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Texas State University is advancing plans for a hotel on its San Marcos campus after the Texas State University System Board of Regents voted Nov. 20 to authorize the university to enter a development agreement with Midway, a Houston-based developer. (Courtesy Texas State University)

From hotels to fire stations: 5 Hays County projects to watch

By Amanda Cutshall

With Hays County’s population on the rise, demand for infrastructure is growing too. Here are five of the latest development stories in the area.

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The exterior is shown with the Kyle Public Library sign in the foreground and the building in the background under a grey sky.

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Skylar Smith surveys flooding damage

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European Wax Center opened in Kyle Marketplace in late August. (European Wax Center)

Published 5:41 PM | Dec 17, 2025 CST

From self-care to car care: Check out 4 Kyle business updates

a woman filling out a tax form.

Published 5:18 PM | Dec 17, 2025 CST

Texas launches database tracking local bond projects, tax rate elections

The San Marcos CISD board of trustees decided on library materials at a Dec. 15 meeting, according to the recommendations of the School Library Advisory Council. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 4:59 PM | Dec 17, 2025 CST

San Marcos CISD OKs new books, retains challenged titles

Community members can gather in downtown Bastrop for caroling along historic Main Street on Dec. 20. (Courtesy city of Bastrop)

Published 2:55 PM | Dec 17, 2025 CST

6 events Dec. 19-21 in the Austin area: caroling, holiday painting and breakfast with Santa

Buda City Council meets at City Hall, located at 405 E. Loop St., Buda. (Community Impact staff)

Published 5:44 PM | Dec 16, 2025 CST

Here's what Buda’s proposed $28M certificates of obligation would fund

January 2025 state winter weather briefing

Published 5:32 PM | Dec 16, 2025 CST

Nearly 5 years after Uri, ERCOT says Texas power grid will be stable this winter

For sale sign in front of house

Published 5:32 PM | Dec 16, 2025 CST

Unlock MLS shares key Austin-area housing market takeaways for 2025

Ollie's Market sells locally sourced groceries, snacks and more in downtown San Marcos. (Courtesy Ollie's Market)

Published 4:14 PM | Dec 16, 2025 CST

Ollie’s Market opens with locally sourced staples and quick bites in San Marcos

Buda voters are deciding who will take the City Council single-member District C seat. (Community Impact staff)

Updated 9:30 PM | Dec 13, 2025 CST

Early voting results show tight race for Buda City Council single-member District C

Kyle voters are deciding the District 1 seat for Kyle City Council as part of a Dec. 13 runoff election. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)

Updated 9:27 PM | Dec 13, 2025 CST

Courtney Goza leads early results in Kyle City Council District 1 runoff