BY ELISABETH JIMENEZ & JAMIE MOORE
Hays County pauses on property tax exemptions Amid concerns over tax revenue losses, County Judge Ruben Becerra requested in a letter that the Hays Central Appraisal District delay ruling on several property tax exemp- tion applications until the state provides legal guidance. The overview On April 28, Hays County led a tempo- rary restraining order to block out-of-county housing nance corporations from claiming tax exemptions on multifamily properties. The move comes after the Pecos and Pleasanton Housing Finance Corporations purchased apartment complexes in San Marcos and Kyle and are now seeking to remove them from the local tax rolls.
Kyle approves rst Water Master Plan
What’s happening Kyle’s water demand could more than double by 2080, with supply falling short by 2050, as the population nears 148,000. To address that strain, the plan outlines longterm investments, including building a $48.5 million aquifer storage and recovery well by 2030, participating in Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority’s WaterSECURE program by 2034, and evaluating potable reuse options by 2036, which could cost up to $143 million.
After months of supply concerns, Kyle has approved its rst comprehensive Water Master Plan to guide water planning over the next 50 years. City Council adopted the plan during its April 15 meeting, calling it a milestone in infra- structure development.
Demand Existing supply
The city of Kyle's water demand vs. existing supply According to the 2006 Draft Regional Water Plan, Kyle’s annual water demand is projected to increase from 5,929 acre-feet in 2030 to 14,261 acre-feet by 2080.
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SOURCE: TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD COMMUNITY IMPACT
San Marcos asks Guadalupe County to address health hazards On April 1, San Marcos City Council approved a resolution urging Guadalupe County to address health and safety concerns in the Redwood and Rancho Vista communities. The overview The resolution follows reports of increased Development Board’s Economically Distressed Area Program. Both communities lie outside city limits but are within Guadalupe County’s jurisdiction and San Marcos CISD boundaries. A 2020 study linked failing septic systems and
“In my opinion, it’s shameful that the county this neighborhood is in doesn’t step up.” MATTHEW MENDOZA, SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
drainage issues to potential health risks in the area. The resolution highlights risks to children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals.
intestinal parasites among residents and encour- ages the county to seek aid from the Texas Water
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