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Mayor Tom Thompson discussed data center development in San Angelo on December 22, 2025, highlighting issues with inaccurate information surrounding the projects. The City mandates that third-party vendors comply with public information laws in their contracts.

Michael Looney noted in a podcast that private equity interest in San Angelo is significant, suggesting the community could mirror Austin's growth in the 1980s. However, he pointed out that private equity firms often withhold basic project details, including contracting entities and financial information. Future developments will be presented to the Development Corporation or City Council, but transparency remains a challenge due to the secrecy surrounding the funding behind these projects.