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SMALL BUSINESS IS THE BACKBONEOF OUR COMMUNITY. THAT IS THE SENSEOF PLACE THAT SOMANY COMMUNITIESARE MISSING.

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Hospitality businesses, forced to adapt to COVID19 restrictions, are hopeful for economic recoveries this year. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper)

Optimismfor an economic recovery begins to take hold inHays County Cathy Dillon, owner of San Marcos’ Crystal River Inn, is hopeful that 2021 will be much better for her business than 2020. disappeared as weddings, reunions and graduations were canceled because of the coronavirus. “It was just stunning,” Dillon said. “I mean, it’s sup- posed to be a business, but there isn’t any and there’s nothing you can do about it, and we’ve not had that experience before.” BY WARREN BROWN

Her and her husband’s bed and breakfast, open for more than 30 years, normally has 50%-70% of its rooms booked on any given night, but the string of cancellations brought about by the rst wave of the pandemic was the beginning of a 35-day streak with- out a guest.

On March 16, as news about the COVID-19 pan- demic began gaining momentum, the phone at Crys- tal River Inn began ringing o the hook. Over the next few days, Dillon said reservations for the entire year

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FROMHEATHER: Happy New Year to all of you. This edition of Community Impact Newspaper is called our Annual Community Guide. In it, we are sharing one of the top stories to follow in 2021—the area’s goals toward economic recovery. Also included in this issue are demographic data and extensive listings for shopping and dining establishments that opened in 2020 or that are coming soon. At Community Impact Newspaper , we value our readers and would like to encourage you to please reach out to us with story ideas or inquiries about advertising opportunities.

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

NOWOPEN 1 El Jefe Mexican Restaurant , located at 2550 Hunter Road, Ste. 1106, San Marcos, opened Nov. 25. The restaurant has an extensive menu that extends beyond Mexican fare and includes na- chos, burgers, salads, empanadas, tacos, autas, enchiladas and more. El Jefe is open Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 737-213-4202. Facebook: El Jefe Mexican Restaurant 2 Maroni’s Pizza Kitchen , located at 117 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, opened Nov. 16 in the location that used to be occupied by a Jimmy John’s sandwich shop. Owner Richard Wilson said Maroni’s serves custom pizzas made from scratch as well as specialty pizzas, including the Napoletana and the Margherita. “Cus- tomers will get a high-end pizza like they would in New York, but at half the price and at a neighborhood joint in San Marcos,” Wilson said. “We have people coming in from New York and New Jersey, and they are our repeat customers.” 512-214-8388. www.maronis.pizza 3 A new location of the chicken chain Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opened at 15295 I-35, Buda, on Dec. 31. This location marks the restaurant’s rst foray into Buda. The eatery is known for its chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, and sides ranging from Cajun rice and coleslaw to biscuits and mashed pota- toes. Popeyes is open daily from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. for dine-in and drive-thru ser- vice. 737-667-1107. www.popeyes.com COMING SOON 4 Fresco is expected to open Jan. 26 on the ground oor of the Lyndon Build- ing at 200 Springtown Way, Ste. 120, San Marcos. Customers will be able to design their own salad and grain bowls with signature ingredients, such as the Grilled Adobo Lime Chicken. Dressings and sauces are made in-house, and the business will also feature seasonal aguas frescas and patio seating. www.frescoeats.com 5 A Starbucks location at 18900 S. I-35, Kyle, is expected to open in

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summer 2021, according to information from the company. The new store will be located at the Dry River District in Kyle, a 65-acre, multiuse community that is under construction and will be welcoming several new businesses upon completion. A spokesperson for Star- bucks said the new location will employ approximately 35-45 employees and will feature a drive-thru. www.starbucks.com 6 A new location of Ti’s Treats at 18840 S. I-35, Kyle, can be expected to open in late 2021, according to informa- tion from the company and Endeavor Real Estate Group. Endeavor is the developer of the Dry River District in Kyle, a 65-acre multiuse community that is under con- struction. Ti’s Treats is known for deliv- ering warm baked cookies and brownies, and it was originally opened in 1999 by students at the University of Texas in Austin. www.cookiedelivery.com ANNIVERSARIES 7 Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt , located at 200 Springtown Way, Ste. 110, San Marcos, celebrated its one-year anni- versary Dec. 12. The frozen yogurt shop features more than 50 avors, including gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan ice creams and personalized froyo cakes. 512-667-6606. www.menchies.com 8 OMG Seafood celebrated its one-year anniversary in San Marcos on Dec. 13. The restaurant, located at 205 Moore St., San Marcos, oers traditional Cajun cuisine and has a menu that includes shrimp, crabs, corn, potatoes, sausage, fried catsh, fried shrimp and seafood gumbo. 512-667-6224. www.facebook.com/ omgseafoodsanmarcos

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9 Reliable Automotive , located at 4600 FM 1626, Kyle, celebrated its one- year anniversary Dec. 9. Having built a visible presence in Hays County, the rst Reliable Automotive opened in San Marcos in 2012, and a second location opened in Buda in 2016. The repair shop oers a range of automotive services. 512-262-7376. www.reliable-auto.com IN THE NEWS 10 The Comfort Suites Near Texas State University at 104 N. I-35 Frontage Road, San Marcos, was listed for sale in January for $4,750,000 with Rav Singh, an associate broker with Singh Commer- cial Group. The hotel was built in 2006 and renovated in 2018, and the 53-room, 27,144-square-foot hotel is priced at $174.99 per square foot. According to its website, Comfort Suites oers a comfortable place to stay in the Texas Hill Country and a convenient option for visitors to Texas State University and San Marcos’ outlet malls. 512-392-1006. www.choicehotels.com COMMUNITY 11 A community art show focusing on women and their art will take place at the Price Center, located at 222 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos, on March 8. The show, titled “ From Challenge Comes Change ,” is open to all area women and those who identify as female. Informa- tion from the Price Center states plans call for a virtual and in-person show as well as a virtual celebration March 8. Works will be accepted Jan. 25-26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on how to submit work, email Clay DeStefano

1 million-square-foot warehouse distribution center in north San Marcos at Fortuna Road and Yar- rington Road, across from the Hays County Transportation Depart- ment, according to city documents and City Council members. The project became apparent when documents for a parking variance were submitted to the city of San Marcos for review and city ocials let slip what the develop- ment’s intended use would be. The warehouse is planned to be 1,005,000 square feet and will occupy roughly 71 acres in the Whisper Planned Development District on the north side of San Marcos. According to JimWelch, vice president of Pape-Dawson Engi- neers Inc., the project aims to come online in roughly nine months. “This is, as you know, very, very time sensitive,” Welch said. “We have to start right away, and we’re looking to be online in Septem- ber. So, even once we do start

Potential employment gures were not immediately available, but Welch said the site plan would include 557 parking stalls. Mayor Jane Hughson and other City Council members expressed a desire for electric car-charging stations and solar panels to oset some of the facility’s environmen- tal impact, although it was not clear if these were included in the current plans for the project. Amazon operates another warehouse on the south side of San Marcos and announced plans earlier this year to open a sortation center in Kyle. A document for the requested variance includes the proposed use for the site as “Amazon Distribution/Warehouse.” “I will say, you know, in our packet it’s pretty publicly clear who the end user is, and it’s an Amazon warehouse distribution center,” Place 1 City Council Member Maxeld Baker said.

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San Marcos has seen its population growth to be more steady in the timeframe from 2014-19. In that span, the population increased about 23%, which represents the slowest growth when compared with Buda and Kyle.

From 2014-19, the city of Buda has grown considerably to a nearly 65% increase in population. Also of note, the median household income has jumped by about $20,000.

The city of Kyle has not grown as much as Buda, but from 2014-19, its population jumped from a little more than 30,000 to nearly 43,000, representing a 39.27% increase.

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MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME $27,261 $40,370 2014 2019

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AMERICAN 1 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen 2540 S. I-35, San Marcos www.cheddars.com $$ H K COMING SPRING 2021 2 Chick-l-A 1433 N. I-35, San Marcos 512-392-5771 www.chick-l-a.com $ B K 3 Fat Shack 350 N. Guadalupe St., San Marcos 512-667-9380 www.fatshack.com $$ 4 Ike’s Love & Sandwiches 301 N. Guadalupe St., San Marcos 512-667-7691 www.loveandsandwiches.com $$ ASIAN 5 KAsian Garden 302 University Drive, Ste. A, San Marcos 512-805-3333 www.asiangardentx.com $$ 6 Xian Sushi and Noodle 200 Springtown Way, Ste. 138, San Marcos 512-614-4028 www.xianfresh.com $$ H BBQ 7 San Marcos BBQ 1701 S. I-35, San Marcos 512-938-1019 www.sanmarcosbbq.com $$ COFFEE &DONUTS 8 Babe’s Doughnut & Coee Shop 214 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 979-260-0277

Bring this ad to your initial consultation for $250 OFF comprehensive treatment 1890 Medical Parkway, Ste 101 512-782-2046 www.DrColville.com www.facebook.com/babesdoughnut $ B 9 Kahvie Lofts 817 Chestnut St., Ste. 221, San Marcos 512-749-1003 www.kahvie.com $ B 10 Lamppost Coee 407 S. Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 103, San Marcos 512-921-6895 www.lamppost.coee $ 11 Shipley Do-Nuts 1245 Main St., Buda 512-312-9393 www.shipleydonuts.com $ B MEXICAN 12 Bandit Tacos 2610 Main St., Buda 512-748-3932 www.bandittacos.com $ B 13 El Jefe Mexican Restaurant 2550 Hunter Road, Ste. 1106, San Marcos 737-213-4202 www.facebook.com/eljefe2550 $$ K 14 Helen’s Casa Alde 569 Main St., Buda 512-295-2053 www.helenscasaalde.com $ B 15 Mucho Taco 1109 S. I-35, San Marcos 512-667-7166 www.muchotaco.net $ B OTHER 16 Longhorn Daiquiris 1617 Aquarena Springs, San Marcos

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are the co-owners of the locations in Southwest Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos. The menu at Green Mesquite features more than barbecue. Chicken-fried steak and a Texas-style cheesesteak po’boy are a couple of the Southern-style menu items customers can order. Reese said the most popular item on the menu is the two-meat barbecue plate. Patrons can choose from brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, turkey, chicken, chicken wings, sausage or ham, along with two sides. 737-266-2696 www.greenmesquitebbq.com

1 Helen’s Casa Alde oers a migas breakfast taco that comes with bacon and cheese.

Oct. 20 at its location at 200 Springtown Way, Ste. 124, San Marcos. Owner Joe Reese said the restaurant, which opened its rst location in 1988 in the Barton Springs area of Austin, is known for its brisket, sausage, chicken wings and chicken-fried steak. The San Marcos location marks the establishment’s third location since opening more than 30 years ago. When Tom Davis opened the rst Green Mesquite BBQ & More on Barton Springs Road in 1988, Reese was his go-to barbecue guy. Today, Reese and his brother Fred

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512-667-9190 www.facebook.com/longhorndaiquiris $ B H K PIZZA 17 Marco’s Pizza 1245 Main St., Bldg. 200, Buda 512-400-3045 www.marcos.com $$ 18 Pie Shack ATX 306 S. Main St., Buda 512-655-3855 www.pieshackatx.com $$ SEAFOOD 19 Mud Bugs: A Cajun Joint 306 S. Main St., Ste. 107, Buda 512-523-8241 www.facebook.com/peaceloveandcrawsh $$$ H

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2 San Marcos BBQ has become known for its sandwiches, including The Buddy, which features brisket, sausage, pickles and onion.

Despite a pandemic that was widely detrimental to small businesses, several new dining establishments have opened throughout the San Marcos-Buda-Kyle area in 2020. Mexican restaurants 4 THESE NUMBERS COME FROM IMPACTS GATHERED IN 2020 AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE COMPREHENSIVE. Tracking T H E O P E N I N G S American restaurants 3 Pizza restaurants 2

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CLOTHING 1 The Little House on Main 569 Main St., Buda 512-763-0569 www.thelittlehouseonmainbuda.com 2 Red Wing Shoes 200 Springtown Way, Ste. 118, San Marcos 800-733-9464 www.stores.redwing.com 3 The Unknown Concept 218 Guadalupe St., San Marcos 737-213-4168 www.theunknownconcept.com MARKETS 4 Los Olivos Market Buda 306 S. Main St., Buda 512-523-8222 www.losolivosmarkets.com 5 Manor Market Rellery 206 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos 512-216-6727 www.manormarketrellery.com 6 Mill Street Market 641 Mill St., San Marcos 512-667-6721 www.facebook.com/millstreetmarketsm 7 Poco Loco Supermercado 1487 Old Goforth Road, Buda 512-312-9276 www.pocolocosupermercado.com 8 Three Six General 1904 RR 12, San Marcos 512-667-6474 www.threesixgeneral.com NUTRITION&HEALTH 9 Kyle Nutrition 121 Hall Professional Center, Kyle 830-387-8702 www.instagram.com/kyletxnutrition 10 Tea2Go TeaNergy Kyle 22420 I-35, Kyle 512-787-6073 www.tea2go.us RETAIL 11 Lowe’s 1980 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle

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2001

OLD GOFORTH RD. 7

Los Olivos Market Buda

JACK C. HAYS TRAIL

COURTESY LOS OLIVOS MARKET BUDA

150

www.lowes.com COMING EARLY 2021 12 MCM 3939 S. I-35, Ste. 1020, San Marcos 512-669-5001 www.mcmworldwide.com 13 Target 101 Concho St., Ste. 200, San Marcos 512-393-5400 www.target.com SPECIALTY 14 Galaxy Bicycles 500 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos 512-392-3320 www.galaxy.bike 15 Ghost Tactical 1220 Satterwhite Road, Ste. 406, Buda 512-937-2817 www.ghost-brand.com 16 Modern Day Hemp Co. 317 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 737-213-4161 www.moderndayhempcompany.com 17 Solid Gold 164 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos 512-392-5337 www.solidgoldsmtx.business.site SWEETS &TREATS 18 Over the Moon Popcorn 925 Hwy. 80, Ste. A, San Marcos 512-216-6846 www.facebook.com/overthemoonpopcorn

KOHLERS CROSSING

HALL PROFESSIONAL CENTER

KYLE

CENTER ST.

150

CHESNUT ST.

SESSOM DR.

SAN MARCOS

MILL ST.

CONCHO ST.

8 25

WONDER WORLD DR.

SPRINGTOWN WAY

23 2

MARTIN LUTHER KING DR.

123

1979

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Solid Gold

Venice Nail Spa

COURTESY SOLID GOLD

COURTESY VENICE NAIL SPA

Lionheart Hobby opened in Kyle in November.

19 Red Bus Bake Shop 801 Chestnut St., San Marcos 512-537-1902 www.thecokitchen.com SERVICE 20 The Massage Studio 825 Main St., Ste. 135, Buda 512-759-8532 www.themassagestudio.com 21 Rose Drake Photography 105 Center St., Kyle 512-523-8256 www.rosedrakephotography.com 22 Saute and Sip 100 Houston St., Ste. 9, Buda 512-910-5802

www.sauteandsip-buda.com 23 uBreakiFix San Marcos 200 Springtown Way, Ste. 112, San Marcos 512-667-7297

COURTESY LIONHEART HOBBY

FEATURED RETAILER LIONHEART HOBBY A Lionheart Hobby, located at 5500 FM 2770, Ste. 103, Kyle, opened in November. Owner Danielle Adams said Lionheart Hobby sells tabletop games, plastic model kits, tools and accessories. Hobbyists will nd tools, paints, accessories and books at the shop to help complete models. “We are family-owned, and between me and my partner we are bringing

more than 30 years of experience in the hobby industry and a lifetime love of board games,” Adams said. “There is nothing like this in the area, and we really wanted to see something like this brought here.” The shop also purchases collections from customers that include scale models, model railroading, historical and model resource books or magazines, or diecast. 512-504-3404 www.lionhearthobby.com

www.ubreakix.com 24 Venice Nail Spa 1245 Main St., Buda 512-361-0425

www.venicenailspatx.com 25 X’Clusive Hair Studio 1904 RR 12, Ste. 103, San Marcos 512-392-2511 https://xclusivehairstudio.business.site

This list of area dining establishments is non-comprehensive.

Medpark Hearing Center & San Marcos Ear, Nose and Throat • Clean & check of your current hearing devices • Hearing screening FREE

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Anthony Atencio, HIS Hearing Instrument Specialist

Not to be combined with any other offer. Exp: 2/15/2021.

SAN MARCOS BUDA KYLE EDITION • JANUARY 2021

2021 Improving Our Community in THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER The 64,000 sq. ft., two-story Public Safety Center will be located on Marketplace Avenue at Kohler’s Crossing and provide space to fully staff the Police Department – in a single location – with room to grow as the Kyle population grows. The Public Safety Center will also allow the Police Department to expand its services with dedicated space to: • Improve emergency response times; • Accommodate those experiencing trauma as a result of crime;

CITY OF KYLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Through COVID we have adapted to serve the public in safe and convenient ways! There are many ways to browse and select books to be picked up, as well as online resources to expand your knowledge on a variety of subjects and topics. The Library is open for curbside service during the following hours: Monday - Thursday: 11 am -7 pm Friday: 11 am - 6 pm Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm For information on reserving books or to sign up for your library card, visit www.cityofkyle.com/library. Online Resources Linked-In Learning - Grow your skills with over 16,000+ online courses taught by real-world professionals! Overdrive - Thousands of eBooks, audiobooks and videos, all you need is your library card! CALENDAR LISTINGS: 3/13- Adult Fishing Tournament 3/27- Easter Event 7/4- 4th of July Firework Celebration 7/23- Drive-in Movie 8/26- National Dog Day 10/15- Halloween Movie at the Lake 10/23- Center St. Trick or Treat Event Nov.- Chili Cook Off (Dates TBA) 12/1- Santa on the Square 12/1 - 1/3- Holiday Light Display at City Square Park For more events visit www.cityofkyle.com/calendar Volunteers Needed for the Great Texas River Cleanup First Weekend in March

• Create an investigations suite and canine unit; • Manage evidence processing and storage; • Increase officer training and pursue accreditation; and, • Expand community-based programs and mental health services. For more info visit the project page at www.cityofkyle.com/projects.

Join us Labor Day Weekend for the premier hot air balloon festival in the Hill Country, with vendors, live music, and endless entertainment! Visit www.pieinthesky.com details.

PARKS AND RECREATION SCHEDULE For more details visit www.cityofkyle.com/recreation

ACTIVITIES Skate Nights at Ash Pavilion Disc Golf Swimming CITY PARKS & TRAILS Lake Kyle Mary Kyle Hartson Park Gregg-Clarke Park Steeplechase Park & Dog Park Waterleaf Park Plum Creek Preserve & Nature Trail

NEW IN 2021: Skate Nights at Ash Pavilion Roller Hockey League Youth Roller Hockey Clinics Kickball League Spring Break Camp Kyle Summer Camp Cool Springs Trail Open EVENTS Founders Day Parade 2021 Registration: 8/24 - 10/4 Parade takes place 10/9 at 10am

Bunton Creek Park & Plum Creek Trailhead

Kyle Market Days July - September Second Saturday Location TBA ORGANIZED SPORTS Roller Hockey Kickball Youth Basketball

See everything your area has to offer with the City of Kyle Mobile app! Features include: • City Calendar • Bill Pay • Rideshare Deals • COVID Info

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TRANSPORTATION

Updates on key transportation stories

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OTHER PROJECTS TO FOLLOW IN 2021