City & County
Updated 5:14 pm Aug. 22, 2019 CDT
Now Open
5:53 pm
X’Clusive Hair Studio is now open for business on Old Ranch Road 12
X’Clusive Hair Studio is now open for business at 1904 Old Ranch Road 12, Ste. 103. Owners Marcus Brown and… >
Anniversaries
2:15 pm
Justin Time Thrift Store celebrates one year in San Marcos
Justin Time Thrift Store celebrated its one-year anniversary in San Marcos in July. Located 1904 Old Ranch Road 12, Ste.… >
Transportation
6:46 am
San Marcos’ first mobility hub takes shape as scheduled opening approaches
San Marcos’ first mobility hub is scheduled to open in late August or early September, but it could take the… >
In The News
11:34 am Aug.
Buda officials cut ribbon on new multi-use sports center Sunfield Station
Sunfield Station, a 30,000-square-foot sports complex located at 2610 Main St. in Buda, held a ribbon-cutting Aug. 16. Though its… >
Education
8:48 am Aug.
SMCISD celebrates opening of Rodriguez Elementary at ribbon cutting
Rodriguez Elementary School is now open and will be ready for San Marcos CISD students for the 2019-20 school year.… >
Dining
6:51 am Aug.
Cafe on the Square offers classic eats and family atmosphere in historic downtown San Marcos
The first time Linda Hoerner and her husband, David, sat down to eat at Cafe on the Square in San… >
Now Open
Updated 3:06 pm Aug. 21, 2019 CDT
The Dailey Florist now open and serving San Marcos
The Dailey Florist opened for business in San Marcos on Aug. 1, and is offering floral designs and other arrangements… >
Now Open
Updated 2:13 pm Aug. 21, 2019 CDT
Blue Label Granite now open on Robert Light in Buda
Blue Label Granite, a countertop company previously located at 4200 Burch Drive, Ste. A5, Del Valle, reopened in July in… >
IN DEPTH: Hays County, Travis Audubon demand full, public environmental review in legal challenge to Permian Highway Pipeline
Local opponents of the Permian Highway pipeline have taken a second major legal action to try to push the company… >
Education
Updated 7:57 pm Aug. 21, 2019 CDT
San Marcos’ rising appraisals to lead to higher school taxes despite lower district tax rate
On Aug. 19, San Marcos CISD board members adopted a lower tax rate for the 2019-20 school year—as mandated by… >
Vote
Updated 9:20 am Aug. 20, 2019 CDT
Both Kyle City Council incumbents up for election in November will face challengers
Two candidates have filed to run in each of the Kyle City Council races that will appear on the ballot… >
Business
Updated 9:43 am Aug. 21, 2019 CDT
Ellipsis Boutique fills stylish niche at Buda Mill & Grain Co.
When Amy Krell opened her own boutique during the summer of 2017, she said she chose a name that meant… >
Vote
Updated 5:17 pm Aug. 22, 2019 CDT
2 file to run for Place 2 on Buda City Council in November; Urbanovsky unopposed
Buda City Council Member Wiley Hopkins has not filed to run for re-election in the Nov. 5 elections. Jeffrey Morales… >
Vote
Updated 9:19 am Aug. 20, 2019 CDT
5 candidates to be on November ballot for San Marcos City Council seats
Multiple contested races have emerged for the 2019 November city elections as of the Aug. 19 candidate filing deadline. The… >
In The News
Updated 1:03 pm Aug. 19, 2019 CDT
Keme’s BBQ, Mermaid Society, Wonder World Park announce new partnership and events
Keme’s BBQ and Soul Food will be relocating to Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park, located 1000 Prospect St., San… >
Housing & Real Estate
Updated 8:44 am Aug. 19, 2019 CDT
San Marcos’ affordable housing task force seeks input on draft action plan, finds friction
The San Marcos Workforce Housing Task Force, formed in September 2018 as part of the city’s push to remedy a… >
Relocations
12:37 pm Aug.
Century 21 Randall Morris & Associates moving to new commercial space on Wonder World
Century 21 Randall Morris & Associates in San Marcos is planning on moving to the bottom floor of a new… >
Texas
Updated 12:38 pm Aug. 16, 2019 CDT
Special commission awards in Permian Highway Pipeline cases exceed Kinder Morgan appraisals in Blanco County
Some of the first land condemnation hearings along the Permian Highway Pipeline route in Central Texas resulted in awards to… >
Now Open
Updated 10:26 am Aug. 16, 2019 CDT
New Italian food truck opens in downtown Buda
A new food truck, Amici Cucina Italiana, opened first week of August at Cambria and Jordan’s Rail Switch, 400 N.… >
Education
Updated 11:40 am Aug. 15, 2019 CDT
Hays CISD receives B grade in 2019 Texas Education Agency accountability rating, up from C last year
Hays CISD received an overall grade of B from the Texas Education Agency in the first official release of the… >
Education
Updated 1:16 pm Aug. 15, 2019 CDT
San Marcos CISD earns C in TEA accountability scores, a slight improvement over last year
San Marcos CISD marked a slight improvement in its state accountability scores, earning a 77, or a C rating, after… >
Now Open
Updated 11:41 am Aug. 15, 2019 CDT
Attic Salt now open at San Marcos Premium Outlets
Attic Salt, a retailer that specializes in all types of jewelry, gifts, novelty clothing and accessories, opened at San Marcos… >