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SAN MARCOS BUDA KYLE EDITION
VOLUME 12, ISSUE 9 JAN. 20 FEB. 16, 2023
ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
CENTRAL TEXAS super region The Central Texas region between Austin and San Antonio has seen tremendous population and economic growth in the past 10 years. As the area between the two big cities develops and with continued expansions to I-35, the Central Texas region is on its way to becoming a large metropolitan area.
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Central Texas’ growth boosts developments, inches closer to metroplex
The Central Texas region from Austin to San Antonio experienced immense growth in the past decade due to economic development along the I-35 corridor. By 2045, 53% of the population between San Anto- nio and Austin is expected to live within 5 miles of I-35, according to a 2019 study by the Capital Area Metropoli- tan Planning Organization and the Alamo Area Metropol- itan Planning Organization. In this study, the two organizations analyzed growth in the counties between San Antonio and Austin. By 2060, Bexar County is projected to reach a pop- ulation of more than 2.6 million, and Travis County is expected to reach more than 1.7 million, according to BY ZARA FLORES, SIERRA MARTIN & JARRETT WHITENER
data from the Texas Demographic Center. Growth along the corridor is attractive to potential new residents and businesses alike according to local o cials. “Austin and San Antonio are projected to double their population in the next 20 years. We’re growing faster than they are so I think you are going to see the conversion of those two cities become an easier, faster way to get from one to the other,” said Jason Giulietti, president and CEO of the Greater San Marcos Partnership. “Alongside that being really densely populated with industry growth and jobs, it is a destination for companies to nd.” From 2022-60, Hays County is expected to have a 105% increase in population, while Comal County is projected CONTINUED ON 24
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complex called The Lanes at OSLO . MCRE specializes in converting underperform- ing hotels into apartment housing, with this being the seventh project in Texas. Located at 1560 S. I-35, San Marcos, the Lanes at OSLO apartment complex will feature a mix of studio and one-bedroom units with amenities that include a pool, a bowling alley, a clubhouse and more. The complex is expected to open in February. www.mcre.dev EXPANSIONS 8 The Hays County Commissioners Court awarded the Hays County Food Bank a $1.1 million grant for a new facility at The Village of San Marcos, located at 215 S. Reimer Ave. HCFB sta is still in the early stages of planning with a feasibility study to determine how to move forward. The new facility is expected to take sev- eral years to fully fund. 512-392-8300. www.haysfoodbank.org 9 O cials with The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment an- nounced Jan. 6 that construction was underway on a new glass-bottom boat dock at Spring Lake to improve acces- sibility for visitors and resilience to the area from extreme weather. Located at 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Mar- cos, the new dock replaces the previous xed dock and was completed Jan. 16. The new oating dock is more adaptable as water levels uctuate, ensuring it can move with the water. 512-245-9200. www.meadowscenter.txst.edu ANNIVERSARIES 10 The Price Center , located at
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in New Braunfels, Cibolo and San Anto- nio. The new San Marcos location o ers a variety of beer, wine, liquor, mixers and more, including cocktail garnishes such as cherries. The new shop will also serve as a wholesale retailer for businesses and restaurants throughout San Marcos. 512-214-8059. www.skipsliquor.com 4 Uplift Nutrition opened in November at 900 Bugg Lane, Ste. 112, San Marcos. The new shop aims to provide healthy food options to the community. The Uplift Nutrition menu features co ee and tea, protein shakes, smoothie bowls, wa es and more. 737-244-1546 Instagram: @sanmarcos.upliftnutrtion 5 Hidden above the Root Cellar Cafe lies the business’s newest venture, UpRoot , located at 215 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos. UpRoot opened at the end of September and o ers drinks and appetizers. The drink menu features wine, beer, cocktails and mocktails. Small bites include dishes such as roasted garlic hummus with chips, pita bread
1979 and vegetables. The appetizer menu also o ers ceviche and bloody mary shrimp cocktails. UpRoot can also be reserved for private parties with special menus and drinks for up to 50 people. 512-392-5158. www.rootcellarcafe.com COMING SOON 6 Campus Trailhead is a new apartment complex located at 222 Ramsay St., San Marcos, and is set to open in August. The new apartments are not strictly for students, but students can opt to rent out a single room in an apartment or an entire apartment. The complex will o er roommate matching with other students. Tenants who are not students must rent out the entire apartment. The complex will have around 60 units split between two buildings. 512-749-1023. www.campustrailhead.com 7 Utah-based development compa- ny Mountain Classic Real Estate Inc. is transforming the former Country Inn & Suites by Radisson into a new apartment
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hot dogs and more. The shop regular- ly changed the avors of the mochi donut each week. The Austin location at 1700 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 100, will remain open. www.mochinut.com 12 Stonewall Warehouse , the only LGBTQ bar and club in San Marcos, closed Jan. 1. Located at 141 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, Stonewall Warehouse opened in 2014 above Freddy C’s Lounge. Stonewall Warehouse manag- er Lena Jacobs said she and her sta received news that the business was set to close and that all sta would be let go on New Year’s Day. Owner Jaime Frailicks told Community Impact in a statement that after years of trying to improve a failing business he thought it best to take up an o er of purchase, and that sta received two weeks severance beyond the sudden closure. A GoFundMe was also created for the employees.
222 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos, cel- ebrated 20 years of service to the com- munity Dec. 12. Also known as the Great- er San Marcos Area Seniors Association, the Price Center aims to provide cultural and intellectual opportunities in social settings through a variety of activities. Activities o ered include weekly classes, such as yoga and dance. The Price Center also has two galleries, one of which is a newer addition, the Tiny Garden Gallery. 512-392-2900. www.price-center.org CLOSINGS 11 Mochinut announced the closure of its San Marcos shop, located at 700 N. LBJ Drive, Ste. 102B, on Jan. 5 via social media. The shop opened Sept. 2, 2021, o ering a fusion of Japanese mochi rice cakes and a Hawaiian dough- nut. The menu also featured boba,
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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Centered around family, balanced health and inclusivity, Family First Fitness plans to open at 550 S. Guadalupe St., Ste. 109, San Marcos, at the beginning of February. The location will be the home to a gym and tness center and Kettlebell Cafe, which will sell customers smoothies and other healthy snacks. The gym will focus on group training and semiprivate training, o er tness classes and a running club, and host events. Owned by business partners Amanda Benavidez and David McCartney, the
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Joint has an array of other businesses on site, including Embrace the Grind, Beaux Seafood and Bandit Tacos. Grace Monroe Boutique sells women’s clothing, jewelry, candles and other accessories. Facebook: Grace Monroe Boutique 4 A new Hotworx studio opened in early December at 902 Kohlers Crossing, Ste. 520, Kyle. Hotworx offers a variety of virtually instructed fitness classes, such as yoga, pilates, barre and more inside saunas. The studio has many saunas throughout, each for a designated class or workout. The studio also has tradition- al gym equipment for strength training and cardio workouts. All workouts are designed to raise core body temperature in an infrared energy environment while exercising, what Hotworx calls “3D” workouts. The studio offers different memberships, good for one location or for all locations with 24-hour access. 512-888-3055. www.hotworx.net 5 The owners of Dibdee and Gotji’s Kitchen are adding another venture to their portfolio with Howdy Boba food trailer, opened Jan. 5 at 400 Main St., Buda. The new truck will serve an assort- ment of bubble tea and coffee drinks with a rotating menu of specialty drinks and flavors. Facebook: Dibdee 6 The newest P. Terry’s location opened at the end of September at 18940 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Kyle. This is the 28th location in Central Texas and fourth along the I-35 corridor from Austin to San Antonio. The chain is known for its menu of burgers, chicken sandwiches, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and more. The Kyle location has indoor seating, an outdoor patio 2001 21
and a double drive-thru. 512-256-5309. www.pterrys.com 7 Smokey Mo’s TX BBQ opened Dec. 5 at 4500 S. FM 1626, Ste. 200, Kyle, as part of its statewide expansion aiming to add around 30 stores by 2025. Kyle was chosen as one of the new locations for its rapid growth and neighborhood feel. The new location features indoor and outdoor seating, and was a new build in the Plum Creek area. Smokey Mo’s TX BBQ menu has breakfast, lunch and dinner options, such as breakfast tacos as well as biscuits and gravy. The lunch and dinner menu includes the barbecue plate with a choice of one, two or three meats and two sides, such as buttered potatoes, pinto beans, cole- slaw and more. The restaurant also sells wraps and sandwiches. 512-610-7493. www.smokeymosbbq.com 8 A new Speedy Stop location opened Dec. 1 at 5065 Royston Road, Buda. The location closed in October 2021 and was torn down to make way for a larger facility. The new Speedy Stop is around 6,600 square feet and sells an array of items, such as baked goods, beer, ice cream, snacks and more. The shop also has a kitchen that serves pan- cakes, breakfast tacos, pizza and more. Behind the Speedy Stop is also the new 4,000-square-foot automatic car wash. 512-312-0963. www.speedystop.com 9 A new Taco Bell opened in December at 1750 Veterans Drive, Kyle, between Walgreens and the Sonic Drive-in. There are nearly 700 Taco Bell locations throughout Texas that serve classics, such as the Crunchwrap Supreme or the Baja Blast Freeze. 512-256-4151. www.tacobell.com
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NOW OPEN 1 Country Life Wine & Spirits opened in early December at 4520 FM 1626, Ste. 200, Kyle. The shop sells liquor, beer, wine and other drinks for cocktails, including juice and soda. The shop also sells CBD products. 512-262-0487 2 A new Denny’s opened Dec. 12 at 19020 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Kyle. The new location is open 24 hours a day and
also has a drive-thru. The diner chain is the newest addition to the expanding Dry River District in Kyle and serves up all-day breakfast with items that include its “Everyday Value Slam” with pancakes, eggs and a side of protein. Denny’s also serves lunch items, such as cheeseburgers, sandwiches and more. www.dennys.com 3 Grace Monroe Boutique opened Nov. 25 at Willie’s Joint Bar & Grill, located at 824 Main St., Buda. Willie’s
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COMING SOON 10 A new skate park is in the works at Gregg-Clarke Park , located at 1231-1301 W. Center St., Kyle. The Kyle City Council approved a $1 million contract with Skateparks of Austin or SPA Skateparks Dec. 6 for the design and construction of a new skate park. Part of the funding for the skate park will come from the city’s 2020 bond, which will be matched by Hays County. Design and construction are expected to take around seven months with an end of 2023 estimated completion. 512-262-3939. www.cityofkyle.com RELOCATIONS 11 Dibdee food truck closed in late December and reopened Jan. 5 at Willie’s Joint Bar & Grill, 824 Main St., Buda, in a
more permanent fixture. The food truck was previously located at 400 Main St., Buda, and will remain there to become the new home for Gotji’s Kitchen, another food truck by the same owners in the same food truck park. Dibdee will contin- ue to serve Thai-inspired cuisine with a limited menu that will expand with time. Facebook: Dibdee 12 Rub My Rib food trailer relocat- ed to 210 W. Center St., Kyle, from 403 Veterans Drive, Kyle, in October. Founder Derek Beasley has more than 20 years of experience in the food service industry and started the food truck in March. The food truck serves slow-cooked smoked pork ribs, pork belly and brisket as well as chick- en nuggets, burgers and fries. Or- ders for pickup can be placed online. 512-514-5291. www.rubmyrib.com
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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON The Kyle City Council approved a restaurant incentive agreement with Spoon & Fork Thai Kitchen Dec. 20. The restaurant will receive a 100% sales tax rebate during its rst three years of business and is expected to open this summer. The new restaurant will be located within the Kyle Crossing Phase 2 development, on the border of FM 1626 and Marketplace Avenue. “We want to create a family go-to place, a friends reuniting spot, a
date night destination [and] a place that brings everyone together, as we strongly believe that relationships can blossom over a good meal,” Chef and Co-Owner Thana Trepetch said. www.spoonandforkkitchen.com
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BUCK’S BACKYARD 1750 FM 1626, Buda 512-312-9456 www.bucksbackyard.com JANUARY 28 Kody West, 7 p.m. FEBRUARY 04 Scotty Alexander, 8 p.m. 18 The Steeldrivers with The Hillsiders, 7:30 p.m. CHEATHAM ST. WAREHOUSE 119 Cheatham St., San Marcos 512-353-3777 www.cheathamstreet.com FEBRUARY 04 Kasey Thornton Band, 8 p.m. 09 Wade Bowen with David Lee Murphy, 8 p.m. 10 Mason Lively, 8 p.m. THE RAILHOUSE BAR 107 E. Center St., Kyle 512-262-7879 www.railhousebar.com FEBRUARY
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The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment will host its rst event of the year in honor of World Wetlands Day. Tour through the wetlands and glean information about its native species. 2 p.m. Free (age 2 and under), $9 (general admission). 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos. 512-245-9200. www.meadowscenter.txst.edu
The Inspired Minds Art Center is hosting a faculty and sta art exhibit to celebrate the art of those who help make the center an important piece of the community. The exhibit is open through Feb. 18., when a closing reception will take place where patrons can meet with the artists. 4 p.m. Free. 121 Main St., Buda. 512-364-3630. www.inspiredminds.art
JANUARY 27 PAINT IN THE DARK Step into the dark and participate in a Black Light Paint Party. Participants will have the chance to create a masterpiece at Studio San Martian, a cooperative community arts organization based in San Marcos. Participants will also be able to take home their artwork that glows in the dark. The event is age 18 and up. Participants age 21 and older are invited to bring their own alcoholic beverages. All supplies including a canvas and paint will be provided. 6:30 p.m. $30. 1904 RR 12, Ste. 108, San Marcos. 512-757-8666. www.studiosanmartian.com FEBRUARY 06 THROUGH 08 GET CLUED IN The 27th annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference will take place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in San Marcos. The event, dubbed “Clued In,” will be hosted by the Hays County Crime Stoppers with educational opportunities
about pertinent trends and topics a ecting the local communities, including fentanyl, school violence, cyberbullying and more. 11 a.m. (Feb. 6), 8:30 a.m. (Feb. 7), 8 a.m. (Feb. 8). $275. 1001 McCarty Lane, San Marcos. www.callcrimestoppers.com 10 GO TO A DANCE The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will host a Valentine’s Day Dance for People with Disabilities. The event will feature a DJ, dancing, snacks and more. Registration for the event is required to attend and will close Feb. 8. Registration is limited to the rst 300 individuals. The dance is open to all ages. 6 p.m. Free. 1101 Bunton Creek Road, Kyle. 512-292-3939. www.teamsideline.com/kyle 11 ATTEND A CONFERENCE TEDx Texas State University will host an event with a docket of speakers from the university all about the 2023 theme “compleXity.” Speakers range from professors to current and previous students, all to discuss issues and challenges surrounding technology, health, media, science and more from di erent lenses and perspectives. TEDx is a self-organized event aimed at bringing people together for a TED-like
experience. 12:30 p.m. $10 (Texas State students), $25 (general admission), $100 (VIP). 405 Moon St., San Marcos. www.tedxtexasstateuniversity.com 12 HAVE A BOOZY BRUNCH Be ready for a party at The Davenport’s Let’s DRAG Brunch, an immersive experience with music, brunch and more. There will be unique drinks such as the Come On Eileen cocktail or the Cheri Bomb shot and other specials. Guests do not need to RSVP but are encouraged to arrive early to secure a table. 2 p.m. Free (admission). 194 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos. www.thedavenportlounge.com 15 BOLSTER YOUR PORTFOLIO For those ready to take the next steps toward entrepreneurship, the city of Buda is hosting the rst- ever Buda Business Bootcamp full of networking events, an overview of economic development within the city, roundtable discussions and other educational opportunities for those interested in learning more about business, development, marketing and more. Registration is required and is open to anyone. 7:30 a.m. Free. 303 Main St., Buda. 512-312-0084. www.budatx.gov
01 Chris DeVore, 8 p.m. 02 Frank Iarossi, 5 p.m.
04 The Dustin Toliver Band, 8 p.m. 04 George Mercado & Vesta Realm, 9 p.m.
WILLIE’S JOINT 824 Main St., Buda 512-295-0483 www.williesjoint.com JANUARY
28 Fallon Franklin, 3 p.m. 28 Dan Whitaker, 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 04 Rye Mountain Revelry, 9 p.m. 05 Andrew Kreitz, 5 p.m. 09 Nyles Robakiewicz, 7 p.m.
11 O The Grid, 3 p.m. 11 Darci Carlson, 9 p.m.
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2023 ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE
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Data and information on local communities
COMPILED BY ERIC WEILBACHER
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ZARA FLORES COMMUNITY IMPACT
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SAN MARCOS The city of San Marcos has seen steady growth since 2016, about 5% more than Texas as a whole. It remains the largest city but grew the least compared to Buda and Kyle in the same period.
BUDA The city of Buda remains the smallest of the three cities in the area but still managed to grow by 20.21% since 2016. As of 2021 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the median age was 36.2 years.
KYLE The city of Kyle showed the most signi cant growth since 2016 as it had in the last decade, though at a slower rate, adding 32.47% in that time. Between 2010-20, Kyle grew by 63.11%.
San Marcos
Buda
Kyle
SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5 YEAR ESTIMATES COMMUNITY IMPACT
Local demographics, 2021* Hispanic or Latino White Black or African American American Indian or Alaska native Asian Native Hawaiian or other Paci c Islander Some other race
Population change San Marcos, Buda and Kyle followed the trend of the San Antonio-Austin corridor by growing at rates higher than Texas, which was just over 7%.
29.4% 66% 1.3%
49.9% 41.5%
40.9% 45.2%
5.1% 0.1% 0.9% 0% 0.3% 2.1%
6.6% 0.2% 2.5% 0% 1.4% 2.6%
57,743
11,936
34,080
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0% 0% 0%
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+20.21%
0.7% 2.7%
5-year population change
Two or more races
Hays County: +26.33%
Texas: +7.07%
*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.
Elected o cials U.S.
District 2: Saul Gonzales District 3: Alyssa Garza District 4: Shane Scott District 5: Mark Gleason District 6: Jude Prather Buda City Council Mayor: Lee Urbanovsky At-large District 1: Matt Smith At-large District 2: Monica Davidson At-large District 3: LaVonia Horne- Williams Single-member District A: Paul Daugereau Single-member District B: Evan Ture
Single-member District C: Terry Cummings Kyle City Council Mayor: Travis Mitchell District 1: Bear Heiser District 2: Yvonne Flores-Cale District 3: Miguel Zuniga District 4: Ashlee Bradshaw District 5: Daniela Parsley District 6: Michael Tobias
District 45: Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood LOCAL Hays County Commissioners Court Judge: Ruben Becerra Precinct 1: Debbie Ingalsbe Precinct 2: Michelle Gutierrez Cohen
House of Representatives: District 21: Chip Roy, R-Austin District 35: Greg Casar, D-Austin STATE Senate: District 25: Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels District 21: Judith Za rini, D-Laredo House of Representatives: District 73: Carrie Isaac, R-Dripping Springs
Precinct 3: Lon Shell Precinct 4: Walt Smith San Marcos City Council Mayor: Jane Hughson District 1: Matthew Mendoza
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DINING & SHOPPING
Retailers, restaurants that opened in 2022 or are coming in 2023
Average entrees: $ Up to $9.99 $$ $10-$19.99 $$$ $20 or more B Breakfast/brunch H Happy hour K Kids menu
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12 Smoothie King 200 N. I 35, Ste. 130, San Marcos 800 577 4200 www.smoothieking.com $ K 13 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4650 FM 1626, Ste. 100, Kyle 512 649 5999 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com $ B K 14 UpRoot 215 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 512 392 5158 www.rootcellarcafe.com $$ MEXICAN 15 Blind Salamander Cantina 301 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 512 214 8081 www.blindsalamandercantina.com $ B H 16 Dona Juanita 400 N. Main St., Buda 737 877 2037 $ B 17 N’Chiladas 905 N. Old Hwy. 81, Kyle 512 504 3080 www.nchiladas.com $$ B K 18 Taqueria Mi Gusto Es 1203 N. Old Hwy. 81, Kyle 737 228 9383 Facebook: Mi Gusto Es TX $ B PIZZA 19 Pizza Leon 147 Elmhurst Drive, Ste. 100, Kyle 512 262 7456 www.mypizzaleon.com $ 20 Pizza Patron 18840 I 35, Ste. 500, Kyle 737 285 0771 www.pizzapatron.com $ 21 Valentino’s 110 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 512 967 1100 www.valentinosbar.com $$ SPECIALTY 22 Abuelita’s Bakery Spot 21511 I 35, Ste. 101, Kyle 956 483 8688 www.abuelitasbakeryspot.com $ B 23 Buddy’s BBQ & Crepes 350 N. Guadalupe St., San Marcos 512 402 3041 Facebook: Buddy’s BBQ & Crepes $$
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THESE LISTINGS ARE NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
DINING AMERICAN 1 Anchor Bar 1400 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos 210 492 9464 www.anchorbar.com $$ K 2 Big’s Meat Market 270 Old San Antonio Road, Buda 737 414 7013 www.bigsmeatmarket.com $$ 3 Black Oak BBQ 2594 Windy Hill Road, Kyle 512 605 7428 Facebook: Black Oak BBQ $$ B 4 Chit House 208 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos talk@thechithouse.com www.thechithouse.com $ 5 JAX Burgers, Fries & Shakes 117 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos 512 216 6284 www.jaxburgers.com $ 6 Rub My Rib 210 W. Center St. Kyle 512 514 5291 www.rubmyrib.com $$ 7 Ruger’s Cajun Haus and Smoke Shack 801 Chestnut St., San Marcos Facebook: Ruger’s Cajun Haus and Smoke Shack $$ COFFEE & DRINKS 8 The Aquarium on the Square 126 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos 512 499 8003 www.aquariumonthesquare.com $$ H 9 Mas Que Cafe 1340 Wonder World Drive, Ste. 3000, San Marcos 512 210 8511 www.masquecafe.business $ 10 Meridian 200 Main St., Buda 512 312 4599 www.meridianbuda.com $ 11 The Native Blends 309 N. Edward Gary St., San Marcos 512 210 8299 thenativeblemdssmtx@gmail.com $
N’Chiladas
Valentino’s
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BEAUTY 35 Hays Co. Barbershop 21511 I 35, Ste. A102, Kyle 512 256 0082 www.hayscountybarbershop.com 36 Knockouts 18840 S. I 35, Ste. 200, Kyle 512 268 9025 www.knockouts.com
24 Dibdee 824 Main St., Buda 830 327 9220 Facebook: Dibdee $$ 25 El Arco Pupusas 714 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos 512 210 8005 $ B 26 The Groove 2626 Hunter Road, San Marcos 512 657 8911 www.ilovethegroove.com $$ B 27 Halal Basket 1101 Thorpe Lane, Ste. 107, San Marcos 512 214 8013 www.smhalalbaskeet.com $$ 28 Hickory Farms 1020 Center Point Road, Ste. 108, San Marcos 737 266 5259 www.hickoryfarms.com $$ 29 LaniKai Lounge and Tiki Bar 700 N. LBJ Drive, Ste. 113, San Marcos 512 214 8222 www.lanikailounge.com $$ H 30 Marty’s Kitchen 281 801 Chestnut St., San Marcos 210 723 3756 www.martyskitchen281.com $$ 31 Pabern’s Kitchen 210 W. Center St., Kyle 737 877 0957 Facebook: Pabern’s Kitchen $ 32 Pepper Palace 4015 S. I 35, Ste. 322, San Marcos www.pepperpalace.com $$ SHOPPING ANTIQUES 33 Antiques & More 316B Main St., Buda 512 361 0200 34 Violet’s Home Goods & Gifts 310 Main St., Buda Instagram: Violetshomegoods
37 LMK Salon & Co. 140 Kirkham Circle, Kyle 737 276 8551 www.lmksalon.com 38 Razors and Mirrors Barbershop 4015 S. I 35, Ste. 403, San Marcos 512 605 9248, 512 679 4267 www.facebook.com/razorsandmirrors 39 Square Nails 18840 I 35, Ste. 300, Kyle 512 256 5517
www.squarenailstx.com 40 Venice Nail Spa 4500 FM 1626, Ste. 100, Kyle 512 268 9230 www.venicenailspatx.com
BOUTIQUES 41 Brooklyn Jayne 102 Wonder World Drive, Ste. 302, San Marcos 830 370 6374
www.shopbrooklynjayne.com 42 Daughter of the Wild 218 N. Guadalupe St., San Marcos dautherofthewild@gmail.com www.daughterofthewild.com 43 Hays Co. Out tters 305 S. Main St., Ste. 102, Buda 512 295 0662 www.hayscoout tters.com 44 La Catrina & Co. 4015 S. I 35, Ste. 875, San Marcos 915 503 6040 www.lacatrinacompany.com 45 Love Buzz 314 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos Instagram: Lovebuzztx 46 Old Soul Exchange 123 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos Instagram: OldSoulExchangesmtx FITNESS 47 Club Pilates 5581 Kyle Center Drive, Ste. 103, Kyle
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60 Mindcolor Autism 1728 Fm 1626, Ste. 200, Buda 512 638 7464 www.mindcolorautism.com 61 Sleek Dental 21150 I 35, Ste. G, Kyle 512 256 3500 www.sleek-dental.com OTHER 62 Blow Smoke & Vape 2041 S. I 35, Ste. 217, San Marcos 512 667 6425 Facebook: Blow Smoke Shop
512 256 5425 www.clubpilates.com 48 DivaDance 101 Uhland Road, Ste. 213, San Marcos 512 693 8174 www.divadancecompany.com 49 Factory Gym 2581 S. Loop 4, Buda 512 545 3589 www.factorygymatx.com 50 Fit Logic Functional Medicine 2020 RM 967, Buda 512 580 4399 www. tlogicfunctionalmedicine.com 51 Shred512 Fitness 1245 Main St., Ste. 110, Buda 512 760 5121 www.shred512 tness.com 52 Supreme Academy ATX 151 Bunton Creek Road., Bldg.1, Kyle 512 268 9010 www.supremeacademyatx.com HEALTH 53 Action Behavior Center 4650 FM 1626, Ste. 300, Kyle 737 404 3800 www.actionbehavior.com 54 Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation 2041 S. I 35, Ste. 205, San Marcos 737 266 0210 www.bswrehab.com 55 Bloom Traditional Medicine 151 Kirkham Circle, Kyle 512 893 3376 www.bloom-medicine.com
LOCAL HOT SPOT
Dry River District, Kyle
ZARA FLORES COMMUNITY IMPACT Located along I-35 between Kyle Crossing and Kohlers Crossing is the booming 65-acre multiuse development, the Dry River District. Anchoring the development is the incoming Costco, set to open in early 2023.
OPENED IN 2022 1 Pizza Patron 18840 I 35, Ste. 500, Kyle 737 285 0771 www.pizzapatron.com 2 P. Terry’s 18940 S. I 35, Kyle 512 256 5309 www.pterrys.com 3 Suds Deluxe Car Wash 18810 I 35, Kyle 737 328 1947 www.sudsdeluxe.com 4 Ti ’s Treats 18840 I 35, Ste. 400, Kyle 737 248 0670 www.cookiedelivery.com
COMING SOON IN 2023 5 Costco
63 Factory Mattress 18840 I 35, Ste. 100, Kyle 512 866 0667 www.factorymattresstexas.com 64 Planet 420 705 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos 210 724 3647 www.planet420usa.com 65 Vape City 301 N. Guadalupe St., Ste. 155, San Marcos 512 210 8484 www.vapecity.us SPECIALTY 66 Anna’s Grooming 181 Kirkham Circle, Ste. B, Kyle 512 256 5189 www.facebook.com/annasgroomingllc 67 Atypical Apothecary 171 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 512 820 8412 Facebook: Atypical Apothecary 68 BB Market 4435 Hwy. 123, San Marcos 205 457 6088 69 Everyday Zen 165 S. Guadalupe St., Ste. 112, San Marcos 512 720 9066 www.shopeverydayzen.com 70 Hill Country Board & Beam 385 CR 202, Kyle 512 585 5924 www.hillcountryboardandbeam.com 71 My Little Sunshine 668 Main St., Buda 512 981 6989 www.mylittlesunshineultrasound.com 72 O’Reilly Auto Part 211 FM 1626, Buda 512 361 2561 www.oreillyauto.com
18962 S. I 35, Kyle www.costco.com 6 CycleBar 19230 I 35, Ste. 100, Kyle 512 888 3390 www.cyclebar.com 7 Pet Paradise 2361 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle www.petparadise.com 8 Torchy’s Tacos 19110 I 35, Kyle www.torchystacos.com 9 Z’Tejas Southwest Grill
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Top transportation stories to watch in 2023
2023 ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE
Local entities aim to increase connectivity in 2023
OTHER PROJECTS TO FOLLOW IN 2023
BY ZARA FLORES
ends at I-35 in Kyle, creating a “loop.” “When it’s done in 2023, you will be able to go around San Marcos from the south side to the north side on FM 110, fully complete,” said Willie Semora Jr., South Travis County/Hays County area engineer. The $36.5 million project will con- struct 6.5 miles of new road, according to TxDOT documents. Another project that will make great headway is the TxDOT I-35 at SH 123 project, though it may not reach completion this year, Semora said. “I hate to jinx us, but we are about a year ahead of schedule,” Semora said. “There is going to be a lot of progress made on that job this year, so we are excited about that.” Thus far, the northbound and southbound frontage roads along I-35 have been reconstructed, including the San Marcos River bridge. Other work within the project includes relocation of entrances, and
lane and pedestrian improvements. The $107 million project is not anticipated for completion until 2024, according to TxDOT. Non-TxDOT projects lined up for 2023 include the Kyle $294 million road bond, a voter-approved bond and the biggest of its kind for the city of Kyle. The bond consists of 10.3 miles of new or upgraded roads throughout the city. Approval of the bond comes with an estimated $0.0917 increase in property taxes per $100 valuation, according to city documents. All eight projects are green-lit from an engineering standpoint along with right-of-way acquisition. Mayor Travis Mitchell said the only project the city might break ground on in 2023 is the 0.6-mile Marketplace Avenue project. The $11 million project will recon- struct part of Marketplace Avenue and build a new road to extend it. That project is estimated to take around 30 months to complete.
Communities in Hays County and the Austin metro as a whole saw some headway in increasing connectivity throughout the region in 2022 with big projects, such as the completion of Hopkins Street improvements in San Marcos as well as widening and adding lanes to I-35, according to the city of San Marcos and Texas Depart- ment of Transportation o cials. This year will be no di erent, with several projects expected to reach completion by year’s end and others to begin this year, such as the city of Kyle 2022 road bond projects, according to the city of Kyle. TxDOT, Hays County and city of San Marcos leadership broke ground on the FM 110 North project March 1, 2022, which aims to serve as an I-35 alternative. This project is the third and nal section of road construction that begins at SH 80 near Martindale and
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Robert S. Light Boulevard extension Robert S. Light Boulevard o I-35 in Buda is expected to reach completion in 2023. The project began in late 2021 and will redirect tra c out of down- town Buda and create another pathway to FM 1626. Timeline: October 2021-fall 2023 Cost: $17.7 million Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation
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