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Volunteers dwindling The majority of re departments and stations in the country are volunteer run despite a steady decrease in volunteers in recent years.
70% of re departments are volunteer only. 18.4%
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of re departments are a mix of volunteers and career re ghters. 11.6% of re departments are career only. decrease in volunteer re ghters nationwide from 2000-20. 12.92%
The South Hays Fire Station No. 13 was the last volunteer run station in the county. The station has made the change to career re ghters to be able to service the area as volunteers here and nationwide are in high demand with a low supply. Local re stations see rise in calls, drop in volunteers SOURCES: NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY IMPACT
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sales tax funds to hire almost two dozen re ghters and make the pivot from volunteers. “We were the last full volunteer department in the county, and we identi ed, a couple of years ago, that the sta ng model needed to change,” SHFD Chief Rob- ert Simonson said. “We looked at the sales tax revenue, and we decided that the time was right because of the sta ng, and we were a little bit more nancially stable, to move towards career sta ng.”
At around 10:30 p.m. Feb. 11, a re broke out at a home on Hilliard Road in San Marcos. The South Hays Fire Department responded through Station No. 11 on Hunter Road even though Station No. 13, which remains unsta ed, is also on Hilliard Road and less than a mile from where the re took place. Station 13 was the last volunteer-run re station in the county, and in December, the Hays County Emergency Services District No. 3 opted to allocate $1.39 million of
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Voters asked to approve tax recapture BY ERIC WEILBACHER
Recapturing tax dollars School districts in Texas nd themselves in recapture when the Texas Education Agency deems their property tax revenues in excess of funding needs.
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attendance credit funding in excess of its needs to the Texas Education Agency aligns with the experience of other districts in Texas that have median family incomes on the lower end of the statewide average. “One of the ways that I often speak about this topic is that there is a dif- ference in property wealth and per- sonal wealth. The example that I often give to people is South Padre Island [Port Isabel ISD],” said Christy
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In addition to bond propositions, voters within San Marcos CISD will decide whether to voluntarily send property tax revenue collected in excess of the district’s funding needs to the Texas Education Agency to allocate it to property-poor districts in need. Why and how SMCISD became required to ask voters for an atten- dance credit election—other- wise known as recapture—to sell
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About $5 billion was paid by Texas school districts to the TEA in 2022-23. Around 160 districts across Texas were in recapture as of the end of 2022.
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1979 at 145 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos, and shared a space with Alchemy Records. Owner Dina McAweeney said she is excit- ed to make her shop her own. Atypical Apothecary sells an assortment of herbs, teas and crystals as well as supporting local artists through consignments. The shop also has charm and tarot readings throughout the week. Instagram: Atypi- cal Apothecary 5 Plex Integrated System Solutions as they would like for a monthly price. www.clubcarwash.com RELOCATIONS 4 Atypical Apothecary relocated to 118 N. LBJ Drive on March 24. The apothecary shop was previously located relocated to 115 Warden Lane, San Marcos, from 107 S. Austin St., Buda, and celebrated with a grand opening March 18. The business o ers equip- ment and installation service for both commercial and residential properties of speakers, phone and video systems, home surveillance, and more. The business relocated to its new location as it now owns the property and could not nd property for sale in Buda. 512-400-3002. www.plexiss.com 6 TruChoice Pregnancy Resource Center , a faith-based organization, relocated from Warden Lane to 1881 Medical Parkway, San Marcos, at the end of October. The pregnancy care center o ers pregnancy tests, ultra- sounds, STI and STD testing, post-abor- tion support, and options counseling. 512-396-3020. www.truchoiceprc.org
NEW MANAGEMENT 7 Following the announcement of its closure in February, Yoyi’s Fruity-Land reopened under new management in March at 1404 Clarewood Drive, Ste. 110, San Marcos. The shop special- izes in desserts, such as its Mangonada with frozen mango and chamoy, fruit bowls, and smoothies, as well as street corn. 737-221-8941. Facebook: Yoyi’s Fruity-Land COMMUNITY 8 DMJ Real Estate Investments , locat- ed at 100 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos, has started a grant program called the Monsegue Grant for Aspiring Entrepre- neurs. The minority-owned business opened in San Marcos at the end of 2022 and is working to get more involved in the community, DMJ nancial analyst Joseph Rodriguez said. Any graduating high school senior planning to attend a two- or four-year university is eligible for the grant; students do not need to be seeking a degree in business but must have an idea for a business. DMJ will be giving out ve $1,000 grants; there is a soft deadline of May 1, but students may submit an application after that date as long as it is before the start of the fall semester. Applications can be found on the DMJ Facebook and Instagram. 9 The San Marcos City Council gave the green light for a new “gateway mural” on the back of the former Hays County Jus- tice Center, located at 110 E. MLK Drive, on March 21. The building is now home to In- dustry, AquaBrew, Little Caesars Pizza and
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NOW OPEN 1 Amanda Alexander and her friends opened Southwest Training , a strength and conditioning gym located at 212 W. San Antonio St., Ste. A, San Marcos, on Jan. 23. Alexander said the lack of strength and conditioning gyms in the area pushed her to create that environment for her friends and the community. Aside from the equipment found at gyms, Southwest Training also provides programming for newcomers who may need help. 512-298-2290. www.swtsmtx.com 2 Texas Bean and Brew House opened in its second location Jan. 4 at the San Marcos Premium Outlets, 3939 S. I-35, Ste. 900, San Marcos. The rst Texas Bean and Brew House opened in 2019 at 1328 N. I-35, San Marcos. The all-day
breakfast joint o ers specials, such as the Texas B&B, which comes with eggs, pancakes, bacon or sausage, and potato hash. Other breakfast items include breakfast tacos, omelets, French toast and more. Texas Bean and Brew House also serves lunch and dinner with its menu featuring sandwiches, chick- en-fried steak and salads. 512-214-8101. COMING SOON 3 A new car wash business is coming to San Marcos at 1508 S. I-35. Club Car Wash , a rapid express car wash, will open next to Texas Roadhouse. Club Car Wash o ers a variety of car washes, including MVP, Elite, VIP and Rookie packages. There is also a member club, the Unlimited Club, that allows cus- tomers to wash their vehicles as often
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other local businesses. The mural space is 200 by 25 feet, or around 5,000 square feet, and will cost $100,000, which has been allocated through the permanent art account within the city’s hotel occupancy tax fund. The mural will be designed to best be viewed from a distance for safety reasons, given its location. Next steps for the gateway mural will be a design process that includes community meetings for resident input; the artists will need to be able to interpret community input for a meaningful visual. CLOSINGS 10 Italian chain Fazoli’s closed its San Marcos location at 927 Hwy. 80 some- time in March, though it is unclear what date the restaurant closed. A note was posted on the front door of Fazoli’s. Sig-
nage for the business has also been re- moved. Fazoli’s has locations throughout the state, o ering dine-in Italian staples, such as breadsticks, pasta, sandwiches, pizza and more. Fazoli's locations also o er catering services and large fami- ly-style meals. www.fazolis.com 11 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen , located at 1628 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, has closed following a re on the afternoon of April 7. By the time the San Marcos Fire Department arrived to Popeyes just before 3 p.m. April 7, the roof of the building had collapsed, according to a Facebook post by the San Marcos Professional Fire ghters Associa- tion. There were no reported injuries and the cause is currently under investiga- tion. It is unclear what will happen to the building. The franchise also has a location at 2820 S. I-35, San Marcos.
FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Duett’s Texas Club , a new bar and restaurant located at 420 Main St., Martindale, is scheduled to open in early summer. Duett’s Texas Club is owned by Katie and Ryan Grametbaur, wife and husband and the former owners of former Martindale River Cafe, as well as Maury Domengeaux and Steve Schossareck. Domengeaux and Schossareck purchased the building and asked the Grametbaurs if they would be interested in running a restaurant.
“We just really sat on what Martindale needed and what we were already seeing trending at the cafe,” Katie Grametbaur said. www.duettstx.com
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will also soon offer Brazilian waxing and lash extensions. 512-295-0142. Facebook: Forever Polished Nail Bar 3 A gas station and convenience store called InstaFuel Travel Center opened in March at 16649 I-35, Buda. The new convenience store carries a range of products from snacks to drinks and other household items. Inside the store is also the third and newest location of Sharks Burger . The other two locations are in Leander. The menu features the same classics, such as the Great White Ched- dar Bacon Burger, Shark Bites, breakfast tacos and more. Facebook: Sharks Burger 4 Ghostletics Gym held a grand opening party March 18 to cele- brate its newest facility, located at 1151 Bunton Creek Road, Ste. 201, Kyle. The first Ghostletics Gym opened in June 2021 at 1220 Satterwhite Road, Ste. 502, Buda. Similar to the first lo- cation, the new gym is an open ware- house-style facility that is accessible to members 24/7. The Kyle facility has treadmills, an array of free weights for strength training, barbells, squat racks and other exercise equipment. Monthly memberships start at $54.95. 512-605-9936. www.ghostleticsgym.com 5 Midas , a locally owned and -operated auto repair franchise, opened March 6 at 2325 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle. The business offers a wide variety of auto care, includ- ing oil changes, tires, car batteries and exhaust system services. Aside from colli- sion work, such as body damage, the shop is full service and can do most types of maintenance work, co-owner Chris Gan- non said. 512-910-8973. www.midas.com 21 6 Brandon and Shawn Dykes opened Synchronicity Cryo and Wellness on March 22 at 21150 I-35, Ste. E, Kyle. The couple is local to Buda and has been working for months to open their shop and connect with other businesses within the community. The business offers cryo- therapy, also referred to as cold therapy; infrared sauna heat therapy; reiki; and other alternative treatments for health and wellness. The business also offers a discount for local high school students and Texas State University students. 512-577-8860. www.synchronicitytx.com Rebecca Basma Smith and Brandon Lantz
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Smith opened Rise and Shine Tattoos , a private tattoo studio in Kyle, in February to provide a calm sanctuary and one-on- one space for clients. Rebecca Basma Smith has been in the tattoo industry for nearly two decades, which began with an apprenticeship at Classic Tattoo in San Marcos. She specializes in mostly black-work tattoos in an ornamental, decorative style that includes florals and pattern work. She also likes tattoos to focus more so on longevity. Rise and Shine Tattoos is an appointment-only studio to focus on clients individually; the form to submit an appointment request is available on the owners’ Instagram pages. Instagram: riseandshinetattoos, beccadoodletattoos, doon_tattoos COMING SOON 7 A new development called Corner on Main has been greenlighted by Buda City Council through a specific-use permit that will bring restaurants and retail to the eastern side of the city. The mixed-use development will be located on approximately 5.5 acres of land at the northwest corner of Main Street and Fire Cracker Drive east of I-35. The project will be around 48,000 square feet across seven buildings, according to Ryder Jeanes with CLD Realty, the broker of the development. The location will consist of local businesses. There are a couple leases in the works, includ- ing Smoothie King, which has already been executed, and a UPS store, Jeanes said. Other prospective tenants include a nail salon, restaurants and bars, a bagel shop, and more. The first businesses are estimated to open in late 2024.
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NOW OPEN 1 A chance encounter between Victoria Santana and Adrian Gutierrez nearly a decade ago brought them together to create a family and American Vintage Society , which celebrated its grand opening March 25 at 17020 S. I-35, Buda. American Vintage Society specializes in Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, jiu-jitsu, self-defense classes and more. The business has been in the works since 2018, and the couple began building out their garage to offer small group and one-on-one lessons when COVID-19 hit. The duo also partners with other local businesses to build a community
of health and wellness. The space is two stories with punching bags, mats, and other gear and equipment for the variety of classes offered. 512-781-1967. www.americanvintagesociety.com 2 Forever Polished Nail Bar held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 17 to celebrate the opening at 1949 Fire Cracker Drive, Ste. 120, Buda. The salon offers an array of manicure services, such as acrylic nail exten- sions, gel manicures and classic nail polish manicures as well as manicures for men and kids. The salon also offers pedicures, some of which include callus and cuticle care, hot stone massag- es, leg massages and more. The salon
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ANNIVERSARY 8 Growler’s Express will cele- brate its fifth anniversary April 21 at 1567 Main St., Ste 800, Buda. Brothers Joseph and Roberto Garcia opened the shop in 2018, offering two dozen Texas craft beers on tap. In addition to beers ranging from 32 to 64 ounces, Growler Express offers beer flights for more variety. The business also regularly hosts food vendors, game nights and other events. 512-361-0911. www.growlerexpresstx.com RENOVATIONS 9 The Mockingbird Room —an event venue at the Plum Creek Golf Course, located at 4301 Benner Road, Kyle—re- opened at the end of March following six
months of renovations. Improvements to the space include new wood flooring and acoustic ceilings for better sound. There is also a new bridal suite for brides and their bridesmaids to get ready in as well as new arches for couples to stand in front of for their ceremony. 512-262-5555. www.mockingbirdroom.com CLOSINGS 10 Buda’s Brightside , a nonprofit that provides day habilitation services to adults 18 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities, announced its closure March 6 following changes made to home and community-based services by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Buda’s Brightside, located at 205 W. Goforth Road, opened in 2006 as Terry’s Day-Hab. In 2020 the business converted to nonprofit status.
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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN It was still dark out the morning of March 30 when patrons waited for the doors to open at the new Costco Wholesale store at 19086 S. I-35, Kyle. It has been more than a year since the city of Kyle and Hays County were able to secure Costco through economic incentives. “This is an incredible moment for our community. We welcome a well- known and respected business that is synonymous with quality products and services,” said Alex Villalobos, Hays County judge chief of sta .
Residents will no longer have to travel to Selma or Austin for access to all of Costco’s o erings. The store has a gas station, optometry services, a food court and more. 512-400-2311. www.costco.com
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April & May events
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The Hill Country Cook-O Association will host a Cinco de Mayo Menudo Throwdown at the Hays County Historic Courthouse. A $1,000 prize goes to the winning menudo. There will also be two pageants with prizes. Proceeds will go to the association’s Kids With Cancer project. 11 a.m. Free (admission). 111 San Antonio St., San Marcos. 512-392-8387
The city of Buda is hosting its annual spring Sip N Stroll downtown. There will be stops set up along Main Street to taste di erent drinks as you go. The event will feature participating downtown shops and local restaurants. This event is only for age 21 and older. 5:30 p.m. $35. Main Street, Buda. www.downtownbudatx.com/sip-n-stroll
Fiesta San Antonio runs through April 30.
WORTH THE TRIP Fiesta San Antonio Fiesta San Antonio, the local annual springtime celebration, o ers more than 100 events citywide featuring food, entertainment, parades, festivals and formal galas. Proceeds from each event bene t participating Fiesta Commission member organizations and local community nonpro ts and causes. Fiesta San Antonio—an event that began as a parade to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the Battle of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto in 1891—has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s culture and traditions. The parade through downtown San Antonio will be held April 28 along with dozens of events throughout downtown April 20-30. The parade will begin near San Antonio College and will end at the intersection of Santa Rosa and E. Martin Street. Event times, admission prices and locations vary. www. estasanantonio.org
APRIL 29 CELEBRATE LOS NINOS Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas and the Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos will host the inaugural Dia del Niño event—or Children’s Day—the celebration of children and childhood. The event will feature Latino culture displayed through art, mariachi, ballet folkloriko, pinatas and more. 10 a.m. Free. 111 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos. 512-781-8488. www.visitsanmarcos.com 29 SHOOT CLAY PIGEONS The Kiwanis of San Marcos will host the second annual Sporting Clays Shoot to support children throughout the community. Proceeds of the clay shoot will go toward local community groups such as Hays County Youth Livestock Expo and the Hays County Food Bank as well as scholarships for San Marcos High School seniors. 8 a.m. Free. 12601 FM 20, Kingsbury. 512-665-2998. Facebook: San Marcos Kiwanis Club 29 THROUGH 30 WATCH WIENER DOGS RUN The Buda Lions Club will host its 26th annual Wiener Dog Races at Buda
barbecue rib cook-o and a margarita making contest, each of which will be judged based on taste, strength and more. Performances from the Lehman Lobos Mariachi Band, Kyle Baton Twirlers and more will be sprawled throughout the weekend with a rework show May 20. There will also be a “Gathering of the Kyles” for all individuals named Kyle. Contest award winners will be announced May 21. Times vary. Free (admission). 512-262-1010. 700 Lehman Road, Kyle. www.kylefair.com 20 TOUR TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY The Heritage Association of San Marcos will host its 46th annual Heritage Association Spring Tour of the art and architecture of Texas State University. The tour, called “Town & Gown,” will be self-paced to allow patrons to take in the buildings throughout the campus, sculptures and other artwork. 10 a.m. $25 (through May 19), $30 (day of). A welcome to and welcome home party for GJ Kinne and David Baili at the Dan and Cindee Diepenhorst Champions Club will follow the event. Tickets $45. 401 University Drive, San Marcos. 512-392-4295.www.heritagesanmarcos.org
Amphitheater & City Park. The main event will feature purebred and mixed wiener dog competitions. There will also be a pet parade, a barbecue cook-o , local vendors, and arts and crafts. Shuttle buses will be available to and from the event in the parking lot behind Cabela’s and Garrison Park. 9 a.m. $5 (general admission). 204 San Antonio St., Buda. 512-914-2858. www.budalions.com MAY 04 THROUGH 07 CHERISH THOSE WHO SERVED Kyle and Central Texas AMVETS Post 115 invite the community to see The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Kids are welcome, but no pets are allowed. The exhibit will hold its opening ceremony May 4 at 9 a.m. The Wall That Heals will be open 24 hours a day until it closes May 7 at 2 p.m. Free. 700 Lehman Road, Kyle. www.cityo yle.com/recreation/wall-heals 19 THROUGH 21 PARTY AT LAKE KYLE The city of Kyle will host its rst-ever Kyle Fair Tex-Travaganza, a three-day festival at Lake Kyle. There will be a
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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Hwy. 21 to William Pettus Road. The water line project was included in the city’s Water Master Plan to support future de- velopment at the San Marcos Airport and a proposed San Marcos Fire Department training facility. Timeline: August 2022-spring 2023 Cost: $1.59 million Funding source: city of San Marcos 3 Uhland Road under construction Construction on Uhland Road includes the full-depth reconstruction of County Road and Uhland Road, a round- about at the Uhland Road and River Road intersection, and a bike lane. The bike lane will be located between the I-35 frontage road and the low-water crossing at River Road. A stormwater drainage system will also be installed along County and Uhland roads with a new outfall to the Blanco River. The sidewalk will be extended up to 10 feet wide along Uhland Road to Aquarena Springs Drive, and an additional bus stop with upgrades of two existing bus stops will also be included in the construction of the proj- ect along Uhland Road with water and wastewater improvements along County and Uhland roads. Timeline: March 2021-spring 2023 Cost: $6.54 million Funding source: Community Develop- ment Block Grant Disaster Relief Program
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and improving bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. The reconstruction of the main lanes and bridge over the San Marcos River as well as the bridge over Hwy. 123 are also part of this project. Timeline: August 2021-spring 2025 Cost: $107 million Funding sources: TxDOT, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2 Hwy. 21 receives water line improvements Roughly 9,000 feet of 12-inch water line will be installed from Airport Drive off
The Texas Department of Transporta- tion’s I-35 at Hwy. 123 projects consist of intersection improvements at I-35 and Hwy. 123 as well as ramp reversals between Hwy. 80 at Hopkins Street and RR 12 at Wonder World Drive. The project will work to improve safety and mobility, according to TxDOT. The nearly four-year project includes widening the southbound frontage road bridge over the San Marcos River, adding frontage road bridges over Willow Springs Creek,
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2023-24 calendar approved for SMCISD
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Attendance has remained steady over the years but took a hit during the 2021-22 school year.
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HIGHLIGHTS SAN MARCOS CISD The San Marcos CISD board voted to cancel the single-member District 3 election at its meeting March 6. The incumbent, Mayra Mejia, will not run for re-election; Sandra Sepulveda Lopez is running unopposed. Scholars who receive this grant will receive aid for tuition, mentorship, tutoring, housing, study abroad programs and more. first-generation Latino students at Texas State University by the Hector and Gloria López Foundation on March 27. Hays CISD will meet April 25, May 15 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 will meet May 1, 15 at 6 p.m. at San Marcos High School, 2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos. 512-393-6700 • www.smcisd.net MEETINGS WE COVER
Overall attendance goal
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SAN MARCOS The San Marcos CISD board approved the calendar for the 2023-24 school year March 6. Staff will return to school Aug. 4, and new teachers will have new teacher orientation Aug. 1-3. The first day for students will be Aug. 15; the last day will be May 23, 2024.
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Attendance recovering in Hays CISD
DATES OF NOTE Here is a rundown of notable dates for students and parents in San Marcos CISD.
BY ZARA FLORES
“Are we where we want to be? No, but I also want to give the credit to our teachers and staff who are working hard to get kiddos in,” Director of Student Services Brian Dawson said. Further analysis shows for the 2022-23 school year, attendance started strong and slowly tapered as the year progressed to drop below 95%. The goal for attendance dis- trictwide is 96%.
HAYS CISD Despite continued growth and plans for additional schools in Hays CISD, enrollment is still not where district offi- cials would like. A presentation March 27 found attendance during the 2022-23 school year through March 11 was up nearly 3% from the previous school year. The 2021-22 school year saw a drop in attendance of 5%, hovering at just over 90% attendance.
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News from San Marcos, Kyle, Hays County & Texas
QUOTE OF NOTE
Crestwood Center to remain open
SECURING WATER AND BUSINESSES
San Marcos City Council will meet May 2 and 16 at 6 p.m. 630 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos 512-393-8000 www.sanmarcostx.gov Kyle City Council will meet May 2 and 16 at 7 p.m. 100 W. Center St., Kyle 512-262-1010 www.cityo yle.com Buda City Council will meets May 2 and 16 at 6 p.m. 405 E. Loop St., Buda 512-312-0084 www.budatx.gov Hays County Commissioners Court will meet April 25 and May 9 at 9 a.m. 111 E. San Antonio St., San MEETINGS WE COVER HIGHLIGHTS TEXAS The state has surpassed the 30 million mark in population, o cially clocking in with nearly 30.03 million residents in 2022. That number vaults Texas into California’s tier as the only two states with populations over 30 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2022 alone, Texas saw a total increase of more than 470,000 residents. From 2000 to 2022, the state grew by 9.08 million residents-the most in the nation, and almost 3 million more than Florida. From 2021 to 2022, Hays County saw a population increase of nearly 15,000 people. HAYS COUNTY Austin Pets Alive, an animal welfare organization based out of Austin, has partnered with Hays County to serve as the project coordinator and aid in the creation of a new pet resource center as of March 28. APA will be tasked with researching land options for the new facility, sta ng, establishing a fundraising board and ultimately operating the center. The facility will be around 27,000 square feet total across two buildings and an outdoor area; it will also serve as a community clinic with a subsidized spay and neuter program. “THE TWO ARRESTS WERE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORDINANCE, AS BOTH ARRESTS HAD OTHER OFFENSES UNRELATED TO MARIJUANA.” STAN STANDRIDGE, SAN MARCOS POLICE CHIEF, ON THE MARIJUANA ORDINANCE
There were nearly a dozen active businesses operating out of the Crestwood Center that were at risk of closing. Businesses at Crestwood Center: • AJ’s Ranch Road Grill • Gray Horse Saloon (closed March 18) • Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva • Meadows Insurance Agency • The Pita Shop • Peachy Clean/Cabana Clean • Shaolin-Do School of Martial Arts
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services to their respective prop- erties,” according to a March 24 letter from Greg Carr, the director of neighborhood enhancement for the city of San Marcos. Crestwood Center property man- ager Christian Umstattd previously con rmed with Community Impact that the center needed to raise $200,000 by March 31 to connect to the city’s sewer system. “The parties... assure the city of San Marcos that construction on the project will begin soon,” the letter read. “Provided that the property owners continue to maintain the status quo by su ciently disposing of their wastewater in the manner currently in use, then the city of San Marcos will continue to supply water to the properties.”
SAN MARCOS With just a week left until the water was set to be shut o at the Crestwood Center—meaning the closure of several local businesses— funding has been secured to keep them open for the foreseeable future. The entire mall, located on Old RR 12, San Marcos, was at risk of having its water shut o by the city as it ran o a septic system for waste- water that was out of compliance and posed risks to the community, according to city documents. The Crestwood Center property owners James and Thomas Umstattd, as well as the adjacent property’s owner Tom Holman, “have reached an agreement to provide the necessary funding for the wastewater extension project that will provide wastewater
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Plans for Limestone Creek to displace homes in Quail Ridge
CONFLICTING STATUTES Despite more than 80% voter approval of the ordinance to end low-level marijuana enforcement, there are legalities standing in the way of enforcing it.
The memorandum states: • If marijuana is seized and is the only drug found, the individual will be released. • Individuals will only be charged or cited if other drugs are found.
BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
containing lot numbers and tax IDs, Morris’ home is one of the residences impacted, as con rmed through the Hays County Central Appraisal District website. As of April 5, the city had not yet contacted him to let him know that his house will be seized. “I haven’t heard anything,” Morris said. “They’re going to pay out the nose.” Justin Belmore, vice president of land acqui- sition with Meritage, said they will meet with the city in April to discuss the alignment and design for Goforth Road.
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KYLE The residents of six homes in the Quail Ridge subdivision are set to be displaced by a new development called Limestone Creek after an amendment to the existing development agreement was approved. The Kyle City Council approved the amendment March 7 and established a tax increment reinvest- ment zone with Meritage Homes of Texas LLC. The homes will be acquired to make way for a new road within the development. Residents who will be displaced may be eligible for relocation assistance and bene ts, including moving costs, replacement housing payments or pur- chase supplement, accord- ing to agenda documents. One resident a ected is Stan Morris, who has lived in his home for 30 years. Based on city documents
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Police chief clari es policy post marijuana ordinance approval
BY ZARA FLORES
SAN MARCOS Arrests and charges of individuals accused of marijuana possession are still occurring, though those few arrests were based on other enhanced charges, according to an update provided by police Chief Stan Standridge on March 7. This comes after an ordinance was passed to end low-level marijuana enforcement last November with more than 80% voter approval. Standridge said the ordinance to adopt a policy regulating enforcement is pursuant to the law. However, Section 370.003 of Title 11 of the Texas Local Government Code directly conicts, stating an entity “may not adopt a policy under which the entity will not fully enforce laws relating to drugs.” Two arrests were made from Nov. 17 to Feb. 28. One individual charged with marijuana possession was also charged with manufacture/delivery of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl or ketamine, which the ordinance allows, Standridge said.
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