Officials look to Texas Legislature to bridge gaps in financial aid funding
As tuition costs rise, officials are calling on state lawmakers to increase funding for the state’s signature college grant program.… >
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q coming to San Marcos in 2019
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, a San Antonio based restaurant founded in 1953, is opening a new location at 3936 S. I-35 in… >
San Marcos City Council decides fate of proposed SMART Terminal
The fate of the San Marcos Air Rail and Truck Terminal, a rail-served industrial park proposed to be built along… >
Buda’s local spot for frozen margaritas and classic Tex-Mex thrives
When Super Slicks first opened on Oct. 22, 2013, Buda was still a very small town, owner Esther Coronado said.… >
Frozen yogurt shop to open on ground floor of The Lyndon in San Marcos
Menchie’s, a frozen yogurt shop, is set to open at 200 Springtown Way in San Marcos on the ground floor… >
San Marcos restaurant Japan Latino closes after 10 years, owners consider venturing to Kyle or New Braunfels
Japan Latino, located at 1328 N. I-35 in San Marcos, closed after 10 years at the end of 2018. However,… >
Future of San Marcos CISD central office in limbo as board remains divided
A lively debate in February among the San Marcos CISD board of trustees revealed a dais deeply divided on where… >
Gumby’s Pizza celebrates a decade of business in San Marcos
Gumby’s Pizza celebrated its 10-year anniversary with live music and a fundraiser for the Hays County Food Bank on March… >
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse now open on Kohlers Crossing in Kyle
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse opened March 13 at 844 Kohlers Crossing, Bldg. C, Ste. 250, Kyle. Offering craft beer and… >
Randy Clarke reflects on past year as president and CEO of Capital Metro
Randy Clarke’s inaugural year as president and CEO of Austin-area transit agency Capital Metro has been full of firsts. First… >
Paper Bear remains eclectic San Marcos attraction 41 years later
Heartworks Co./Paper Bear, described by its owner as a “world famous, Texas-sized gift shop” has been a staple of the… >
Hays County commissioners pass resolution supporting amendment to Texas Constitution that would prohibit unfunded mandates
Last year, Hays County spent approximately $34.3 million to comply with unfunded state mandates—a payment county commissioners believe diverted taxpayer… >
GUIDE: 11 March and April events in and around San Marcos, Buda and Kyle
Find more or submit San Marcos, Buda and Kyle events at communityimpact.com/sbk-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to… >
Code Ninjas to open in Kyle on March 13, will offer game-based curriculum
A new location of Code Ninjas, a chain of learning centers that teaches kids how to code through a game-based… >
Austin Community College will add two new agriculture programs at its Elgin campus
In 2010, Elgin ISD joined the Austin Community College taxing district, and in exchange, residents asked the community college to… >
Travis Elementary seeks donations to send economically disadvantaged 5th graders on April field trip
San Marcos CISD’s Travis Elementary is seeking donations to help the school’s fifth graders, all of whom qualify for free… >
Texas State’s first-ever female police chief seeks dual accreditation for UPD
Texas State University just hired its first-ever female police chief, and she has her eyes set on a goal—achieving dual… >
Wonder World Medical Square to open in 2020
Wonder World Medical Square, located at 1340 Wonder World Drive in San Marcos, is expected to open next March. Some… >
Charlotte Russe to close all stores, including San Marcos location
Charlotte Russe, a national women’s clothing change originally established in the 1970s, filed for bankruptcy in February and announced it… >
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse will open Kyle location by March 12
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse, which offers craft beer and locally sourced pizza, will open by March 12 at 844 Kohlers… >
DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks now open in Buda
A 2,260-square-foot DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks opened March 4 at 340 Old San Antonio Road, Ste. C, Buda. Along with pizza, DoubleDave’s… >
Hunter Professional Plaza to hold grand opening at the end of March
Hunter Professional Plaza, located at 151 Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos, will hold its ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening… >