1. San Marcos High School principal resigns Kelli Lopez, San Marcos High School principal, resigned Sept. 28 after it was discovered she had been changing students’ grades. Superintendent Michael Cardona said the changes had been made during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years. Of the 80-100 grades Lopez changed, most were in the upper-60s and were changed to 70s to allow students to receive passing grades in their courses. 2. Local family behind Ivar’s River Pub ‘excited’ for restaurant opening Despite the new name, an updated menu and a renovated space, Ivar’s River Pub will still be owned and operated by the same San Marcos family, who say they’re happy to be back in business in 2017. 3. The Spot announces opening date in San Marcos The Spot, an entertainment facility planned to include a movie theater, bowling lanes, restaurant, bar and a stage for live music was scheduled to open Oct. 14. 4. Here’s what you need to know about Hays County’s two November bond propositions Registered voters in Hays County decided whether to approve a combined $237.8 million in bond propositions when they go to the polls for the Nov. 8 election. Proposition 1 included $106.4 million for improvements to the county’s law-enforcement facilities. Proposition 2 included $131.4 million and would address transportation projects throughout the county. 5. Second clown spotted in San Marcos with chainsaw; school districts look into possible clown threats According to an email sent out to residents Oct. 5, management at Sanctuary Lofts, 350 N. St., San Marcos, received reports of a person dressed as a clown holding what appeared to be a chainsaw on apartment property just after 9 p.m. Oct. 4. 6. Amazon opens San Marcos fulfillment center Amazon’s new San Marcos fulfillment center opened the week of Aug. 26 at 1401 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos. The center is the sixth of its kind in Texas. 7. Know where in Hays County to vote during early voting and on Election Day Registered voters in Hays County could cast their ballot at any county vote center during early voting Oct. 24-Nov. 4, and at their precinct’s Election Day polling place Nov. 8. 8. Cleveland’s in Buda to close and reopen as Brooklyn’s Down South in January Cleveland’s at 100 N. Main St., Buda will be formally shutting down at the end of the month to make way for the owner’s new concept, Brooklyn’s Down South. 9. San Marcos to get new Michael’s location in fall 2017 Michael’s will open a new store in San Marcos near the intersection of Barnes Drive and McCarty Lane by fall 2017, a company spokesperson said. 10. Summermoon Coffee expanding into Kyle early next year with largest store yet Summermoon Coffee will open a new coffee shop at 4217 Benner Road, Kyle, in early 2017, owner Justin Terry said.