News
Updated 9:16 am Sept. 21, 2017
Anniversaries
11:57 am
Pivotal Academy of Dance pirouettes into another year of business
Pivotal Academy of Dance celebrated its first anniversary on Sept. 6. The dance studio offers ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop… >
News
11:07 am
Ruben Becerra ‘seriously considering’ running for Hays County judge seat
A former mayoral candidate and active citizen in San Marcos said he is “seriously considering” running for Hays County Judge… >
Closings
8:39 am
Superfly’s Lone Star Music Emporium, San Marcos’ only record store, closing Oct. 31
Superfly’s Lone Star Music Emporium, San Marcos’ only record store, announced Sept. 21 it is closing Oct. 31. A post… >
Anniversaries
Updated 11:49 pm Sept. 21, 2017
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers celebrates 15th anniversary as company and 1st in San Marcos
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a Kansas-based restaurant chain, celebrated its 15th anniversary as a company in August and its… >
Weekend things to do
11:57 am Sept.
Downtown Walkabout, Stars at Night Concert Series and more: 5 things to do the first weekend in fall in San Marcos, Buda and Kyle
While the temperature might not feel like sweater weather yet, here are five things to this weekend in San Marcos,… >
City & County
Updated 12:32 pm Sept. 21, 2017
Everything you should know about registering to vote for November local elections in Texas
Local and state elections are approaching. Early voting begins Oct. 23, and Election Day is Nov. 7. Here is what… >
Web Stories
10:52 am Sept.
Hays County median housing price rises 6.5 percent
Even though Brandy Guthrie, president of the Austin Board of Realtors said the Central Texas housing market just experienced the… >
News
4:49 pm Sept.
A new report finds Texas high schools are not asking the state for voter registration forms. How do San Marcos and Hays CISDs fare?
A report by the Texas Civil Rights Project released last week showed a low number of high schools in the… >
Data & Reference
2:37 pm Sept.
Buda City Council approves $92.2M budget for fiscal year 2017-18
Budget season has finally ended for Buda, as City Council approved a $92.2 million Sept. 19. The property tax rate… >
Environment
12:18 pm Sept.
San Marcos City Council votes to apply for $4.4 million loan for preservation of Edwards Aquifer land
San Marcos City Council on Tuesday voted to apply for a $4.4 million loan from the Texas Water Development Board… >
News
11:26 am Sept.
Austin-area weather forecast: Beginning of fall season brings temperatures in the low 90s for Sept. 20-26
From Fox 7 Weather Chief Meteorologist Scott Fisher: Warm and sticky weather is likely to continue through the workweek and into… >
Dining
Updated 10:44 am Sept. 20, 2017
Texas Downtown Association names Buda’s Tavern on Main as finalist for best downtown business
As part of the Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program, Buda-based Tavern on Main was listed as a finalist for… >
Anniversaries
6:03 am Sept.
The Cornucopia health foods market celebrates 15 years of business in San Marcos
The Cornucopia, a natural health foods market, celebrated its 15th anniversary Sept. 9. The business, located at 1104 Thorpe Lane,… >
News
Updated 10:07 pm Sept. 19, 2017
San Marcos City Council passes $214 million budget for next fiscal year
San Marcos City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to approve a $214 million budget that includes more than double the… >
Transportation
5:14 pm Sept.
At no cost to taxpayers, the southern portion of SH 130 will get $60M in repairs
A 41-mile section of SH 130 southeast of Austin will undergo $60 million in repairs over the next year. The… >