I-35 corridor mayors band together in regional coalition

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Exsar.Arguello on October 31, 2018

Rapid expansion along the Interstate 35 corridor from San Antonio to Georgetown is prompting city leaders to form a coalition they believe can help solve growth-related issues.

Mayors from San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Round Rock and Georgetown created the Central Texas Regional Mayors Coalition, a joint initiative that was first announced Oct. 25 at Austin City Hall.

The mayors are hopeful the coalition will help solve issues such as access to water, transportation, property tax ...

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