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In the 2020 census, Hays County proved to be the fastest- growing county in the nation for counties with more than 100,000 residents. That change does not happen evenly among county precincts and requires a change in the boundaries for the Commissioners Court to ensure voting power is evenly distributed.
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population growth in Hispanic or Lat- inx voters in the northeastern portion of the county and that we believe that they had Voting Rights Act obli- gations to draw a precinct that would allow the Latinx community there to elect the candidate of their choice,” said Sarah Chen, a legal fellow with the Texas Civil Rights Project, one of several organizations that followed the county’s redistricting process.
maps that split San Marcos two ways instead of three. Both wanted more of downtown San Marcos and Texas State University tying into Precinct 1 bound- aries instead of Precinct 3, which now stretches from San Marcos to Wimber- ley and to the northwestern corner of the county, according to the maps. Precincts 2 and 3 divide Kyle, and Precincts 2 and 4 divide Buda. “We were making sure that the county was aware of the huge
A new electoral map is set for the next decade, splitting San Marcos, Buda and Kyle along signi cantly dif- ferent commissioner precinct bound- aries than the prior map following the results of the 2020 census. The Hays County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 on Nov. 9 approving the new map. Precinct 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe andHays County Judge Ruben Becerra voted against the new
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restaurant across the street called the Blind Salamander Cantina . Located at 301 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos, the new cantina’s menu will feature tacos as well as margaritas. The new business is slated to open mid- to late January. A phone number is not yet available. www.facebook.com/blindsalamandertx NAME CHANGES 4 All BBVA locations in the U.S. converted to PNC branches in Octo- ber, including one bank in San Marcos. BBVA Group nalized the sale of its U.S. banking operations over the summer, according to a press release. The compa- ny will retain its U.S. presence through BBVA Securities and the New York branch, which will serve large corporate and institutional clients. Following the acquisition, PNC is the fth largest com- mercial banking organization by assets in the country. The San Marcos location that transitioned to PNC is located at 300 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos. 512-754-8800. www.pnc.com NEWOWNERSHIP 5 EVO Entertainment Group an- nounced Jan. 3 it has acquired Showbiz Cinemas in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida and Wyoming. This takeover establishes EVO as one of the largest operators of cinema entertainment centers o ering bowl- ing, games, food and more at locations including the San Marcos location in the Springtown Shopping Center at 1180 Thorpe Lane, Ste. 130, San Marcos. 512-210-8600. www.evocinemas.com/ springtown 6 The Porch and The Taproom , locat- ed at 129 E. Hopkins St., Ste. 110 and 120 respectively, underwent new owner- ship Nov. 1. The new owners, Sara Levine and Samantha Strahan, met with the previous owners, Travis Kelsey and Kevin Shea, in early March 2020 and worked toward nalizing ownership for over a year and a half during the pandemic. The new owners plan to introduce brunch menus to both locations in spring 2022 and have begun o ering live music at The Porch. 512-392-9824. www.taproomsanmarcos.com 1984 1979
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RENOVATIONS 7 The city of San Marcos held an open house Jan. 12 for the community to o er input regarding the future transformation and reconstruction of Kissing Alley , locat- ed at 121 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, a local music and event space. The city is set to invest $5 million to replace existing infra- structure such as wastewater and electric utility upgrades to meet current standards. Additional improvements may include enhanced lighting, public art, performance spaces and landscaping. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2023 and nish in spring 2025. 512-393-8130. www.sanmarcostx.gov 8 Rogelio’s Restaurant , located at 625 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos, closed Dec. 24 for renovations. The air con- ditioning unit is set to be replaced as well as lighting xtures throughout the restaurant. Rogelio’s is known for its lunch and dinner Tex-Mex cuisine as well as all day breakfast and is slated to Meals onWheels Central Texas named Henry Van de Putte as the new president and CEO on Jan. 6, and he will o cially take the helm Feb. 7. The previous presi- dent and CEO, Adam Hauser, announced his retirement in fall 2021. Meals on Wheels Central Texas was founded in 1972 to help nourish the community through meal distribution and various programs such as Mike’s Place for early- to mid- stage Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org reopen Jan. 17. 512-392-4141. www.rogelios-restaurant.com IN THE NEWS
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NOWOPEN 1 A second location of Sugar Shack Bakery opened in November at 690 Center Point Road, Ste. 205, San Marcos. Owners Ashbi and Chad Wil- son have owned the business for three years and outgrew the original location of the bakery in Wimberley. Production will phase out of the Wimberley loca- tion, which will become a strictly retail location of baked goods. The San Marcos location features breakfast pastries, des- serts, gluten-free items, a hot breakfast menu and a lunch menu of sandwiches. The new location also has a full espresso bar and o ers boba tea. 737-221-8903. www.sugarshackbakerytx.com
2 Eyemart Express , located in the Guadalupe Crossing shopping center at 200 N. I-35, San Marcos, opened Jan. 17. It is the 13th location in Central Texas with locations in Austin, New Braunfels and San Antonio. The new store will have an on-site lab and lens technicians who can make glasses and prescription sunglasses the same day. The store will also carry frames from brands such as Ray-Ban, Nike and Disney. A phone num- ber is not yet available. www.eyemartexpress.com COMING SOON 3 Allen Shy, owner of Crafthouse in downtown San Marcos, is opening a new
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SCHOOL NOTES 9 Texas State University announced Jan. 3 it will temporarily hold classes vir- tually from Jan. 18-30 amid the COVID-19 surge. Classes will return to in-person instruction Jan. 31. Texas State campuses, including the main campus at 601 Univer- sity Drive, San Marcos, will remain open as will the Alkek Library, LBJ Student Center and the student health center. www.txstate.edu COMMUNITY 10 The City Recreation Hall , located at 170 Charles Austin Drive, San Marcos, will be renamed to the Pauline Espinosa Com- munity Hall, approved by the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Board on Dec. 16. In June, the board invited residents and local
organizations to submit their nominations. The Council for Indigenous and Tejano Community submitted Pauline Espinosa, a Mexican American business owner and community leader in the 1930s in San Mar- cos. Though approved by the parks board, the nomination must still be approved by City Council. 512-393-8400 CLOSINGS 11 Cicis Pizza , located at 1101 Thorpe Lane, Ste. 107, San Marcos, closed in No- vember. A sign posted on the front door states it has permanently closed after serving the community for the past three years. The location of the chain opened in September 2018 and is known for it pizza and bu et. The closest location of Cicis Pizza is located at 5695 Kyle Parkway, Ste. 400, Kyle. www.cicis.com
FEATURED IMPACT IN THE NEWS AquaBrew , located at 110 E. Martin Luther King Drive, Ste. 130, San Marcos, announced Jan. 4 a merger with ShotGun Seltzer, the rst craft seltzer of Texas. AquaBrew was founded in 2016 by Carlos Russo in a small pub and in 2021 relocated into its current facility that includes a 20,000-square-foot production oor. Lori and Brad Foster founded ShotGun Seltzer in 2019 with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Lori said they knew that eventually they would have to build their own brewery, buy one or partner with one that could handle their rising demand.
“For us, AquaBrew was a perfect t. It was a way for us to control our own destiny by gaining ownership in a brewing facility with the capacity we needed to properly grow the brand,” Lori said in a press release. 512-353-2739. www.aqua-brew.com, www.shotgunseltzer.com
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EXPANSIONS 7 Austin Regional Clinic announced Dec. 20 that the ARC Center Street location, at 22420 I-35, Ste. 203, Kyle, will be expanding to add dermatology services. Starting Jan. 4, Kathryn Seims will begin offering services to treat a range of dermatological conditions such as adult and teen acne; chronic skin problems; and skin cancer screenings, evaluations and more. 737-404-0347. www.austinregionalclinic.com IN THE NEWS The city of Buda announced Dec. 17 it is preparing for severe winter weather by purchasing generators for water and wastewater treatment facilities. With American Rescue Plan Act funding, the two trailer-mounted generators will en- sure that the city’s facilities have power and that communication will remain open in the event of a power outage. The city has also purchased sand and snow chains for the police and public works departments in case of snow. www.ci.buda.tx.us The city of Buda announced Jan. 5 it is accepting applications for the new library strategic planning committee through Jan. 24. The committee will provide guidance regarding the library’s strategic plan update and goals for the next five years to the City Council. Those interested must be residents of Buda. 512-295-5899. www.ci.buda.tx.us/95/ Boards-Commissions
Commerce Center at 301 Vista Ridge Drive, Kyle. The company will be invest- ing $2.2 million for the approximately 50,000-square-foot facility, which is set to be completed in the summer. The new facility will bring in over 70 full-time jobs to the area. Redbird was founded in 2006 to help make aviation more accessible with modern technology and engineering. www.simulators.redbirdflight.com 4 Venice Nail Spa is set to open by the end of January at 4500 S. FM 1626, Ste. 100, Kyle. The new nail salon will offer spa-like services such as manicures, pedi- cures and more. A phone number is not yet available. www.venicenailspatx.com 5 The Kyle Economic Development Department announced Dec. 8 a new location of Z’Tejas Southwest Grill will open in late 2022 within the Dry River District, a 65-acre mixed-use development off I-35 in Kyle. The new restaurant will be approximately 4,500 square feet with an additional 2,000 square feet serving as an outdoor patio. The restaurant will also be the first that the company owns outright. Over 50 jobs and approximately $4 million of capital investment will be brought into the city by the restaurant. www.ztejas.com RELOCATIONS 6 Bad Ass Foods relocated to Rail- house Bar, located at 107 E. Center St., Kyle, in November after its one-year lease at Papa Jack’s Bar ended. Now in a food truck, Bad Ass Foods serves burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and more. 737-373-5537. www.facebook.com/ badassfoods512 2001 21
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NOWOPEN 1 Castle Liquor opened in late Novem- ber at 1290 Bebee Road, Ste. 300, Kyle, and sells liquor, wine, hard seltzers, sodas and juice. 512-504-3052 COMING SOON 2 ATX Specialty Foods is set to move into the Hays Commerce Center at 301 Vista Ridge Drive, Kyle, a mixed-use
development off I-35 that broke ground in 2018. ATX Specialty Foods will anchor the 100-acre parcel of land with 53,000 square feet of a custom-built produc- tion facility and 20,000 square feet of commercial space. ATX Specialty Foods produces dips and sauces for a variety of brands and restaurants including Hopdod- dy and Julio’s Sauces. The company is set to fully move into the commerce center in the summer. www.atxspecialtyfoods.com 3 Redbird Flight Simulations is slated to open a new facility at the Hays
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400 Main St., Buda, closed perma- nently in January. In a Facebook post Jan. 2, the owners stated that due to inflation, their business model was no longer sustainable and decided to cease operations. The food truck specialized in traditional, boneless and cauliflower wings in over 15 different flavors. www.batwingsco.com 9 The Budaful Hiker , located at 122 N. Main St., Buda, permanently closed Nov. 30. The Budaful Hiker opened in Buda in 2018 followed by the Wimber- ley location. In a post on Instagram, the owners stated that a culmination of rapid growth and staffing shortages made it difficult to keep the doors open at the Buda location. The Wimberley store, located at 13911 RR 12, will remain open, and customers can also shop online for hiking and camping gear, clothing and more. www.thebudafulhiker.com 10 Pie Shack ATX , located at 408 N. Main St., Buda, permanently closed Dec. 31. The family-owned business opened in March 2020 and specialized in wood fired pizza and also serves salads, pot pies and desserts. Working through the pandemic, lockdowns, staffing issues and price increases made it difficult for the owners to remain open. 512-655-3855. www.pieshackatx.com
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However, Tracy was involved in the United States Swim School Association that had a facility in Fort Wayne that the couple ended up purchasing. They went on to convert it into a Nitro Swimming instructional facility. Both coming from competitive swimming backgrounds, the couple said they could not imagine their Kyle facility not having both instructional and competitive swimming. The new center will feature an instructional pool with ve 25-yard swimming lanes and an Olympic-sized pool with 24 25-yard lanes and 10 50-meter lanes for competitions. www.nitroswim.com
Nitro Swimming will open a new location of its indoor, climate-controlled swim centers in late 2022. The groundbreaking for the 40,000-square-foot building is slated for January, east of FM 1626 and north of Kohlers Crossing in Kyle. Tracy and Mike Koleber opened the rst center in Cedar Park in 2007 before opening a second location four years later in Bee Cave. They felt as though the Austin area had a shortage of pools and that they could bridge that gap. “When we built Nitro Cedar Park, I thought that was it. I didn’t really have aspirations of building more locations,” Tracy said.
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BUCK’S BACKYARD 1750 FM 1626, Buda 512-312-9456 www.bucksbackyard.com JANUARY 19 The Rowdies 21 Jukebox Preachers feat. Art Tigerina CHEATHAMST. WAREHOUSE 119 Cheatham St., San Marcos 512-353-3777 www.cheathamstreet.com JANUARY
Runners can participate in the San Marcos Half Marathon, 10K or 5K at the Tanger Outlets. Formerly known as the Moe’s Better Half Marathon, this is the second race in the Texas Hill Country Series by Scallywompus. 7:30 a.m. (half marathon), 8:15 a.m. (10K), 8:35 a.m. (5K). $40-$95 (through Jan. 22), $45-$100 (Jan. 22-Feb. 5), $50-$105 (race day). Tanger Outlets, 4015 N. I-35, San Marcos. www.scallywompus.com/san-marcos- half-marathon
22 ATTENDAN ANNIVERSARY GALA The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum will host its 15th anniversary gala celebration and silent auction to raise funds to renovate the museum’s auditorium. The event will also feature dinner and guest speaker W.F. Strong, Texas historic and culture commentator for Texas Standard Radio Network on NPR. 6:30 p.m. $75. Holiday Inn Event Center, 105 Bintu Drive, San Marcos. 512-353-3300. www.lbjmuseum.com 29 TRAVEL IN TIME FOR AMURDERMYSTERY The Kyle Chamber of Commerce will host its 20th anniversary gala, “Death of a Gangster,” a 1920s-1940s-themed murder mystery event. The gala will feature performances by The Murder Mystery Co., a professional acting troupe, throughout the evening with skits and evidence to solve a crime. There will also be a silent auction with varying items such as wine, gift baskets, vacations and more. 5 p.m. (VIP cocktail hour), 6 p.m. (doors open). $125. Texas Old Town, 2210 S. Old Stagecoach Road, Kyle. 512-268-4220. www.kylechamber.org FEBRUARY 04 PARTICIPATE INA DIALOGUE FOR PEACE The city of Kyle will host another event in its Dialogues for Peace and Progress series called “Celebrating Black History Month.” Council Member Dex Ellison will moderate the panel of individuals who will have discussions to raise awareness and facilitate change in the city. 7 p.m. Free. Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center St., Kyle. 512-262-1010. www.cityo yle.com/ dialogue 08 THROUGH 13 WITNESS A SHAKESPEAREAN TRAGEDY Texas State University’s Theatre and Dance Department will perform William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” directed by graduate student Martin Asprey. Watch the live performance of the story of a Scottish soldier and his struggle for power. Originally published in the early 1600s, this play is categorized as a tragedy that deals with adult themes such as PTSD, violence and death. 7:30 p.m. (Tue.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $10 (students), $13 (groups of 10 or more), $20 (general admission). Patti
JANUARY 15 THROUGH 17 CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Strickel Harrison Theatre, 405 Moon St., San Marcos. 512-245-6500. https://txstatepresents.university tickets.com 12 DISCUSS CURRENT CLIMATE ISSUES Texas State University invites the community for a discussion about climate issues, social sciences, hard sciences, humanities and more. A meteorologist, a professor in the Texas State College of Health Professions, a youth hunger advocate and more will speak about their work and experiences. 1 p.m. $10 (students), $25 (general admission), $100 (VIP). Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 405 Moon St., San Marcos. 512-245-6500. www.tedxtexasstateuniversity.com
The Dunbar Heritage Association will host a three-day celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Kids can create crafts on the rst day followed by the rst Hays County CommonUnity MLK Jr. Festival, and the event nishes with the annual march through downtown. 10:30 a.m. (Jan. 15), 4 p.m. (Jan. 16), 9:30 a.m. (Jan. 17). Free. 625 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos (Jan. 15), 111 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos (Jan. 16), MLK and LBJ drives, San Marcos (Jan. 17). 737-999-0403. www.dhasmtx.com 16 WITNESS THE ‘KING OF ROCKAND ROLL’ The Kyle Area Senior Zone, a nonpro t organization providing support and community to seniors age 50 and older, will host a belated birthday bash in honor of Elvis Presley at the Krug Activity Building. Dennis Hall, an Elvis Presley impersonator, will perform some of the King’s greatest hits. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase, and seating is rst-come, rst-served. 3 p.m. $5. 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle. 512-618-3536. www.kasz.org 20 PREPARE FOR THE FALL SEMESTER Valor Public Schools will host a parent information night for those interested in enrolling their children at the new campus opening for fall 2022. The headmaster and other members of leadership will provide information regarding the curriculum, enrollment process and more. 6:30 p.m. Free. Sun eld Station, 2610 Main St., Buda. 512-521-0600. www.valorpublicschools.org 21 VOTE INANART COMPETITION The Inspired Minds Art Center will host the Buda Art Brawl, an art competition with all proceeds going to fund Art for All scholarships to provide an art education to those in nancial need. Watch as eight artists battle in three timed rounds, and the audience chooses the winner at the end. There will be live music from Austin-based band Money Chicha and drinks from Still Austin Distillery and Suds Monkey Brewing Co. 7 p.m. Free (age 10 and under), $10 (under age 21), $25 (age 21 and up). 121 Main St., Buda. 512-256-0181. www.inspiredminds.art/budaartbrawl
22 Shaker Hymns 27 JJ and the .45s 28 Jesse Daniel 29 Dylan Wheeler FEBRUARY
05 Holly Beth THEMARC 120 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos 512-757-5443 www.themarcsm.com JANUARY 22 Wax Motif 27 MK THE PORCH 129 E. Hopkins St., Ste. 110, San Marcos 512-392-9824 www.taproomsanmarcos.com JANUARY 20 DJ Chow 22 The Memphis Strange 28 Rock Bottom String Band 29 The Lonesome Hearts 30 Brother Shaw FEBRUARY 05 Strahan & The Good Neighbors
Do some yoga, grab a pint and cuddle some goats at Hopsquad Brewing. WORTH THE TRIP FEB. 06 TAKEANOT SO AVERAGE YOGACLASS Hopsquad Brewing in Austin is hosting an outdoor yoga class in partnership with Goat Shenanigans. A certi ed yoga instructor will be leading a yoga class along with baby goats as they prance around and help with yoga poses. Bring a yoga mat for an hour of exercise and after the class, cuddle with a goat and have a discounted pint at the brewery. A discounted drink is included with each ticket. 11 a.m. $19 (class), $22 (class, yoga mat rental), $29 (class, yoga mat to keep). 2307 Kramer Lane, Austin. www.goatshenanigans.com
RAILHOUSE BAR 107 E. Center St., Kyle www.railhousebar.com JANUARY 21 Brodie Lane 22 Sonny Wolf Band 28 The Genders WILLIE’S JOINT 824 Main St., Buda 512-295-0483 www.williesjoint.com JANUARY 19 Bo Luna Acoustic 23 Janie Balderas Acoustic 30 Chuck Shaw Acoustic FEBRUARY 05 Wyatt Weaver Band
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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San Marcos is home to the San Marcos River and Texas State University. It grew the least of all three cities in the last decade but still has the highest population. SANMARCOS PHOTOS BY ZARA FLORES COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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KYLE
The smallest of the three cities, Buda showed signi cant growth over the last decade with the entire population doubling in size.
Designated as the “Pie Capital of Texas,” Kyle showed signi cant increases in its Asian and Hispanic/Latino populations over the last decade.
SOURCES: CITY OF BUDA, CITY OF KYLE, CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER San Marcos Buda Kyle Hays County
San Marcos, Buda and Kyle have seen signi cant increases in population since 2010, with more than 50% growth in each city. Population changes
Elected o cials LOCAL Hays County Commissioners Court Judge: Ruben Becerra Precinct 1: Debbie Ingalsbe Precinct 2: Mark Jones Precinct 3: Lon Shell Precinct 4: Walt Smith San Marcos City Council Mayor: Jane Hughson Place 1: Max eld Baker Place 2: Saul Gonzales Place 3: Alyssa Garza Place 4: Shane Scott Place 5: Mark Gleason Place 6: Jude Prather Buda City Council Mayor: Lee Urbanovsky At-large Position 1: Matt Smith
10-year population change Hays County: +53.4% Texas: +15.9%
Kyle City Council Mayor: Travis Mitchell District 1: Dex Ellison District 2: Yvonne Flores-Cale District 3: Robert Rizo District 4: Ashlee Bradshaw District 5: Daniela Parsley District 6: Michael Tobias San Marcos CISD board of trustees President: Clementine Cantu Anne Halsey Mayra Mejia Miguel Arredondo Kathy Hansen Mari Salmi Margie Villalpando Hays CISD board of trustees President: Vanessa Petrea Raul Vela Jr. Esmeralda Pérez-González
2010
2010
2010
44,894
7,295
28,016
2020
2020
2020
67,553
15,108
45,697
+50.47%
+107.1%
+63.11%
Local demographics*
As the cities have continued to grow, they have also become slightly more diverse. Here is the demographic breakdown for 2020.
40.6% 34.9% 42.1% 56.25% 6.6% 2.6% 0.23% 0.23% 2.85% 1.68% 0.07% 0.03% 0.38% 0.38% 7.02% 3.8%
48.9% 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino
White
4.9%
Black or African American
0.27% 1.62% 0.07% 0.46% 3.48%
American Indian or Alaska native
Asian
At-large Position 2: Monica Davidson At-large Position 3: LaVonia Horne- Williams Single-member District A: Paul Daugereau Single-member District B: Evan Ture Single-member District C: Terry Cummings
Native Hawaiian or other Paci c Islander
Courtney Runkle Meredith Keller Esperanza Orosco Will McManus
Some other race Two or more races
*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.
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DINING&BUSINESS
Retailers, restaurants that opened in 2021 or are coming in 2022
MEXICAN 18 Laura’s Cocina 1701 RR 12, San Marcos 512 749 4569 www.laurastacos.com $ B OTHER 19 Fresco Food 200 Springtown Way, Ste. 120, San Marcos 737 213 4052 www.frescoeats.com $$ 20 Parasol 400 N. Main St., Buda 512 333 4543 www.facebook.com/parasolfood $$ K 21 Radish and Dill 102 Wonder World Drive, Ste. 201, San Marcos 512 667 7276 www.radishanddill.com $$ K 22 Sky Blue Cafe 206 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos 512 667 6402 www.facebook.com/skybluecafetx $ B K 23 Smoothie King 200 N. I 35, Ste. 100, San Marcos www.smoothieking.com $ K COMING SOON 2022 SEAFOOD 24 Abby’s Crab Shack 5695 Kyle Parkway, Ste. 100, Kyle 512 268 9402 www.abbyscrabshacktexas.com $$ K SWEETS 25 Abuelita’s Bakery Spot 21511 I 35, Kyle 956 483 8688 www.abuelitasbakeryspot.com $ 26 Mochinut 700 N. LBJ Drive, Ste. 1028, San Marcos 512 392 1717
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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ASIAN 9 Pho Tran88 212 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 512 216 6599 www.photran88.com $ 10 WEH? 801 Chestnut St., San Marcos 304 278 4114 https://weh-asianfusiontx.square.site $ B BARBECUE 11 Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ 306 S. Main St., Buda www.valentinastexmexbbq.com $$ COMING SOON 2022 COFFEE &DOUGHNUTS 12 Dutch Bros Co ee 20347 I 35, Kyle www.dutchbros.com $ K COMING SOON 2022 13 Embrace the Grind 824 Main St., Buda www.embracethegrindtx.com $ 14 J-Brews Co eehouse 1020 Center Point Road, Ste. 108, San Marcos 512 980 0074, 830 310 2813 www.instagram.com/jbrewsco eehouse2021 $ 15 Kyle’s Daily Grind 607 W. Center St., Unit A, Kyle 512 268 9901 www.kylesdailygrind.com $ 16 Shipley’s Do-nuts 4520 FM 1626, Kyle
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1 Big Rob’s Burgers 1290 Bebee Road, Kyle 737 414 7000 www.bigrobsburgers.net $$ B K 2 Burger King 22431 I 35, Kyle
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BUSINESS AUTO 27 Austin Body Works 218 Front St., Kyle 512 268 9074 www.austinbodyworks.com
www.burgerking.com $ K COMING SOON 2022 3 Cash Cow Burger Co. 1710 N. FM 1626, Buda www.facebook.com/cashcowburgerco $ 4 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen 2540 S. I 35, San Marcos 512 392 5308 www.cheddars.com $$ K 5 Hawaiian Bros 20471 I 35, Kyle 512 270 4918 www.hawaiianbros.com $ 6 Hawaiian Bros 1439 N. I 35, San Marcos 737 204 2628 www.hawaiianbros.com $ 7 Johnny Rockets 3939 S. I 35, Ste. 915, San Marcos 512 392 5575 www.johnnyrockets.com $$ K 8 Kerbey Lane Cafe 221 E. Sessom Drive, San Marcos 512 879 2825 www.kerbeylanecafe.com $$ B K
CLOTHING 28 Gather & Co. 4015 S. I 35, Ste. 215, San Marcos 512 730 1191 www.instagram.com/gatherandcoatx FITNESS 29 Armadillo Boulders 211 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos 512 667 7446 www.armadilloboulders.com 30 Club Pilates 1245 Main St., Ste. 310, Buda 512 523 5079 www.clubpilates.com 31 Ghostletics Gym 1220 Satterwhite Road, Ste. 502, Buda 936 587 8498 www.instagram.com/o cialghostleticsgym_ atx 32 Wild Rice Studio 136 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 512 216 6976 www.wildricestudiosmtx.com
www.shipleydonuts.com $ B COMING SOON 2022
17 Starbucks 19140 I 35, Kyle 737 292 2530 www.starbucks.com $ B
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HEALTH&BEAUTY 33 Amazing Lash Studio 5401 FM 1626, Ste. 200, Kyle 512 675 3800 www.amazinglashstudio.com 34 ATI Physical Therapy 1245 Main St., Ste. 230, Buda
Bu City Soap o ers a variety of cruelty-free soaps in over a dozen scents.
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FEATURED BUSINESS RETAIL Bu City Soap will open a new location at 5401 FM 1626, Ste. 310, Kyle, in early 2022. The shop specializes in handmade, plant- based products that are cruelty- free and feature approximately 30 customizable scents. Bu City Soap o ers a variety of products from face and body items such as cleansers, body butters and
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body scrubs to over a dozen types of bath bombs to laundry soap in the form of a powder. The company was founded in 2013 with the intention of creating products free of harsh chemicals and ingredients and has now expanded to over 50 stores throughout Central Texas, the Midwest and the East Coast. www.bu citysoap.com COMING SOON 2022 www.jamsmusicsmtx.com 45 Our Lady Tattoo Parlor 121 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos 512 210 8090 www.instagram.com/ourladytattoo 46 Plaza Las Rosas Gifts 4015 I 35, Ste. 408, San Marcos 512 751 4201 www.plazalasrosas.com 47 Simply Mac 200 Springtown Way, Ste. 122, San Marcos 737 266 2051 www.store.simplymac.com 48 Sundance Record Lagoon 241 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 512 392 7085 www.sundancerecordlagoon.com
2 Radish and Dill o ers a veg- an chili featuring mini gluten-free cornbread.
512 400 4437 www.atipt.com 35 Ely’s Hair Beauty 6160 Jack C. Hays Trail, Unit E, Kyle 512 999 0273 www.elyshairbeauty.com 36 Great Tans 1515 Aquarena Springs Drive, Ste. 104, San Marcos 512 805 8267 www.g-tans.com 37 Lacey Dupre Acupuncture 510 Franklin Drive, San Marcos 337 298 3852 www.laceydupre.com 38 Lashed de Bella & Skincare 115 Kohlers Crossing, Ste. 310, Kyle 512 268 9001 www.lashesdebella.com 39 The Mack Lounge 110 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos 512 667 6990 www.instagram.com/themacklounge 40 Mambo Hair Studio 700 N. LBJ Drive, Ste. 110C, San Marcos 512 749 0861 https://mambo-hair-studio.business.site 41 Olivia Presley Hair Co. 1520 Old RR 12, San Marcos 512 214 8141 www.oliviapresleyhairco.com
42 Studio Twelve.Twenty.Eight 2610 Main St., Ste. 110, Buda 737 414 1664 www.instagram.com/studiotwelve. twenty.eight
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3 Abby’s Crab Shack o ers fried or raw oysters in a variety of plate sizes.
RETAIL 43 Costco Northwest corner of I 35 and Kohler’s Crossing, Kyle
www.costco.com COMING SOON 2022 SPECIALTY 44 Jams Music 118 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 512 781 1643
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Projects planned and underway to accommodate Hays County growth
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As the growth continues to boom in Hays County, these are some projects that are expected to increase safety and mobility with more cars on the road. I-35 and Hwy. 123 expansion will widen the frontage road, rebuild lanes and reconstruct Hwy. 123 intersection
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pedestrian improvements, raise the northbound frontage road over the San Marcos River, widen the southbound frontage road over the San Marcos River and more. Another project in San Marcos that is slated to be completed in 2022 is a $14 million project along I-35 from Aquarena Springs Drive to River Ridge Parkway. The project is set to build a new north- bound exit ramp to River Ridge, relocate the existing northbound entrance ramp further south and reconstruct the northbound frontage road between Loop 82 and River Ridge. Moving north along I-35, another project set to be com- pleted in 2022 is another ramp-re- versal project in Kyle from RM 150 to Kyle Crossing. Lanes between entrance and exit ramps along the northbound frontage road in this stretch along I-35 will be extended, and portions of the frontage road will also be reconstructed. There will be changes to the ramp con gu- rations, and a new bridge will be built over Plum Creek. With these two projects slated to be completed in 2022, Semora said they will be a big win and will mean much more safety for the area. Funding for all projects is provided by TxDOT and the Cap- ital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
In 2021, the Texas Department of Transportation broke ground and completed several projects throughout Hays County and along the I-35 corridor. The completion of the Posey Road project in San Marcos and the start of the Robert S. Light Boulevard extension project in Buda will improve mobility and safety, TxDOT public information o cer Bradley Wheelis said. Addi- tionally, projects have also been delayed due to inclement weather and material delivery delays as the country faces supply chain shortage issues. William Semora Jr., the South Travis/Hays County area engineer, said TxDOT recently broke ground on one of the biggest projects in Hays County, the I-35 and Hwy. 123 expansion project in San Marcos. Though the $107 million project will not be completed in 2022, o cials are excited to have the project underway. The project, part of the Mobil- ity35 Program that is meant to improve safety and mobility on I-35, will adjust and widen the frontage road, rebuild lane structures and bridges over the course of the next three years in seven phases. Portions of the north and southbound frontage roads will be constructed to add bicycle and
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