Environment
Updated 8:16 am July 15, 2019 CDT
Business
6:51 am
Dive Shop San Marcos promotes river diving, environmental stewardship
After spending eight years as its manager, Michelle Kraft became the owner of Dive Shop San Marcos last September. The… >
Now Open
12:03 pm July
Luxury clothing brand Bally opens in San Marcos Premium Outlets
Bally, a Swiss luxury clothing brand, opened its first Texas outlet-based store July 3 at the San Marcos Premium Outlets,… >
Education
10:12 am July
Hays CISD names Iric Ramos as new principal for Science Hall Elementary
Following the promotion of Karen Zuniga, the former principal of Science Hall Elementary School, to lead Lehman High School, Hays… >
Anniversaries
7:11 am July
Willie’s Joint celebrates 5 years in Buda
Willie’s Joint, located at 824 Main St., Buda, celebrated its fifth anniversary in July. The restaurant serves a full menu… >
Closings
6:43 am July
Buda’s Dapper House Vapes closed as of May 11
Dapper House Vapes, which sold a variety of vaping supplies and accessories from its location at 503 S. Loop 4,… >
Relocations
2:36 pm July
Shugabees Texas BBQ takes over the kitchen at Buck’s Backyard
Shugabees Texas BBQ, previously operating as a food truck, has taken over the kitchen of Buck’s Backyard, located at 1750… >
Now Open
Updated 2:29 pm July 7, 2019 CDT
TexStar Chiropractic now open in Buda
A new location of TexStar Chiropractic, located at 181 Cimarron Park, Ste. D, Buda, opened July 2. According to the… >
Events
2:15 pm July
GUIDE: 12 July and August events in and around San Marcos, Buda and Kyle
To submit an event to the community calendar, follow this link.
City & County
Updated 12:44 pm July 4, 2019 CDT
Kyle adopts pipeline ordinance with new regulations for developers, Kinder Morgan
Kyle City Council approved an ordinance July 2 that will affect both pipeline companies hoping to route projects through Kyle—including… >
In The News
9:58 am July
Memorial Presbyterian Church of San Marcos to be rededicated in September
The Memorial Presbyterian Church of San Marcos, located at 104 Lee St. in San Marcos, will be rededicated on Sept.… >
Anniversaries
9:49 am July
McNabb & Co. Real Estate Services celebrates 10-year anniversary in July
McNabb & Co. Real Estate Services, located at 1920 Corporate Dr. in San Marcos, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in… >
Health Care
Updated 9:54 pm July 1, 2019 CDT
St. David’s CareNow purchases MedSpring urgent care centers in Texas, including 9 in Austin area
HCA Healthcare, a nationwide health care provider that operates CareNow Urgent Care Centers, has purchased 24 MedSpring urgent care centers… >
Anniversaries
Updated 8:53 am July 3, 2019 CDT
Marble Slab Creamery celebrates five-year anniversary
Marble Slab Creamery, located at 1290 Wonder World Drive in San Marcos, celebrated its five-year anniversary in June. The ice… >
Now Open
1:39 pm July
Rexel Electric Supply open on Wonder World Drive in San Marcos
Rexel Electric Supply opened a new location at 226 Wonder World Drive in San Marcos on June 10. Rexel is… >
Events
Updated 10:04 am July 2, 2019 CDT
21 ways to celebrate Independence Day in the Austin metro area
Whether you are interested in partying at Summerfest in San Marcos, watching parades in Cedar Park or enjoying the symphony… >
Relocations
11:26 am June
Stellar Coffee Co. reopens in new downtown space
Stellar Coffee Co. opened at its new location at 232 N. LBJ Drive, Ste. 101, June 28. The coffee shop… >
City & County
11:13 am June
San Marcos City Council approves demolition permit review ordinance
San Marcos City Council unanimously approved an ordinance at a special meeting June 27, with only one reading, that establishes… >
Environment
Updated 10:54 am June 28, 2019 CDT
Buda aquifer storage bill signed into law; effective immediately
The aquifer storage and recovery bill that will allow the city of Buda to pursue a more ambitious program than… >
Education
Updated 5:27 pm June 27, 2019 CDT
Austin Community College board will review adjunct faculty pay increase options in July
The Austin Community College District board of trustees has progressed step by step through budget negotiations this spring, crossing off… >
Texas
Updated 5:45 pm June 26, 2019 CDT
Judge dismisses claims against Texas Railroad Commission, Kinder Morgan in Permian Highway Pipeline lawsuit
After several weeks of deliberation, Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Court in Travis County released a ruling June… >
Now Open
7:20 pm June
Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop now open downtown
Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop, located at 212 N. LBJ Drive in San Marcos, opened June 24 downtown next to… >
Education
12:10 pm June
SMCISD’s newly approved $7 million deficit budget includes district-wide pay raises, increase in hourly minimum wage
After narrowly moving out of recapture, the San Marcos CISD board of trustees on June 24 adopted a $7 million… >