I-35 corridor mayors band together in regional coalition

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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.

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