San Marcos - Buda - Kyle Edition | February 2023

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The historic marker unveiling was held Jan. 28 in San Marcos.

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FEATURED IMPACT COMMUNITY The Council for the Indigenous and Tejano Community held an unveiling ceremony Jan. 28 to celebrate the newly installed Don Felipe Roque de la Portilla historical marker at 1105 N. Old Bastrop Hwy., San Marcos. Don Felipe Roque de la Portilla was a Spanish-born Army captain and rancher who settled in San Marcos along with around 50 other settlers in the early 1800s. The settlers established a colony where El Camino Real de los Tejas crosses the San Marcos River. The historical marker was initially installed in 1976 and sustained vandalism, gunshots and other

Way, San Marcos, celebrated 30 years of business Feb. 17. The business started with the fusion of two aerospace compa- nies, GE Aircraft Engines and SNECMA. CFAN has a state-of-the-art facility in San Marcos and has taken on the man- ufacturing of fan blades for airplanes. 512-353-2832. www.c-fan.com 8 Salon Mink , located at 331 W. Hopkins St., Ste. 108, San Marcos, celebrated 15 years of business Feb. 3. The salon has grown and has more than 15 sta members who specialize in hair services including cuts and color, skin care services such as facials, lash lifts, eyebrow tinting and more. Salon Mink also oers Swedish and deep-tissue mas- sages starting at 30 minutes and up to an hour and a half. The locally owned and -operated salon oers complimentary drinks at appointments and carries

Amika-brand products. 512-754-6465. www.salonmink.com CLOSINGS 9 Solid Gold , a woman-owned vintage shop, announced on Jan. 12 that they would close by the end of January as the landlord has sold the building. The business celebrated its second anniver- sary in October. Solid Gold owner Zimi Chappell said business has slowed over recent months, leading to not being able to aord the increased rent with the new landlord. Located at 164 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos, the business sold a variety of curated vintage, midcentury and eclec- tic items, including furniture, clothing, jewelry and other home decor items. The new owner of the building at could not be reached for comment.

damage that ultimately led to its temporary retirement. The marker and ceremony are to promote and preserve the history of Hays County and the city of San Marcos. www.citc.us 512-554-6905

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