San Marcos - Buda - Kyle Edition | July 2023

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Businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon, relocating or expanding

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Ashley Furniture Home Store

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Unlimited Club—that allows customers to wash their vehicles as often as they like for a monthly price. 833-416-9975. www.clubcarwash.com 4 Dutch Bros Coee , an Oregon-based coee chain, opened at 216 I-35, San Mar- cos, on June 30. Dutch Bros Coee oers a variety of classic coee beverages and cold brew. It also oers its customizable energy drink, Rebel. 541-955-4700. www.dutchbros.com 5 Zablosky Film , a lm-dedicated pho- to lab, opened in downtown San Marcos at 145 S. LBJ Drive on July 1. Zablosky Film is the only photo lab dedicated to developing lm and the only distributor of commercial and independent lm stocks in San Marcos. The photo lab pro- vides processing for lm stocks in a multi step chemical bath, dries and digitizes with high-quality scanners. Zablosky Film is open seven days a week and has drop- o boxes for lm at the shop and at Jo’s Cafe, located at 310 Mary St., San Marcos. 214-235-5597. www.zablosky.com COMING SOON 1979 6 Douglas Smith Artisan Soap Co. , a locally owned soap company, is setting up shop at 208 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos. The soap company sells a variety of plant-based handcrafted soap and shave products that do not use any synthetic lathering agents or detergents, said co-owner Michael Douglas-Smith, who owns the business with his husband, Kevin Douglas-Smith. The soap compa- ny frequents the San Marcos Farmers Market and other Hill Country farmers markets. The two decided to open a SAN MARCOS RIVER 80 1984

location in San Marcos after building a base with the community. Douglas Smith Artisan Soap Co. is anticipated to open in early August. 713-240-2124. www.douglassmithsoap.com 7 The Joint Chiropractic is coming soon to San Marcos. The studio will be located at 102 Wonder World Drive, Ste. 405. Margie Wojciechowski, the business’s director of public relations and commu- nications, said The Joint Chiropractic is anticipated to open in the third quarter of this year. The Joint Chiropractic aims to provide convenient and aordable chiropractic care, oering a selection of packages and pricing. www.thejoint.com 8 Skip’s Beer, Wine & Liquor is expect- ed to open its second San Marcos loca- tion at 201 Moore St. early this fall. The building was previously home to Twin Liquors. The regional chain has six other locations, including one that opened in San Marcos in 2022. The other stores are located in New Braunfels, Cibolo and San Antonio. Skip’s Beer, Wine & Liquor sells a variety of beer, wine, liquor and more, including cocktail garnishes. www.skipsliquor.com 9 What started as a small-business venture at family and catering events has sprawled into a family-owned and -operated business, Sylvia Pizza , which is slated to open in August at 316 N. Ed- ward Gary St., Unit D, San Marcos. The restaurant space has indoor seating with upstairs and main oor spaces as well as outdoor seating. The menu will feature pizza, salads and Roma-style sandwiches on focaccia bread. 562-208-0674. Instagram: sylvia__pizza

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NOW OPEN 1 Ashley Furniture Home Store opened June 26 at the Stonecreek Crossing Shop- ping Center, located at 850 Barnes Drive, San Marcos. The furniture store sells a variety of home items, including mat- tresses, lamps, rugs, bedding, couches and more. There are now more than 60 Ashley Home Furniture Store locations across Texas. www.ashleyfurniture.com

2 Balcón , a new bar and restaurant, opened June 27 at 407 S. Stage- coach Trail, Ste. 201, San Marcos. Balcón will be equipped with a full bar and serves modern Mexican cuisine. www.balconsmtx.com 3 Club Car Wash , opened June 9 in San Marcos at 1508 S. I-35, next to Texas Roadhouse. Club Car Wash oers a selection of car wash packages, includ- ing MVP, Elite, VIP and Rookie packag- es. There is also a members club—the

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