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Making space While factors such as pairs of dogs found roaming together, or dogs or cats with new litters of puppies and kittens, will share kennels, the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter often nds itself without enough kennels to house all animals at one time.
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outcome rate for cats and dogs as those that were successfully adopted, transferred to another rescue shelter, returned to their owner or otherwise serviced out of the shelter. According to SMRAS statistics, cat and dog live intakes clocked in at 4,059 for scal year 2020-21 and yielded a 92% live outcome rate. Compared to FY 2018-19, where both the live intake rate was lower, 3,840, along with the live outcome rate, 85%, the shelter would seem on track to maintain its stated goals. The live outcome rate for FY 2017-18 was 78%. However, the number of available kennels and space in the facility puts a
strain on the system. The average length of stay from Feb. 1, 2021-Feb. 1, 2022 was 32 days for cats and 18 days for dogs, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Enhancement Derry- Ann Krupinsky said. “We use that data more internally as well as intake data to get a more accu- rate picture since length of stay can easily be skewed by the number of lit- ters that are too young for surgery [and therefore adoption] or animals under- going lengthy medical treatment [such as dogs with heartworms],”she said. The SMRAS has 83 cat kennels and 93 dog kennels, Krupinsky said. From CONTINUED ON 26
The name of the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter belies the fact that it is the only publicly run intake shelter in Hays County, where its stated goal of a greater than 90% live outcome rate becomes more and more di cult as the population of Hays County grows rapidly. The amount of cats and dogs that become lost, surrendered or aban- doned in the community goes up along with that human population growth, creating a strain on its ability to house those animals, according to City of San Marcos Animal Services. Animal Services de nes the live
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opened Jan. 25 at the Tanger Outlets, 4015 S. I-35, Ste. 403, San Marcos. The two barbers o er haircuts for both men and women as well as facials, hot towel shaves and more. 512-605-9248, 512-679-4267. www.facebook.com/ razorsandmirrors COMING SOON 6 JAX Burgers, Fries and Shakes , founded in Spring, Texas, will open a new location at 117 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, at the end of March. The restau- rant will o er beef burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and more along with fries and shakes in a variety of avors. 7 Phoenix Bodywork and Wellness relocated to 324 Riverwalk Drive, San Marcos, from 668 Main St., Ste. D, Buda, on Jan. 1. The business o ers massages ranging from 30 minutes to 90-minute sessions that can be full-body or in a focused spot. Essential oils are also available for purchase. 512-815-2055. www.phoenixbodyworkandwellness.com 8 Ulta Beauty relocated to the Stone- creek Crossing shopping center at 750 Barnes Drive, Ste. 107, San Marcos, from Red Oak Village shopping center at 100 McKinley Place Drive, Ste. 120, San Marcos, on Feb. 22. The retailer o ers makeup, skin care, hair care and nail care products as well as perfume and body care products. Customers can also book service appointments such as haircuts, www.jaxburgers.com RELOCATIONS
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NOWOPEN 1 LaniKai Lounge and Tiki Bar had its soft opening in February at 700 N. LBJ Drive, Ste. 113, San Marcos. The new tiki bar and lounge primarily serves tiki drinks and other classic cocktails. The new establishment, though not a restaurant, also serves “small bites” of food with a Hawaiian and Asian fusion to them. 512-214-8222. www.lanikailounge.com 2 Lather , a family-owned and environ- mentally friendly business, opened
Feb. 7 at the Tanger Outlets, 4015 S. I-35, Ste. 332, San Marcos. The shop o ers a variety of natural prod- ucts including shampoo bars, shower soap bars, bath bombs, robes and more. Customers can also book private parties through the store to create custom products with their choice of color and fragrance. 737-344-8895. 3 Nautica opened Feb. 19 at the San Marcos Premium Outlets, 3939 I-35, Ste. 214, San Marcos. The store is known for its clothing for men, women and chil- dren; beach accessories; home decor; and
other sustainably made items. This is the second Nautica location in San Marcos, with the other at the Tanger Outlets. 512-754-7113. www.nautica.com 4 Planet 420 , a San Antonio-based business, opened its ninth location Feb. 12 at 705 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos. The new location o ers a variety of products from vape pens and cartridges to hookah and THC supplies to a range of CBD products both for humans and animals. 210-724-3647. www.planet420usa.com 5 Razors and Mirrors Barbershop
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FEATURED IMPACT NOWOPEN City leaders and leadership of the Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area held a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 23 for the new Hays County Workforce Center located at 4794 Transportation Way, Bldg. 5, Ste. 500, San Marcos. “We believe that Hays County and our rural capital area is one of the best places in the country to live, work and do business. We want to spread the word that our region boasts an incredibly skilled workforce that’s ready to attract enterprise to Texas,” board Chair Frank Leonardis said. The center has been a great asset to the community, Leonardis said, as it has been open during the pandemic to help job seekers in the area. The original grand opening was scheduled for February 2020. “When you’re blessed with this much of the I-35 corridor, you’re going to get to reap the rewards. There are so many economic incentives going into e ect in this part of the world. ... We’re looking at continued job growth. It’s being driven directly by employers who
9 Texas Bean and Brew House , locat- ed at 1328 N. I-35, San Marcos, expanded and added a drive-thru that opened for service Feb. 7. The establishment opened in September 2019 and o ers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as espresso drinks and beer. 512-214-8101. www.texasbeanandbrewhouse.com ANNIVERSARIES 10 The San Marcos Art League , located at 117 N. Guadalupe St., Ste. 101, San Marcos, celebrated 10 years of Art Squared on March 12. Art Squared is an outdoor market held every second Saturday from March to December in downtown San Marcos. The market features arts and ne crafts for sale, live music, live art demonstrations, arts and crafts for kids, and more. 512-679-5059 IN THE NEWS The Bloom Bar relocated from 123 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos, to 125 Kellar Road, Ste. C5, Smithville, on March 1. After six years in the down- town square, the Bloom Bar relocated but will still o er oral services for wed- dings and other events. 512-738-5593. www.thebloombar.com
continue to have con dence to create jobs in Texas,” said Bryan Daniel, the chair and commissioner representing the public for the Texas Workforce Commission. The new center at over 10,000 square feet is almost double the size of the previous center and will continue to o er no-cost employment and recruitment services to job seekers and businesses in the rural capital area of Texas, which includes Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano and Williamson counties. 4794 Transportation Way, Bldg. 5, Ste. 500, San Marcos 512-392-1291 www.workforcesolutionsrca.com
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CLOSINGS 11 Golden Chick , located at 101 E. MLK Drive, San Marcos, closed Feb. 14. Caution tape has gone up around the building, and there is signage on the door thanking the community and stating it is closed. The nearest Golden Chick location is in Kyle at 830 Rebel Drive. www.goldenchick.com 12 The Starbucks at the San Marcos Premium Outlets is set to close March 20. Located at 3939 I-35, Ste. 900, San Marcos, an employee of the store said the chain is moving away from walk-in cafes toward drive-thru locations. There is another Starbucks across the street at 690 Center Point Road, San Marcos, along with two on the Texas State University campus, one in Target, and one at I-35 and Hwy. 123. 512-392-6526. www.starbucks.com
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to have a soft opening in late March with an official opening date in April. www.bloom-medicine.com 6 Tropical Smoothie Cafe will open a new location this spring at 4460 FM 1626, Ste. 100, Kyle. Tropical Smoothie Cafe not only serves a variety of smooth- ies like the Super Veggie Avocolada, but it also features an extensive food menu with salads, wraps, sandwiches and more. The new location also has a drive-thru. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com St. David’s HealthCare will invest $185 million for a new hospital in the Kyle area as part of a nearly $1 billion initiative to expand in Central Texas. The new hospital will be 160,000 square feet with a 24-hour emergency care department, inpatient and outpatient surgery, ma- ternity and newborn services, and more. The hospital is slated for a late 2024 completion though officials are still in the process of acquiring the land for it. www.stdavids.com RELOCATIONS 7 Canine Moxy relocated to 200 N. Austin St., Buda, from 131 Coach- man Drive, San Marcos, in February. The business will continue to offer private and group training services for dogs and their owners. There are classes for a variety of needs such as dog socializing, leash walk- ing and snake proofing. Canine Moxy also offers online coaching for extra flexibility. 512-776-9987. www.caninemoxy.com ANNIVERSARIES 8 Los Vaqueros Cafe and Grill , located at 804 W. Center St., Kyle,
plans ranging from 800-1,250 square feet. Amenities within the community include a pool, a dog park, a resident clubhouse, a co-working space and more. However, construction is ongoing on the property and is expected to be complet- ed by the end of July. 512-645-8624. www.citizenhousekyle.com 3 Mindcolor Autism , an applied be- havior analysis therapy facility, opened Feb. 12 at 1728 FM 1626, Ste. 200, Buda. The facility serves children ages 2-18 with autism spectrum disorder through one- on-one therapy and other programs both for children and parents. The facility has various wings dedicated to different age groups that include a sensory room and classrooms to help transition children back into school settings. 512-638-7464. www.mindcolorautism.com 4 Venice Nail Spa , located at 4500 FM 1626, Ste. 100, Kyle, opened at the end of January. The salon offers a variety of nail services such as acrylic nail manicures, dip powder manicure, gel manicures and more. The salon also offers non-nail-related services such as facials and lip, brow, underarm, leg and bikini-area waxing. Venice Nail Spa also has a location in Buda. 512-268-9230. www.venicenailspatx.com COMING SOON 5 Austin-based Bloom Traditional Medicine will open a new location at 151 Kirkham Circle, Kyle. The clinic offers Chinese medicine services such as cup- ping and acupuncture as well as facials, waxing, Botox and more. While there is not an opening date yet, the owners hope 2001 21
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NOWOPEN 1 Anna Dragon opened Anna’s Grooming on Feb. 1 at 181 Kirkham Circle, Ste. B, Kyle. She and her employee, Patti Boord, have more than 50 years of combined experience with animals. Dragon previously served her community offering dog grooming out of a van and has now expanded into a brick-and- mortar location with multiple grooming
tables and space to safely shelter dogs. The business offers full dog grooming services, such as baths and nail trims, for dogs of all sizes. 512-256-5189. www.facebook.com/annasgroomingllc 2 A new apartment complex, Citizen House Kyle , opened Feb. 25 for new residents to move in. The new complex, located at 3400 Kyle Crossing, Kyle, has 342 total apartment homes with a mixture of one- and two-bedroom floor
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traditional soil-based agriculture.” With the U.S. playing a signi cant role in Infarm’s global expansion plans, Texas was strategically chosen to root a new facility that will be able to feed over 18 million people, co-founder and CEO Erez Galonska said in the release. The new facility will be about 73,000 square feet with plans for up to ve additional facilities in the country. The new facility is slated to open in August. www.infarm.com
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COMMUNITY 10 To celebrate its second anniversary, Inspired Minds Art Center located in Buda hosted an Empty Bowl Fundraiser on Jan. 22 with all proceeds donated to the Hays County Food Bank, located at 220 Herndon St., San Marcos. Empty bowl fundraisers are organized by local businesses or organizations to raise money for food charities and banks to help fight food insecurity within their communities or globally. Local artists created and donated more than 200 ce- ramic bowls for the cause that were then bought by members of the community. The founders of Inspired Minds Art Cen- ter, Sinéad Whiteside and Susan Guerra, were able to raise $4,500 for the Hays County Food Bank and presented the check Feb. 16. www.inspiredminds.art, www.haysfoodbank.org
celebrated five years of business Feb. 14. The Tex-Mex restaurant is known for its lunch and dinner specials such as its chile relleno plate and enchilada plates as well as its variety of cocktails. 512-262-0336. www.losvaquerostexmex.com NEWOWNERSHIP 9 Roger Beasley Hyundai , located at 24795 I-35, Kyle, underwent new own- ership Feb. 1 and is now Steele Hyundai. Steele Auto Group, a Canadian auto dealer, expanded its footprint in the U.S. by acquiring Roger Beasley Hyundai of Kyle as well as Roger Beasley Hyundai of New Braunfels. Steele Hyundai will continue to sell new and pre-owned vehicles and offer car services and repairs. 512-262-2020. www.steelehyundaikyle.com
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The Texas State University O ce of Disability Services will host a hybrid event to promote awareness about ableism and help educate the community on how to be an ally for individuals with disabilities. Those interested in the event must register on Eventbrite to attend either in person or receive the Zoom link. 11 a.m. Free. LBJ Student Center, 601 University Drive, San Marcos. 512-245-3451. Eventbrite: Allies for Individuals with Disabilities 26 SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE Willie’s Joint will host a festival at Buda Amphitheater & City Park called the Texas Brewers Festival to be headlined by Vanilla Ice. Proceeds of the festival will go to the Texas Firewalkers, a nonpro t organization aiding families a ected by residential res, and the rebuilding of Papa Jack’s. Festivalgoers can sample various beers and buy the full size of their favorite. 5 p.m. $25 (general admission), $100 (VIP). Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda. www.visitbuda.com 31 THROUGHAPRIL 03 WATCHAN INVESTIGATIONUNFOLD The Texas State University Theater and Dance Department will put on the play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in Nighttime,” based on the novel writ- ten by Mark Haddon. Follow along as a young man is accused of murder and trapes through the streets of London to nd the real killer. 7:30 p.m. (March 31- April 2), 2 p.m. (April 3). $10 (Texas State students), $17 (general admission). Patti Strickel Harrison Foundation Studio Theatre, 430 Moon St., San Marcos. 512-245-6500. https://txstatepresents. universitytickets.com APRIL 02 THROUGH03 GET SWEPT AWAY BY CLASSICALMUSIC The Starlight Symphony, a nonpro t
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The traveling Broadway-style Venardos Circus will make a pitstop in Buda for 16 shows over a week and a half. The circus will showcase its crew of performers, acrobats and more in the nostalgic red-and-white-striped tent. The main show is approximately an hour and a half long and is an animal-free show. Classic circus treats such as cotton candy, popcorn and fresh lemonade will be available for purchase. 1 p.m. (March 19-20, 26-27), 4 p.m. (March 19-20, 26-27), 7 p.m. (March 17-19, 23-26). $16.50 (age 12 and under), $27 (age 13 and up). Buck’s Backyard, 1750 FM 1626, Buda. 786-265-9765. www.venardoscircus.com (Courtesy Venardos Circus)
Enjoy a night of food, drinks and dancing as Texas Old Town presents Live at Tejas Hall. The wedding and event venue in Kyle will open one of its four venues for guests to participate in dance lessons by Valerie Ryan, owner of QuickSilver Dancers, which specializes in country, western, swing dancing and more. Music will feature Tejas Hall’s house band, Triple Threat. Beer, wine, snacks and dinner will be available for purchase. 7 p.m. Free (age 3 and under), $8 (ages 4-12), $10 (age 13 and up). 1205 Roland Lane, Kyle. 512-396-1800. Eventbrite: Texas Old Town presents Live at Tejas Hall (Courtesy Texas Old Town)
orchestra made up of volunteer musicians based in Hays County, will host its Spring Classical Concert series. The shows will feature works from Italian composer Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi and Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, among others. Wine and food will be available for purchase at the April 2 show. 7 p.m. (April 2), 4 p.m. (April 3). Free. Wimberley Valley Winery, 2825 Lone Man Mountain Road, Driftwood (April 2); Wimberley First Baptist Church, 15951 Winters Mill Parkway, Wimberley (April 3). 512-270-0953. www.facebook.com/ starlightsymphonyorchestratexas 09 TOSS THE TRASH The city of Buda, the parks and recreation commission and the sustainability commission will celebrate Earth Day early with the Buda Trash-O , in an e ort to keep the city “Buda-ful.” Participants can take part in a citywide cleanup e ort and will be assigned a speci c location in Buda to collect litter. All supplies needed will be provided.
international artists, local food trucks and vendors, a silent disco, workshops and more. Festivalgoers can also camp on-site for free or in their car for an additional $20. Noon. Free (age 12 and under), $55 (single day), $85 (weekend pass). 2070 Lime Kiln Road, San Marcos. Eventbrite: Martian Arts Festival 16 GOONAHUNT The San Marcos Heritage Board will host an Easter egg hunt for children at Veramendi Park near downtown in honor of Easter. There will also be a turtle petting zoo, a pin the tail on the bunny game, face painting, Easter egg and Easter basket decorating, and more including live music. Food will be available for purchase, and families are welcome to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Children must be registered prior to the event online. 11 a.m. Free. Veramendi Park, 400 E. Hopkins St.,
8:30 a.m. Free. Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda. 512-523-1074. www.ci.buda.tx.us/ budatrasho 09 LEARNABOUT STEAMCAREERS San Marcos High School will be host again to the San Marcos STEAM Festival. Students will have the chance to explore presentations in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematical disciplines from local businesses and organizations to help them expand their horizons. Presentations will highlight how STEAM education material translates into the workplace. 10 a.m. Free. 2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos. 512-393-5900. www.smtxsteam.com 15 THROUGH 16 CAMPWITH FELLOWMARTIANS Apogee Presents will host the fth annual Martian Arts Festival at the Thigh High Gardens. The two-day festival will feature art from both local and
San Marcos. 512-392-4295. www.heritagesanmarcos.org
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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DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
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Projects underway in the San Marcos, Buda & Kyle area
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MAJORWATER SUPPLY PROJECT CONTINUES CONSTRUCTION IN SANMARCOS Since the early 2000s, the city of San Marcos has been working with the Alliance Regional Water Authority. Due to the growth of San Marcos, Buda and Kyle, at some point in the future the cities would be in jeopardy of running out of water, according to San Marcos Director of Utilities Tyler Hjorth. The agreement between the city and the ARWA brings in an adequate amount of water for the residents of San Marcos, Buda and Kyle for the next 50 years, Hjorth said, and could deliver as much as 6 million gallons a day. The water will be delivered from the Carrizo Aquifer, and once treated, the water will travel through a 50-mile underground pipeline—that comes in past Lockhart and connects with the city of San Marcos—to groundwater storage tanks. The roughly 15-acre water treatment plant is located 12 miles east of Lockhart and about 35 miles apart from the groundwater storage tanks in Blanco Vista, visible from I-35. Construction for Phase 1 of the project started in August 2021. Space: 50 miles Timeline: Phase 1: rst half of water supply by the end of 2023; Phase 2: anticipated completion in 2030
MULTIPLE HOMES BEING BUILT IN THE EASTERNAREAOF SANMARCOS The city of San Marcos agreed to provide wastewater services for two new utility districts on the eastern side of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction in December. The agreement was made with a developer who is responsible for the construction. “The city was very excited to enter the development agreement with these two utility districts,” San Marcos Director of Utilities Tyler Hjorth said. “It allows us to provide some protection to the San Marcos river banks, but also work with the developer to bring in much needed housing and commercial on the east side of town.” This land will be used for the development of several single-family homes as well as a commercial district. The utility districts are located in the vicinity of Old Bastrop Highway between Redwood Road and the San Marcos River, according to city documents. The districts are adjacent from one another, but they are being developed at di erent times. One utility district is roughly 567 acres, and the other is approximately 475 acres. Space: Two parcels between Redwood Road, Old Bastrop Highway and the San Marcos River Timeline: TBD
SEVERALMULTIPURPOSE LOTS APPROVED FOR BUDA In 2019, Travis County’s Commissioners Court approved the nal plat of Turners Crossing South Phase 1 located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Austin within Buda’s city limits. The land is roughly 131 acres, and it will consist of one commercial lot, one amenity lot, ve drainage/park lots, one multifamily lot and 251 single-family lots. The city of Austin will provide re ow, water and wastewater to the area. Located 20 minutes from downtown Austin, Turner’s Crossing will o er seven single-story and two-story traditional oor plans that range from 1,240-2,024 square feet. Residents will have easy access to shopping, entertainment and dining in both Buda and South Austin. Homes in Turner’s Crossing will start at $376,990. They will come with three to four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bathroom, and a two-car garage with one- or two-story options. Because this is the initial step, a timeline has not been con rmed. Once the plan is nalized, the project’s timeline will be available. Space: approximately 131 acres Timeline: TBD
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TRANSPORTATIONUPDATES Work on I 35 in Kyle nears completion bymid-2022
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ONGOING PROJECTS
ENDOF THE ROAD TxDOT crews are expected to begin the nal stages of work along I-35 in the upcoming months, which includes nalizing the ramps for Exit 213.
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Road work and reconstruc- tion on I-35 in Kyle continues to make progress to ensure safety and mobility needs are addressed in one of the fast- est-growing parts of Texas. The RM 150 to Kyle Crossing project, part of the Mobility35 sector of the Texas Department of Transportation, continues to progress to meet the anticipated mid-2022 completion date, weather permitting. The project is a stretch of 3.39 miles and is split into four phases that are meant to recon- struct portions of the frontage road as well as remove and reverse existing entrance and exit ramps along the frontage road from FM 1626 to Kyle Crossing. Crews are currently in the midst of reconstructing the bridge over Plum Creek, which is
part of Phase 3, according to the Mobility35 construction informa- tion. Phase 3 work also includes more frontage work along the northbound side of I-35. Crews are expected to nalize the northbound I-35 entrance and exit ramps for RM 150, exit 213, in April, TxDOT public information o cer Bradley Wheelis said. Closer to mid-2022, the nal phase will begin to remove the existing entrance and exit ramps between RM 150 and FM 1626, perform nal paving work and adjust signage for the entire project. Timeline: September 2020-mid- 2022 Cost: $21.9 million Funding sources: Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, TxDOT
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FM 621 lane additions Approximately 2 miles of FM 621 in San Marcos are expected to be widened to add extra lanes and shoulders. Crews are coordinating the movement of util- ities in the area. Once that is complet- ed, construction work will commence to widen the road. Timeline: January 2022-fall 2022 Cost: $2.9 million Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation
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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF MARCH 8. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT SBKNEWS COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. pected to continue through March. Timeline: May 2020-summer 2022 Cost: $10.07 million Funding source: Capital Area Metro- politan Planning Organization Hopkins Street improvements Construction on Hopkins Street im- provements continues as the project nears completion. In its fourth phase of construction, crews have poured con- crete driveways and sidewalks along Hopkins as well as installed storm sewer and water lines. Further sidewalk work and utility line installation is ex-
Roadwork onMartinez Loop and Cortez Street underway Kyle city o cials announced Feb. 17 that there will be intermittent lane closures on MARKETPLACE AVE. PROCEED WITH CARE
in their driveways, not on the roads. The city warns of rough roads during the construction period. Construction will be done Mon.-Thu. from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for the duration of the road- work through March 29. Timeline: February-March 2022 Cost: $41,000 Funding source: city of Kyle
Citizens living on these roads are asked to park cars in their driveways; citizens driving through these areas should be on the lookout for detours while new asphalt is laid. SOURCE: CITY OF KYLE COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Martinez Loop and Cortez Street near the downtown area as work begins to lay new asphalt on the roads. Detours for those driving around the a ected areas are recommended, and residents who live on those streets are encouraged to park their cars
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GOVERNMENT
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
The Hays County Emergency Rental Assistance Program began six months after receiving federal funds. This is a timeline of events leading up to the nearly $2.5 million loss of federal funds.
The Department of the Treasury states that the expenditure ratio is 30%. Those below 30% of their spent funds are subject to potential recapturing of funds.
OCT. 4
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Adewale Adeyemo announces detailed reallocation guidelines stating that there is a minimum ratio needed to be met and “the closer [an entity] is to the minimum ratio, the lower the amount of recaptured funds will be.”
Hays County ERA Program loses $772,791.22, which is reallocated to other entities utilizing their funds.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury launches a $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance Program; Hays County receives $6,955,475.70.
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The Department of the Treasury may re-evaluate all entities once again, at which point Hays County may lose more funds.
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The Hays County ERA Program loses $1.7 million.
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The Department of the Treasury announces an additional $21.6 million to entities to ensure they are serving their communities and addressing housing challenges.
The Department of the Treasury announces that the amount of funds spent in June is the most spent in all previous months combined. Hays County launches its ERA Program to help citizens in need of financial assistance.
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ERA Program Manager Wesley Matthews resigns, prompting the commissioners to seek proposals for the position. The Department of the Treasury re- evaluates all entities.
The Department of the Treasury begins evaluating every entities’ reports, looking for those that did not meet the minimum requirement and reallocating funds from those entities.
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Hays County Commissioners Court approves a contract for the ERA Program manager position with Ardurra Group Inc.
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Hays County under scrutiny for nearly $2.5 million loss of funds
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county opted not to hire a third party to run the program as “all proposals received by the county included elevated administration costs, which the county thought would negatively impact the funding available for its citizens in need of assistance.” However, on the frequently asked questions page of the Department of the Treasury’s website, it is stated that 10% of the funds allocated to entities “may be used for administra- tive costs attributable to providing financial assistance and housing sta- bility services to eligible households.” Becerra cited his grievances with the former ERA program manager, Wesley Matthews. “The shortcomings of the expendi- ture ratios were a direct result of the program manager’s narrow approach to the administration of the ERA Program,” Becerra wrote. In his time as programmanager from July 2021-January 2022, Matthews alleged that all requests for additional staffing for the programwere denied. For $84,000, or 1.2% of the nearly $7 million allocated, the program could have hired six additional employees for help, he said. When asked about the letter to the U.S. representatives and about Matthews’ attempts to get additional staffing help, Becerra told Commu- nity Impact Newspaper in an email “I signed the letter as the head of
Commissioners Court. I personally do not believe we should blame anyone but the court.” Instead of spending $84,000, the commissioners were willing to lose over $2 million, Matthews said. He also alleged that attempts to speak to the commissioners for input and assistance for the program were either denied or very difficult to achieve and were often kept in execu- tive sessions, meaning the transcripts and details are not public record. The ticketing system to receive appli- cations and keep track of information was run through the county’s informa- tion technology system, he said. Upon Matthews’ departure from the program, the county Commissioners Court issued a request for proposals to outsource the position. They have since approved a contract with Ardurra Group Inc. for the position. Ardurra began meeting with staff, training and the takeover of the programMarch 9. The county will be re-evaluated every two months. The minimum amount that needs to be spent will continue to increase by 5% each month. If the county fails to meet that minimum, it could continue to lose the ERA funding. Requests for 2022 spending data were not made available from the pro- gram by the publication of this article. Residents in need of assistance can apply at https://era.co.hays.tx.us.
therefore making it ineligible for additional funding. The county was not only ineligi- ble for additional funding to help residents, but it was almost too late for the county to keep the original amount of funding provided. In mid-September, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Adewale Adeyemo pre- sented detailed guidelines regarding reallocation of funds from entities that had not spent 30% of their funds by October. By the end of the month, Hays County reported it had spent $149,733, or 2.65% of the funds. As a result of not meeting the minimum requirements, $772,791.22 was taken from Hays County’s ERA fund—along with 20 other entities nationwide—in December and reallo- cated elsewhere. In February, the Department of the Treasury took another $1.7 million from the Hays County ERA fund for not meeting the minimum spending requirement. On Feb. 7, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra posted to Facebook a letter he wrote to U.S. Reps. Chip Roy, Roger Williams and Lloyd Doggett asking for assistance regarding the second loss of funds. “Hays County is seeking an exten- sion of time in order to adequately allocate the funding to our citizens,” Becerra wrote in the letter. In the letter, Becerra said that the
In February, Hays County learned it would be losing federal funding for the second time from its Emergency Rental Assistance Program for not meeting the minimum spending requirement, at almost $2.5 million. The U.S. Department of the Treasury began the $25 billion program in January 2021, to help citizens with rent, utility and other payments. Through the Department of the Treasury, funding was allocated to more than 500 cities, counties and other entities across the country. Hays County was allocated $6,955,475.70 in ERA1 funding, though the money remained untouched through August, according to the Department of the Treasury’s ERA reports. The county also received $7,552,074 million in ERA2 funding for non- COVID-19 related expenses that can’t be touched until ERA1 funds are spent. It was not until six months later, in July, that the county announced the ERA program that is meant to provide financial assistance to residents for rent, utilities and other payments. In September, the Department of the Treasury allocated even more funding to ERA programs to “high-performing” entities. Neighboring entities such as Travis County had already spent almost $2 million by Sept. 1. Hays County did not disperse a penny by Sept. 1,
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