San Marcos OKs incentives deal for new grocery store — before any negotiations

SAN MARCOS, Texas (Austin Business Journal) — As the population continues to swell in Central Texas, residents moving up, down and around the region's big cities have been clamoring for more grocery stores. One city between Austin and San Antonio is taking a unique step to try to give them what they want.The San Marcos City Council during a May 7 meeting approved the parameters of an incentives agreement to help lure a grocery store to the city. The unusual aspect of the move? It