Government
BY AMANDA CUTSHALL, SHANNON WEST & SIENNA WIGHT
San Marcos OKs $1.68M land buy near airport San Marcos City Council approved a contract with the Department of Labor to purchase approximately 170 acres of land next to the San Marcos Regional Airport for $1.68 million at a meeting Aug. 5. Though 2800 Airport Hwy. 21 is the same address as Gary Job Corps, the purchase was “not related to Gary Job Corps,” according to Madeline Baker, a spokesperson for the city of San Marcos. In a nutshell The long-term goal is to support the operation of larger aircraft, which would stimulate development along those tracts, according to city documents. The purchase of that land would also preserve the airport buffer zone and prevent future incompatible land uses that could inhibit airport operations or lead to noise and safety concerns.
Median Kyle tax bill set to increase 20.4% The city of Kyle approved an increased property tax rate for fiscal year 2025-26 on the first of two readings at a meeting Sept. 2. Breaking it down Set at $0.5957 per $100 of taxable value, the proposed rate is an increase of $0.1264 from the previous year, per city documents. The details Kyle Finance Director Perwez Moheet said the average home value in 2025 is $324,727 with an average net tax bill of $1,640.69 with the proposed rate. In 2024, it was $315,422 and $1,336.22, respectively. What’s next The final vote on the tax rate is set for Sept. 16, after press time.
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What’s next City officials submitted the contract to the DOL and paid a deposit of $163,300 in August. The remaining $1.52 million will be due within 30 days of the federal government accepting the offer. From receipt of the application, the DOL has 180 days to decide, according to Baker.
Buda Sportsplex to get $14.9 million in upgrades
Funding sources
Proposed 2026 CO bond: $11.25M 2024 certificates of obligation: $5.1M Buda Economic Development Corporation: $1.5M
Renovations on the Buda Sportsplex are under- way after Buda City Council approved a $14.9 million contract in late August. What’s planned The project will expand the softball and soccer complex, including adding four new softball fields, reconstructing four existing fields, and adding 800 new parking spots.
Looking ahead The updated sportsplex facilities are expected to generate additional revenue from tourna- ments, field and equipment rentals, and conces- sion sales. Buda officials said they also anticipate that the improved amenities will draw more people to the city. Construction began Sept. 8 and is set to be completed in August 2026.
Total funding: $17.9M
SOURCE: CITY OF BUDA/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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