1. Kyle receives updates on 12 planned roundabouts
At the Oct. 2 City Council meeting, Kyle officials shared plans to improve safety and traffic flow by adding 12 roundabouts as part of the city’s 2022 Road Bond program. The initiative aims to address growing traffic demands as Kyle continues to expand rapidly, city documents state.
In a nutshell
Mike Trimble, Kyle’s Transportation and Public Works director, presented an overview of the benefits of roundabouts:
- Proven to reduce collisions
- Improve traffic efficiency
- Enhance safety at busy intersections
Trimble said roundabouts are being strategically placed in high-traffic areas where upgrades are most needed, especially as Kyle continues to grow rapidly.
He emphasized that staff consider several factors when determining roundabout design and placement, including surrounding road capacity, pedestrian traffic and nearby developments. The proposed designs will include a mix of single-lane and multilane roundabouts, with design elements customized to each location.
Trimble said the addition of roundabouts is expected to significantly improve safety and overall traffic across the city.
2. City of Buda shares long-term vision and goals
At an Oct. 8 joint meeting, Buda’s City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission discussed long-term goals for the community.
In a nutshell
Development Services Director Angela Kennedy presented an overview of the goals and strategies outlined in the comprehensive plan alongside the City Council’s strategic plan priorities, which work together to support long-term decision-making for the city’s future.
The details
According to city documents, the comprehensive plan was developed using public input and emphasizes four focus areas:
- Community
- Activity
- Mobility
- Economy
3. San Marcos CISD approves raises for 2025-26 school year
San Marcos CISD teachers and staff will receive pay raises for the 2025-26 school year.
The gist
At a Sept. 15 meeting, the district approved $284,572 in state staff retention allotment funds to be distributed equally among employees who haven’t yet received raises. Those include:
- Auxiliary staff
- Paraprofessionals
- Counselors
- Nurses
- Instructional coaches,
- Admission, review and dismissal facilitators
- Teachers with under three years of experience
According to information presented at the meeting, each employee will receive a $476 annualized increase. Qualifying teachers will receive retention bonuses—$2,500 for those with 3-4 years of experience and $5,000 for those with over five. These raises come at no cost to the district.
