about the project and the concerns of local residents are available from local news sources, including KXXV (ABC 25) News.
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Category: government Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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