San Marcos - Buda - Kyle
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Kyle City Council, Hays County commissioners sign onto interlocal agreement for improvements from 2020 bond
The Kyle City Council and Hays County Commissioners Court signed onto an interlocal agreement July 19 for park and green space improvements as part of the $10 million bond from November 2020.
Samsung proposal for expansions in Taylor total more than $167 billion and 8,200 new jobs
If approved, the facilities would bring an estimated $167.6 billion in investment in addition to the $17 billion Samsung has already committed to at the Taylor site.
Buda tables work on creating public improvement district policy
Buda City Council tabled a resolution July 19 to adopt a public improvement district, or PID, policy.
San Marcos selects Jonathan Locke as new director of finance
Locke begins the job Aug. 1.
Smoothie King now open in San Marcos
Smoothie King offers a variety of smoothies with additions, such as coffee, protein powder, probiotics, fiber and more.
New mental health crisis line, 988, launched in Texas
The new three-digit number will likely reduce calls to 911 during mental health emergencies, officials said.
A music festival, an ATV tour and more events throughout San Marcos, Buda, Kyle this July, August
Check out a variety of events happening throughout San Marcos, Buda and Kyle this July and August.
Little Kitchen Academy coming to Texas by end of 2022
Little Kitchen Academy will be expanding into Texas with 75 locations across the state planned for the next decade, according to a news release from Franchise Elevator PR.
Texas sues Biden administration over federal emergency abortion guidelines
The lawsuit argues that the federal government has violated state sovereignty by requiring hospitals to provide abortions as a form of emergency medical treatment.
Big's Meat Market now open in Buda
Big's Meat Market held a soft opening July 1 at 270 Old San Antonio Road, Buda.
TxDOT adds $150M in funding for rural, urban public transportation
The funding is meant to make public transportation safer and more reliable.
Kyle creates third reinvestment zone
A tax increment reinvestment zone—or TIRZ—is a tool used to promote development within an area by allocating tax revenue for improvements within that zone.
Q&A: Deborah Homeier, 2022 board president of the Four Rivers Association of Realtors
Community Impact Newspaper spoke to a local real estate agent to shed some light on the current market.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy for second time in 3 days
Texans successfully reduced their energy use by nearly 500 megawatts at the beginning of ERCOT's previous conservation appeal, which was issued July 11.
Cardinal Frame & Art creates lasting personal pieces
Cardinal Frame Strives to make notable handmade frames that consider customers' wants.
Commercial development races to keep up with growth
Business options are mixed in a mostly tight market
Austin ISD weighs two bond proposals for the November election
AISD proposed two bonds that would improve schools in the district that would be voted on by the public in the November election. The final proposal will be taken to the board at their meeting later this month.
Service-minded Texans to be honored with 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
The 39th annual awards will highlight Texans who have given back to their communities. Nominations are due August 10.
Kyle issues water limit notice
The repairs to the main water line are expected to take at least 24 hours.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport now offers walkup TSA PreCheck enrollment
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport now offers walkup TSA PreCheck Enrollment.
STAAR results show statewide recovery after COVID-19 undermines education
Texas students improved from 2021 in all STAAR subjects but are still regaining ground lost due to the pandemic in math.
Solar energy specialist answers common questions about solar panels
Gage Mueller, a solar energy specialist at ADT Solar, has experience in the solar industry as both a customer and a service provider.