Karoline Leonard

Tech reporter at the Statesman

austin, texas, united states

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I cover all things technology in Austin for the Statesman, looking into the effects of Elon Musk's companies on local communities, research at the University of Texas and general industry news in ATX.

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San Marcos Data Center Loses Key Vote as Hundreds Pack City Hall

San Marcos. When the project advanced a second time, the outcry only grew. Hundreds of residents filled San Marcos City Hall’s council chambers, lobby, hallways and front lawn Tuesday evening as the City Council again took up the proposal. At almost 3 a.m... See more

govtech.com•Karoline Leonard•Feb 19, 2026

Texas sues local drone firm, Temu and other over alleged ties to China

The state of Texas has filed a series of lawsuits against Chinese-affiliated companies, including a local drone seller and the online retailer Temu. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against Austin-based Anzu Roboti... See more

statesman.com•Karoline Leonard•Feb 19, 2026

Firefly Alpha to resume flights as soon as Feb. 27

Cedar Park–based Firefly Aerospace Inc. is preparing to relaunch its previously grounded Alpha rocket. The rocket maker is planning its seventh Alpha test flight this month, a pivotal moment for the small-lift program after mixed results and investor pres... See more

statesman.com•Karoline Leonard•Feb 19, 2026

San Marcos data center plan denied after nearly 9-hour meeting

Six months ago, community backlash helped stall a $1.5 billion data center project in San Marcos. When the project advanced a second time, the outcry only grew. Hundreds of residents filled San Marcos City Hall's council chambers, lobby, hallways and fron... See more

statesman.com•Karoline Leonard•Feb 18, 2026

Hays County Judge proposes pause on water-intensive projects

SAN MARCOS — Hays County will consider a temporary ban on water-hungry developments such as data centers as San Marcos residents enter a final fight against a previously stalled $1.5 billion project. County Judge Ruben Becerra announced he will seek a cou... See more

statesman.com•Karoline Leonard•Feb 16, 2026

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Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism at Gaylord College Of Journalism And Mass CommunicationGraduated: 2024

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism at University Of OklahomaGraduated: 2024

Communication, Journalism at S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications At Syracuse UniversityGraduated: 2021

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San Marcos Data Center Loses Key Vote as Hundreds Pack City Hall

Texas sues local drone firm, Temu and other over alleged ties to China

Firefly Alpha to resume flights as soon as Feb. 27

San Marcos data center plan denied after nearly 9-hour meeting

Hays County Judge proposes pause on water-intensive projects

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San Marcos Data Center Loses Key Vote as Hundreds Pack City Hall

Texas sues local drone firm, Temu and other over alleged ties to China

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San Marcos data center plan denied after nearly 9-hour meeting

Hays County Judge proposes pause on water-intensive projects

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