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VOLUME 12, ISSUE 6 OCT. 10 NOV. 6, 2022
AT WAR WITH AN INVISIBLE KILLER
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Darren and Shannon McConville lost their son, Kevin, to fentanyl weeks before his senior year in Hays CISD.
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FENTANYL IS THE NO. 1 for ages 18-45 across the nation. leading cause of death 99% of fentanyl overdoses are accidents.
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was fascinating. He wanted to make jet engines, and he was drawing out prototypes on how to do it. He would do the research … he had these crazy dreams but, to him, it all made sense,” Darren McConville said. Kevin had been taking what he thought was Xanax or Percocet to
help him sleep, according to his mother; however, he unknowingly took a pill laced with fentanyl which is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CONTINUED ON 30
Sitting side by side and holding a framed photo of their son, Kevin, Shannon and Darren McConville shared the life and last moments of their 17-year-old son who they lost to a fentanyl overdose in July. “He had such a creative mind; he
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Ste. 207. Fans can shop for a variety of Dallas Cowboys merchandise from jerseys and T-shirts to hats and other acces- sories. Products are available for men, women and children. 972-785-4520. Flower Street & Co. opened in early July, servicing the I-35 corridor into Austin, San Marcos and many more cities. Aubri West founded Flower Street & Co. as a pop-up-style business that can be hired for private events such as baby show- ers, bachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate events and more. A cart is set up at the location, and guests can make bouquets and other floral piec- es. Flower Street also offers custom arrangements for additional decor at events. flowerstreetandco@gmail.com Instagram: flowerstreetatx Canine Cleanin’ Crew Mobile Pet Groom- ing began offering service in August based in San Marcos. Outfitted with a mobile grooming van with air condition- ing, the business brings everything to customers from New Braunfels to South Austin, Wimberley, Lockhart and cities in between. The Canine Cleanin’ Crew offers bath services like shampoo and conditioner, brushing, nail trims and more for breeds small to extra large at different price points. 512-784-6619. www.caninecleanincrew.com COMING SOON 9 Adidas is set to open an outlet location at the San Marcos Premium Outlets, 3939 S. I-35, Ste. 770, though an opening date has not been confirmed. Adidas is known for its selection of active wear such as clothing, shoes and accessories to fit the need of different
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NOW OPEN 1 Boardriders opened Sept. 6 at the Tanger Outlets, 4015 S. I-35, Ste. 625, San Marcos. Boardriders is a shop that sells clothing, shoes and accessories with surf and skateboard aesthetics. The store carries brands such as Quicksilver, Billabong, Roxy and more. 737-213-1841. www.boardriders.com 2 Burlington held a grand opening cere- mony Sept. 23 at the San Marcos Premium Outlets, 3939 S. I-35. Ste. 800, San Mar- cos. Burlington is known for its selection of women’s and men’s clothing, shoes and accessories. The store also sells kids items, toys, home decor and more. Burl- ington was founded in 1972 and now has more than 800 stores across the country. 737-338-7096. www.burlington.com 3 A new location of Car Wash Express opened in September at 233 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos. The chain offers four different car washes from an express wash to an ultimate wash that vary in services. There
6 Lone Star Spine and Pain Institute opened in July at 1320 Wonder World Drive, Ste. 106, San Marcos. The facility offers treatment for a range of conditions from back and neck pain to nerve pain and sciatica. Treatments include spinal cord stimulation, epidural steroid injections and more. Lone Star Spine and Pain Institute also has a location in New Braunfels. 512-851-1165. www.redefineyourpain.com 7 DivaDance held an open house Oct. 8-9 for the new location at Sky’s The Limit Dance Academy, 101 Uhland Road, Ste. 213, San Marcos. DivaDance provides a space for people to find community and build their confidence, according to own- er Katie Laye. DivaDance offers a variety of dance classes, including adult hip-hop and “Slay like Beyonce.” Bachelorette parties, girls night out and team-building sessions are also available. 512-693-8174. www.divadancecompany.com 8 The Dallas Cowboys Pro shop opened in late September at the San Marcos Premium Outlets, 3939 S. I-35,
are also membership plans custom- ers can choose from that range from $19-$35 a month. All washes come with free use of vacuums, window cleaner and towels. 512-216-6234. www.thecarwashexpress.com 4 A new Mediterranean restaurant called Halal Basket opened Sept. 19 at 1101 Thorpe Lane, Ste. 107, San Marcos. The menu features traditional Med- iterranean foods such as gyro wraps with chicken shawarma and platters with hummus, tzatziki, pita bread and more. The menu also includes kids items such as chicken nuggets and fish sticks. 512-214-8013. www.smhalalbasket.com 5 La Catrina & Co. held a grand opening ceremony Aug. 14 at the Tanger Out- lets, 4015 S. I-35, Ste. 875, San Marcos. The shop sells women’s clothing such as animal print shorts and dresses as well as cowboy boots. Men’s cloth- ing includes embroidered western shirts and jeans. Customers can shop in store and online. 915-503-6040. www.lacatrinacompany.com
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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN The Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park owners have started a new venture called The Groove at 2626 Hunter Road, San Marcos. The Groove opened Sept. 17, though Groovy Eats Meal Prep has been in operation for about a year. The family-owned business is run by Kristin, Halea and Blake Williams to provide something they do not think is very present in the San Marcos community. “[Halea] was always on the go, really looking for something that she could grab [that] wouldn’t be fast food and just be a little bit of a healthier choice,” Kristin said. “That was our mission—to
sports like soccer, tennis, golf, running and more. www.adidas.com EXPANSIONS 10 Hofmann’s Supply , located at 440 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos, expanded its inventory to include arts and crafts supplies in August. The store, which recently celebrated 85 years of business, primarily sold autobody, weld- ing and industrial supplies as well as general hardware goods. 512-396-8606. www.hofmannssupply.com ANNIVERSARIES 11 Ivar’s River Pub , located at 701 Cheatham St., San Marcos, is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary this October. The pub overlooks the San Marcos River and has both indoor and outdoor seating
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create some kind of cool vibe for the community to come in and feel good, because you’re eating good and you’ve got the good vibes around you.” The Groove menu features breakfast and lunch items as well as meal replacement shakes and meal-prepped food. 512-657-8911. www.ilovethegroove.com
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areas. Its menu features appetizers such as Bobcat Fries, which are loaded with queso, Sriracha and meat, as well as burgers, sandwiches and barbecue. The pub was named after Ivar Gunnarson, a World War II pilot, who opened the San Marcos River Pub in the 1990s before its closure in 2012. 512-878-0303. www.riverpubtx.com
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3 Pizza Patrón opened a new location Sept. 12 at 18840 I-35, Ste. 500, Kyle. Pizza Patrón provides pizzas with a Latin twist such as carne asada and chicken enchilada pizzas as well as classic pies such as Hawaiian and meat lovers. The menu also includes wings, breadsticks, churros and more. Pizza Patrón was founded in 1986 and now has locations throughout Austin, Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 737-285-0771. www.pizzapatron.com 4 Plum Creek Surgery Center opened in August at 4214 Benner Road, Kyle. The new facility is part of the Greater Austin Pain Center dedicated to treating a range of pain conditions from arthri- tis to nerve pain, migraines and more. The surgery center works with every- day and chronic pain to help patients return to normalcy. 737-787-1882. www.plumcreeksurgery.com 21 5 Shred512 Fitness opened Oct. 1 at 1245 Main St., Ste. 110, Buda. The training facility o ers strength train- ing, functional training, high-intensity interval training classes and more. There are also classes that target speci c body groups such as upper body and core conditioning. The facility o ers a variety of memberships, personal train- ing and free child care. 512-760-5121. www.shred512 tness.com 6 Square Nails opened Sept. 27 in the Dry River District development at 18840 I-35, Ste. 300, Kyle. The new salon o ers a variety of personal grooming services such as pedicures accompanied by massages, waxing 2001
for the face and body, and more. Its specialty is nail services that range from classic nail polish, gel polish, dip powder and acrylic nails. Square Nails also o ers complimentary drinks including soda, wine and cocktails. 512-256-5517. www.squarenailstx.com 7 Supreme Academy ATX opened in September at 151 Bunton Creek Road, Bldg. 1, Kyle, o ering di erent tness practices such as Brazilian jiu jitsu, judo and more. The academy o ers kids, beginner and advanced Brazilian jiu jitsu and beginner and advanced judo classes as well as a strength and conditioning program to increase stamina, sharp- en re exes and strengthen muscles. Classes are o ered as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 7:30 p.m. 512-268-9010. www.supremeacademyatx.com Bruner Electric , a family-owned and -operated business, began operations in July providing residential and commer- cial service to Buda, Kyle and the sur- rounding areas. With more than a decade of experience, the team o ers rewiring and other repairs as well as new instal- lations of LED lighting, ceiling fans, car chargers and more. 737-787-5530. www.brunerelectricllc.com COMING SOON 8 The Kyle Economic Development Department announced Sept. 16 that Hobby Lobby will open a store in the Village at Kyle shopping center, located at the corner of I-35 and Kyle Parkway,
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NOW OPEN 1 Bannockburn Baptist Church launched a new campus called
and Zoi Medicinals—Noa and Travis Sutherland—brought their passions together to form Meridian , located at 200 Main St., Buda, conjoined with the market. The Sutherlands had a soft opening for Meridian on Aug. 19 and plan to have a grand opening party closer to the holidays. The space o ers co ee, matcha, cocktails, wine and more. Meridian is also decked with a stage for live music that is generally booked for Thursday-Saturday. 512-312-4599. www.meridianbuda.com
Bannockburn Buda-Kyle on Sept. 25 at EVO Entertainment, 3200 Kyle Crossing, Kyle. The church was founded in South Austin in 1973. Bannockburn o ers two worship services on Sunday mornings. Free child care is also o ered. 512-892-2703. www.budakylechurch.com
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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN On the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Kyle City Council and sta were joined by residents and visitors to honor veterans and rst responders and celebrate the ribbon cutting of Heroes Memorial Park , 4301 Benner Road, Kyle. Other notable o cials were also in attendance, including state Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood; U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin; Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra; and the Hays County commissioners. The event was kicked o by a procession of honor guards, the raising of the ag, a performance of the National Anthem and
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moments of silence for all the lives lost. “My hope and prayer is for this park to be a cornerstone in Kyle for many years to come,” Mayor Travis Mitchell said. The park features a bridge, memorial gardens and educational information about the branches of the military. www.cityoyle.com
which is slated to open in summer 2023. The Hobby Lobby store will be a new build at about 55,000 square feet and is estimated to create approximately 30 jobs. Hobby Lobby is known for its array of arts and crafts items, home decor, wedding accessories and more. www.hobbylobby.com RELOCATIONS 9 Longhorn Daiquiris opened in August at 210 W. Center St., Kyle, after relocating from 1617 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, earlier this year. Now situated in downtown Kyle, the shop o ers an assortment of dine-in and to-go daiquiris in avors such as kiwi
mango, strawberry, pineapple and more. 512-400-9657. Facebook: Longhorn Daiquiris Kyle ANNIVERSARIES 10 Main St. Pizzeria and Beer Garden is set to celebrate ve years of busi- ness in November at 214 N. Main St., Buda. The shop o ers a range of ap- petizers, including wings, cheese and artichoke-stu ed mushrooms, cal- amari and more. The pizzas sold are thin crust New York-style pizza, but it also has deep-dish options. Glu- ten-free and cauli ower crust piz- zas are also available. 512-523-8517. www.mainstreetpizzabudatx.com
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Lace up your sneakers for the Dia de los Muertos 5K run at Hernandez Elementary School in San Marcos. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which family and friends gather to pray for and remember their deceased loved ones. The holiday is widely known for its use of the skull, which runners may paint on their faces for the race. 8 a.m. $15 (ages 6-17), $30 (age 18 and up). 333 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos. 512-665-1091. Facebook: Dia de los Muertos 5K
All ghosts and goblins are invited to a morning of Halloween festivities at the Kyle Center Street Trick-or-Treat. A Treat Trail will be set up by local businesses and vendors in the park to give out candy to trick-or-treaters. Paint and pumpkins will be provided for a pumpkin-decorating contest. Noon-3 p.m. Free (admission). Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson Road, Kyle. 512-262-3939. www.cityo yle.com/recreation
decorating, arts and crafts, games and more. 11 a.m. Free. Veramendi Park, 400 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos. 512-392-4295.www.heritagesanmarcos.com 29 FREE CANDY IN BOO DA Join the Buda Parks and Recreation Department for a spooky event in downtown Buda. Children are invited to dress up in their best costumes for a Halloween prelude full of games, costume contests and more. They will also be able to trick or treat at various booths and candy vendors throughout the Buda Amphitheater and City Park. 4:30 p.m. Free. 100 San Antonio St., Buda. 512-523-1081. www.ci.buda.tx.us FREE KID NOVEMBER 25 THROUGH 27 SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS The Texas Market Guide is set to host its annual Angels & Mistletoe Holiday Market at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos. Get all the holiday shopping done with vendors selling clothing, home decor, food, art, candles and more. Santa will be on-site Friday evening. Admission Nov. 26-27 is $1 less with a nonperishable donation for the food bank. 5 p.m. (Nov. 25), 10 a.m. (Nov. 26), 11 a.m. (Nov. 27). $7 (Nov. 25-26), $15 (Nov. 25-27). 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos. 888-225-3427. Eventbrite: Angels & Mistletoe Holiday Market KID FOOD & DRINK DECEMBER 10 BASK IN THE SOUNDS OF AN ORCHESTRA The San Marcos Performing Arts Association will be joined by the San Marcos Artists’ Retention and Training
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WORTH THE TRIP VISIT A TREE FARM Elgin Christmas Tree Farm will host its fall festival Oct. 22-23 and 29-30. This outdoor event will include activities such as rubber duck races, train rides, animals to visit and pumpkin photo-ops. This year’s event will also scale back some of the tree farm’s regular activities such as the corn maze and pumpkin decorating. 10 a.m. (Sat.), noon (Sun.). $8 (admission) 120 Natures Way, Elgin 512-281-5016 www.elginchristmastreefarm.com
There are a number of ways to enjoy fall in San Marcos, Buda and Kyle, whether checking out a family-friendly festival, facing fears at a spooky haunted house or getting out into nature to enjoy the weather. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change.
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event will feature actors who portray the living history of those buried on the grounds. Golf cart tours begin Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 5:30 and 6 p.m. Walking tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. The tours last one hour, and proceeds go to Comal Cemetery preservation. $20. Comal Cemetery, Business 35 at Grape Avenue, New Braunfels. 830-221-4350. www.parksonline.nbtexas.org KID 15 EXPERIENCE ‘ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ The Wimberley Players theater cast will be bringing the infamous Tim Curry movie to the stage this fall. The science ction-infused horror satire movie has musical elements throughout. Participants are encouraged to dress up and be prepared to participate. The movie is outdoors, and guests should bring their own chairs. The movie is rated R and is not suitable for children. 10 p.m. $13. 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley. 512-847-0575.www.wimberleyplayers.org FOOD & DRINK 16 GANDER THROUGH A GRAVEYARD The Heritage Association of San Marcos is set to host its annual Haunted Halloween Hunt. Kids can go frolicking in a graveyard on the hunt for treasures and treats. Participants in costume can compete in a costume contest for prizes. There will also be pumpkin
The Buda United Methodist Church is set to host a pumpkin patch through the rest of October in historic downtown. All are welcome at the pumpkin patch, and it will remain open until the end of the month or when pumpkins run out. Families are welcome to take photos, and pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times. 10 a.m. Free (admission). 302 Elm St., Buda. 512-295-6981. www.budaumc.org FREE KID 14 HALLOWEEN MOVIE IN THE PARK The city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will host a Halloween movie in the park event, featuring a showing of the Pixar movie “Coco.” The movie will begin at sundown on the basketball court at Gregg-Clarke Park. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets or chairs to sit on, and all pets must be on a leash. 8 p.m. Free (admission). Gregg- Clarke Park, 1301 W. Center St., Kyle. 512-262-3939. www.cityo yle.com/ recreation/halloween-movie-park FREE KID 14 THROUGH 15 TOUR THE CEMETERY Experience the history and tradition of the Comal County Cemetery. The Night Ramblings at the Comal Cemetery
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Orchestra to bring to life the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s “Messiah.” Handel’s “Messiah” revolves around Jesus Christ, nativity, passion and resurrection and was written for Easter, though it is also performed around Christmastime. The SMART Orchestra was founded in 2009 to build upon retaining local talent and training them to become better musicians. 3 p.m. Free. First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Lane, San Marcos. 512-353-8122. www.smpaa.org KID
Find more or submit San Marcos, Buda and Kyle events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Construction reaches 1-year mark on I 35
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FM 2001 West realignment O cials announced Sept. 14 the completion of the FM 2001 West re- alignment project in the Buda Sun eld Development. The project includes a four-lane extension along with realign- ment from Sunbright Boulevard to the existing FM 2001, a wider median, bike lanes, sidewalks, pavement markings and more. Timeline: June 2021-September 2022 Cost: $6 million Funding source: Hays County
Road work continues in San Marcos near the Hwy. 123 and I 35 underpass. (Eric Weilbacher/Community Impact)
southbound frontage road between Hwy. 80 and Hwy. 123, and relocating the entrance ramp along the south- bound frontage road from Hwy. 80. The northbound frontage road from Hwy. 80 to RM 12 is open for tra c. Four of the ve bridges being con- structed have been completed.
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Kyle, Kohlers crossings upgrade Kyle City Council approved a task order Sept. 20 for the CP&Y Inc. engineering rm to prepare construction plans, es- timates and contracts for tra c signal installations at Kohlers Crossing and Kyle Crossing. CP&Y will be responsible for surveying and planning the project, producing cost estimates, constructing the tra c signal system and more. There are stop signs for the time being.
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in each direction and a center turn lane. The purpose of the project is to have four lanes with two-way turn lanes from Bebee to Amberwood in front of Chapa Middle School. According to Eric Moreno, Project Engi- neer for Hays County, the project is 59% completed. Moreno said the proj- ect is now in Phase 2 of
construction with Phase 3 expected to begin in May 2023. The project also includes the implemen- tation of a shared-use path that adds sidewalks and illumination from Bebee Road to Amber- wood Loop. Project timeline: 2021-23 Cost: $19.5 million Funding source: Hays County 2016 road bond
portation department will begin work recon- structing and expanding the existing two-lane roadway from Bebee Road to Hillside Terrace. From Bebee to Amberwood Loop there will be ve lanes, two in each direction plus a center turn lane, and from Amberwood to Hillside there will be three lanes with one
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Developments underway in Hays County
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SENDERO AT TRACE Highpointe Communities broke ground on its rst multifamily project called Sendero at Trace in July. Located at the corner of Van Horn Trace and El Rio Street, the $73 million development will bring around 400 apartments that vary in size from one- to three-
THE DYLAN Dallas-based real estate developer Kalterra Capital Partners is expanding its footprint in San Marcos with a new multifamily community called The Dylan on East McCarty Lane, adjacent to its previous project, McCarty Commons Apartments. Kalterra broke ground on The Dylan in March and will create almost 250 units. Space: 12.62 acres Timeline: March 2022-mid-2023
WHISPER 35 Greystar Real Estate Partners has begun the second phase of Whisper 35, a 500,000-square-foot industrial park located at 1225 Fortuna Road, San Marcos. The rst phase totaled 180,000 square feet and was completed in 2021. The second phase will consist of three new buildings, totaling over 300,000 square feet, for manufacturing, processing, warehousing and other industrial needs. Space: 314,938 square feet Timeline: June 2022-late 2023
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Hays CISD Meets Oct. 17, 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Buda Elementary Campus, 300 San Marcos St., Buda 512-268-2141 • www.hayscisd.net San Marcos CISD Meets Oct. 17, 24 at 6 p.m. at San Marcos High School, 2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos 512-393-6700 • www.smcisd.net MEETINGS WE COVER Latino students. Texas State is now one of seven colleges in the state to receive this recognition. Texas State has been designated as a Hispanic-serving institution for more than a decade. HIGHLIGHTS SAN MARCOS CISD The board of trustees reactivated a committee to solicit community feedback for a plan to change the board of trustees structure to seven single-member districts instead of the current structure that includes two at-large districts on Sept. 19. HAYS CISD The district and various campuses throughout received an Energy Star Designation Sept. 26 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a reduction in energy consumption by about 14%. Utility spending per square foot decreased from $1.09 to $0.85. TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY Excelencia in Education announced Sept. 30 that Texas State University has been certified with the Seal of Excelencia in 2022 for its data, practices and leadership in serving NUMBER TO KNOW the Hays CISD general operating budget for the purchase of 51 school buses from Longhorn Bus Sales. The board was originally set to approve the purchase of 55 buses but bought fewer buses due to inflation. $6.78M was approved Sept. 26 from
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE FUNDING State lawmakers will consider changing the funding model of community colleges in the 2023 legislative session. State money accounts for less than 25% of funding for Texas community colleges. Current model Schools receive a flat sum of $1.3M Additional funding is based on: • enrollment • growth • operational costs • other factors
TEXAS Big changes may be coming to Texas’ community colleges as a commission established by the Texas Legislature in 2021 is set to recom- mend an overhaul of community college funding. The recommendations, created by the Texas Commission on Community College Finance, center around student outcomes, such as graduation and transfer rates, credentials of value and credentials in high-demand fields. The commission is also expected to propose an increase in need- based financial aid and expanded partnerships between colleges and local companies. Every two years, Texas lawmakers designate a specific amount of money to be distributed to individual community colleges. Each school receives a flat sum of approximately $1.3 million, then the state determines additional funding based on enrollment, growth, operational costs and more. According
Proposed model Schools would receive money for credentials of value, which are post- secondary degrees or certificates. More funds awarded based on: • more credentials in high-demand fields; and • students who transfer to four-year universities. Adjustments account for higher costs of educating students who need more support. credentials of value, credentials awarded in high-demand fields and students who transfer to four-year universities, according to the draft recommendations. A credential of value is a postsecondary degree or certificate that prepares a student for economic success.
to the commission, state money accounts for less than 25% of funding for community colleges alongside tuition and local property taxes. Under the proposed finance system, colleges would no longer compete for funding. Instead, schools would receive money for This state funding accounts for less than 25% of a community college's budget. SOURCE: TEXAS COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Tuition reimbursement plan approved for district staff
grade of C or better. Reimbursement paperwork would have to be completed within 30 days of course completion as well as submitted to human resources. Mitchell said the district will give priority to math, English, bilingual education and special education higher education pursuits among its staff. Board trustee Miguel Arredondo asked whether the amount of tuition reimbursement proposed was a particular standard or based on a study of potential need among district staff. “We looked at several different districts in the area to come up with these numbers, and to be honest our num- bers are a little higher,” Mitchell said, adding that in general, other districts that have a similar program cap payments at around $2,000.
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SAN MARCOS CISD The board of trustees unanimously approved a program that would reimburse school district employees who seek certifications or advanced degrees at its Sept. 19 meeting. Dale Mitchell, San Marcos CISD chief human resource officer, said the plan calls for $1,000 a semester and up to $3,000 a year for employees who opt into the program. The plan does come with stipulations, such as enrollment at a minimum of six credit hours per semester and earning a
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News from San Marcos, Buda, Kyle & Hays County
“IN REFERENCE TO BROKEN WINDOWS THEORY ... THAT IS QUOTE OF NOTE
Council green-lights tra c studies in Kyle
AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Residents of Hays County now have access to a variety of data to help increase knowledge and transparency.
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San Marcos City Council Meets Oct. 18 and Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at 630 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos 512-393-8000 www.sanmarcostx.gov Kyle City Council Meets Oct. 18 and Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at 100 W. Center St., Kyle 512-262-1010 • www.cityo yle.com Buda City Council Meets Oct. 11, 18 at 6 p.m. at 405 E. Loop St., Buda 512-312-0084 • www.ci.buda.tx.us Hays County Commissioners Court Meets Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. at 111 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos 512-393-2205 • www.co.hays.tx.us MEETINGS WE COVER KYLE The City Council amended its food truck ordinance Sept. 20 as the code in place placed signi cant restrictions on businesses seeking to establish short- or long-term food trucks. Changes include reduced required parking spots, increased exibility and time on where and how long a truck may be parked; an increased number of food trucks allowed in one court; and more robust re code requirements. SAN MARCOS The City Council approved a contract with Electric Cab North America for $500,000 for a microtransit pilot program to shuttle people to and from downtown to outer parking areas, through downtown tax increment reinvestment zone funding. NUMBER TO KNOW was awarded to 16 businesses in Buda Sept. 20 from the Economic Development Corporation as part of its small business program to help new or existing businesses prosper. $85,000 CITY HIGHLIGHTS BUDA The City Council canceled the Nov. 8 races for the at-large Position 1 and single-member District C on Sept. 6 as the incumbents Matt Smith and Terry Cummings, respectively, were set to run unopposed. TOTALLY WRONG. ... WE ARE FOCUSING ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY ON VIOLENT CRIME BECAUSE OUR CRIME RATE INDEX IS SKYROCKETING.” SAN MARCOS CHIEF OF POLICE STAN STANDRIDGE
BY ZARA FLORES
KYLE City Council voted Sept. 6 to conduct tra c studies at the intersections of Bunton Creek Road and Dacy Lane as well as Lehman Road and Bunton Creek following discussions over safety and tra c concerns. The council also directed city sta to present options for purchasing up to four temporary tra c lights that can be used at the intersections and throughout the city. Council Member Daniela Parsley brought the item up as residents face long wait times to navigate tra c in the area, she said. Council Member Michael Tobias chimed in and said there has been some relief when Kyle Police Department o cers physically direct tra c in the area; though, those resources could be better used elsewhere, he added. Tobias also added it is a safety hazard as emergency vehicles struggle to get through the tra c. City sta are expected to bring back options for council regarding temporary tra c lights. Acting City Manager Jerry Hendrix said it costs around $11,000 per month to rent or around $150,000 to purchase.
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Data portal set to increase accessibility in Hays County
BY ZARA FLORES
or citizens can go to download or view data as it relates to them in an authoritative way.” The bene ts of having this data readily available to the general pub- lic, without the need for open records requests, are greater transparency, accessibility and e ciency, according to the presentation. “As we start to expand on our online presence, ... this is going to be a great platform for us to present it in a very transparent way,” Schilly said. “We can facilitate questions and get answers to citizens that they’re looking for.”
San Marcos passes city budget, keeps tax rate same “We’ve been working hard with our stakeholders and county sta to create this central location of all GIS data that the county has said is authoritative data,” GIS Specialist Kellsey Schilly said. “This is a place where external stakeholders HAYS COUNTY The Hays County commissioners received a presen- tation regarding the county’s new geographic information system, or GIS, portal at a meeting Sept. 13. The portal was created by the GIS division under the Hays County Development Services Department.
SAME RATE, HIGHER REVENUE
Taxes from the city’s tax rate will add about $700,000 to the budget for additional public safety positions.
Fiscal year 2022-23 tax rate:
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BY ERIC WEILBACHER
SAN MARCOS City Council held a second public hearing Sept. 20 adopting the city’s scal year 2022-23 budget and tax rate. The budget passed 4-3, with council members Max eld Baker, Alyssa Garza and Saul Gonzales voting against, and represents a 14.5% increase over the FY 2021-22 budget—about $37.7 million—totaling $298,144,470. The budget proposal was weighed against maintaining the tax rate of $0.6030 per $100 valuation or reduc- ing the tax rate. Due to increases in property value, keeping the same tax rate means a 10.5% increase in taxes over the “no-new-revenue” rate of $0.5459. At the rst budget hearing on Sept. 6, council kept the FY 2020- 21 rate of $0.5930 as a oor.
added in proposed revenue to the city’s budget $703,877
Kyle City Council approved trac studies in speci c areas to nd solutions to congestion.
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City sta outlined roughly $700,000 slated for public safety to hire additional o cers in the city’s re and police departments as the di erence between the tax rates. Chief of Police Stan Standridge highlighted several areas where the police department no longer responds, such as child custody calls due to lack of sta . The $0.6030 tax rate passed 5-2.
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