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By Eric Weilbacher

Editor, New Braunfels and San Marcos/Buda/Kyle

Eric joinedCommunity Impact Newspaper as an editor in July 2021, returning to journalism after several years in the New Braunfels business community. Prior to CI, Eric freelanced for multiple publications and was a reporter for the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung. He brings a passion for accurate, compelling story telling and human interest to his work.

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San Marcos City Council adopted increases in property tax, utilities and the city budget for FY 2021-22 on Sept. 21. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos City Council adopts increases in utility rates, taxes and FY 22 budget
Dr. Rosina Valle spoke on the importance of the Centro community center at the Sep. 20 meeting of the San Marcos CISD school board. (Photo courtesy SMCISD)
SMCISD hearing on possible sale of Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos property brings dozens of supporters to meeting Sep. 20
The city of New Braunfels received a net payment of $4,117,696.83 in September for the month of July. (Courtesy Fotolia)
New Braunfels saw an increase of more than $1 million in sales tax for the month of July over last year
Garffer came out on top in a region that included 57 school districts. (Photo courtesy NBISD)
Veramendi Elementary School teacher Melissa Garffer named Region 13 Teacher of the Year
Hays County sees high job postings as workers adjust to labor market
The NBISD Board of Trustees passed a resolution Sep. 13 that would provide for extra sick leave pay if any employee is required to isolate due to COVID-19. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper)
NBISD approves COVID-specific paid leave
Chicken chow mein from Meera's Kitchen in San Marcos. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper).
Food Truck Guide for San Marcos, Buda and Kyle
(Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau)
U.S. census data shows Hays County is fastest-growing county in nation
An attendee adds to a temporary flower memorial in front of San Marcos City Hall at the event commemorating 9/11 in 2020. (Photo courtesy City of San Marcos)
San Marcos to hold events commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
(Photo courtesy City of San Marcos)
San Marcos city manager announces retirement
San Marcos City Council will meet Sep. 21 for a final hearing on the budget and property tax rate. (Photo Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos City Council approves first reading of city budget and tax rate for next fiscal year
Campechano and pastor tacos, as well as a quesadilla from Dollar Taco. (Eric Weilbacher/Community Impact Newspaper)
Guide: New Braunfels food trucks and trailers
The Peruvian chicken skewers come with Kartoffel Puffers, jalapeno apple sauce and a side sauce. (Eric Weilbacher/Community Impact Newspaper)
The Black Whale Pub: Longtime downtown bar now offering internationally-inspired cuisine
The total number of Hays County residents 12 years old and up with at least one vaccine dose rose to 70.32%, and 58.56% of residents are fully vaccinated. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Hays County reports 11 COVID-19-related fatalities since Aug. 21
Hays County hospitals reported eight new hospitalizations for COVID-19 from the weekend of Aug. 21-23, along with two COVID-19-related fatalities. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Hays County sees 2 COVID-19-related fatalities over the weekend, Aug. 21-23
Texas State University President Denise Trauth will retire May 31, 2022, after almost 20 years as university president. (Photo courtesy TXST)
Texas State University President Denise Trauth announces retirement
The total number of Hays County residents 12 years old and up with at least one vaccine dose rose to 68.54%, and 56.73% of residents are fully vaccinated. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Hays County sees 3 COVID-19-related fatalities Aug. 19
Some of Coach Sherry Spaar's youngest students practice floating horizontally in her aquatics gym. (Photo courtesy iSwim4Life)
iSwim4Life aquatics school offers survival training for infants
A wakeboarder jumps a rail at the Texas Ski Ranch. (Courtesy Texas Ski Ranch)
Texas Ski Ranch offers cable wakeboarding just off I 35
The San Marcos city council voted Aug. 17 to set the maximum proposed city property tax rate to $0.603 per $100 taxable value. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos City Council sets maximum possible tax rate