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Alliance Regional Water Authority is wrapping up construction on the nal pipeline—dubbed Segment C—of its Carrizo-Wilcox Water Project, which will bring in an additional 1.7 million gallons of water per day to Kyle.

COURTESY CITY OF KYLE Kyle to expand water stock amid supply concerns

under a decit. “I see more water going out than water coming in,” Flores-Cale said.

former Kyle council member—are worried the city is running out of water. Flores-Cale said she is concerned that the con- tinuous approval of new developments and a lack of new water sources will have the city operating

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

Persistent drought conditions and population growth are putting a strain on the state’s water sup- ply. In Kyle, residents like Yvonne Flores-Cale—a

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alcoholic beverages. • Opened Oct. 11 • 210 W. San Antonio St., 206A-206B, San Marcos • Instagram: edensmtx 6 Club Pilates The studio offers pilates in various class formats. • Opened Dec. 12 • 750 Barnes Drive, Bldg. G Ste. 108, San Marcos • www.clubpilates.com

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7 Capital Glass Distributor The store relocated from 2457 S. Loop 4 Bldg. 2 in Buda. • Relocated Oct. 4

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8 Little Leaders Child Care Center The business relocated from 1501 Bunton Creek Road, Ste. 102 in Kyle to San Marcos and offers pre-K, infant and toddler care services. • Relocated Dec. 9

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9 Kaizen Jiu Jitsu The studio relocated from 1504 Aquarena Springs Drive, Ste. 203, and offers kickboxing, karate, judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes in the upstairs studio. • Relocated Nov. 1 • 215 E. Hutchison St., Ste. B, San Marcos • www.kaizenjjtx.com

3 Springs Liquor & Smoke The business sells liquor, wine and vape products. • Opened Nov. 18 • 1525 Aquarena Springs Drive, Unit 203, San Marcos • 512-353-1419 4 Fabletics The retailer offers a range of activewear and apparel. • Opened Oct. 24 • 3939 I-35 frontage road, Ste. 930A, San Marcos • www.fabletics.com 5 Eden The cocktail bar and nightclub serves various drinks and

Now open

1 Miniso The Japanese retailer sells toys, home decor, stationery and accessories. • Opened Nov. 27 • 4015 I-35 frontage road, Ste. 329, San Marcos • www.miniso-us.com

In the news

10 “Flowing Through San Marcos” A dedication ceremony for a new mural called “Flowing Through San Marcos” was held on Oct. 25. • 110 E. Martin Luther King Drive, San Marcos

2 Café Cortado Cuisine The food truck sells European-style street food.

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11 San Marcos Art Center The San Marcos Art League celebrated the fifth anniversary of its downtown art center in October. • 117 N. Guadalupe St., Ste. 101, San Marcos • www.artleaguesmtx.org 12 Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership Previously known as the Greater San Marcos Partnership, the organization rebranded in October. • 113 N. Guadalupe St., San Marcos • www.hayscaldwelledp.com

Now open

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Closings

15 Stoner’s Pizza Joint The pizza restaurant opened in what used to be DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks. Owned by Tobbie May, Stoner’s Pizza Joint serves pizza, wings, salads, “munchies” like garlic knots, desserts and more. • Opened Oct. 11

16 Paradis Vineyard and Winery The winery will feature its own wines as well as other Texas wines. Owner Alan Paradis said they also plan to build an outdoor stage and deck that will connect to an indoor covered porch area. • Opening June 2025 • 7585 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos • Not available at this time.

13 Deca Fitness The CrossFit gym offered fitness classes. • Closed Oct. 31 • 1006 Hwy. 80, San Marcos

• 748 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos • www.stonerspizzajoint.com

14 7-Eleven The convenience store and gas station chain closed. • Closed Oct. 20 • 1004 I-35 frontage road, San Marcos • www.7-eleven.com

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5 La Bonita The Mexican restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner such as chilaquiles, tacos, burgers and more. • Opening Dec. 21 • 14750 Camino Real, Kyle • Facebook: La Bonita Mexican Restaurant

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6 Tacos Pa-Ti The local birria taco business owned by Patricia “Pati” Alvarado relocated to a food trailer at Railhouse Bar in Kyle. Tacos Pa-Ti serves birria and mini street tacos.

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7 Yota Ranch The Austin car dealership relocated to Kyle from a location in South Austin. Yota Ranch sells pre-owned Toyota and Lexus cars, trucks and SUVs. • Relocated Dec. 2 • 12950 Camino Real, Kyle • www.yotaranch.com 8 Providence Behavior Therapy The business relocated its Buda location from 125 Rose St. Locally owned by Heather Skeen, Providence Behavior Therapy offers a range of therapy services including mental health counseling, occupation therapy, speech and language therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy. • Relocated Sept. 30

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3 The UPS Store The store offers packing, shipping and notary services as well as returns for Amazon and TikTok. • Opened Dec. 4 • 350 Barnes Dr., Ste. 101, San Marcos

Now open

1 Dirty Dough Cookies The cookie shop, owned by franchisee Hetal Patel, specializes in stuffed, gourmet cookies. • Opened Nov. 20 • 21150 I-35 frontage road, Ste. A, Kyle • www.dirtydoughcookies.com 2 Mean Eyed Cat The Austin-based Johnny Cash-themed Dive Bar opened a second location in Driftwood. The new location offers whiskey, local and craft beers, and cocktails. • Opened Nov. 2 • 18750 W. RR 150, Bldg. 100, Driftwood • www.meaneyedcatdriftwood.com

• 119 Cimarron Park Loop, Ste. A, Buda • www.providencebehaviortherapy.com

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In the news

4 Nitro Swimming The swim school offers classes for infants and toddlers, from six months old to preschoolers. Nitro Swimming also offers advanced swim lessons for adults and competitors, according to its website.

9 LionHeart Hobby & Games Locally owned by Danielle Adams and Rudy Cline, the hobby store expanded into the neighboring suites of its original space. Adams said the additional space allows them to host community events like game nights. • 5500 FM 2770, Kyle • www.lionhearthobby.com

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10 US Foods Inc. The food service distributor was awarded a $1,072,500 grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund. The expansion is anticipated to create an additional 165 jobs, according to a news release. • 2150 Fire Cracker Dr., Buda • www.usfoods.com 11 Barber Palace The barbershop celebrated its 5-year anniversary in August. Barber Palace is owned by Kyle local Izzy Vidauri and offers beard enhancements, men’s haircuts, luxury shaves and more. • 1501 Bunton Creek Rd., Ste. 105, Kyle • www.barberpalacebarbershopkyletx.com

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13 Tony C’s Pizza & Beer Garden The restaurant serves coal-fired pizza, wings, Italian dishes, beer and wine. • Opened Nov. 21

14 RacFit The locally owned multi-use facility will have six outdoor tennis courts, eight outdoor pickleball courts and more. There will be a lounge, large outdoor green space and food trucks. RacFit will also have a beer, wine and smoothie bar. • Opening summer 2025 • 1390 Robert S. Light Blvd., Buda • www.goracfit.com

Closings

12 Budaful Tavern The restaurant—formerly JParks Chophouse & Saloon, a steakhouse owned by Mudbugs owner Jeff Parks— served beer on tap, burgers, steaks and more. • Closed Nov. 24 • 407 N. Austin St., Buda

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Government

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

African American History Museum to relocate The city of San Marcos approved the transfer of its legal title of the Mitchell Center, located at 715 Valley St., to the Calaboose African American History Museum on Nov. 6. What it means The local nonprofit organization will soon be relocating and expanding to the Mitchell Center. The Calaboose African American History Museum, currently located at 200 Martin Luther King Drive, will use the new facility to create an “immersive and expanded museum experience” that will serve as a “vital” cultural and educational hub for the city—particularly the Dunbar neighborhood, according to agenda documents. “By relocating and expanding its exhibits to the Mitchell Center, the museum can posi- tively reclaim the cultural significance of the historic Calaboose building, offering a more

Kyle plans hotel and convention center The city of Kyle is looking to partner with a developer or hotelier to design, construct and operate a premier hotel and convention facility located between Kyle Parkway and Kohlers Crossing, according to a news release. The details The project is envisioned as part of a larger development that includes a St. David’s Hospital, retail and restaurant space. The development is also slated to have a waterfront park. The city also said they were prepared to offer the land through a long-term lease for a nominal fee or transfer it as part of an economic partnership, according to the news release.

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comprehensive interpretation of its history alongside that of the Historic Hays County Jail,” agenda documents state. What’s next? The city and museum will be finalizing the legal documents for the property conveyance.

Buda approves rezoning for future H-E-B location

Proposed H-E-B site

135,000-square-foot grocery store with a drive-thru restaurant, pharmacy and garden center. The property was previously used as a landfill, which requires “significant” remediation costs associated with construction—making the property difficult to develop, agenda documents state. Negotiations for an economic incentive agree- ment between the city and H-E-B are pending, Buda City Manager Micah Grau told Community Impact .

Buda is inching closer to having a new H-E-B. The City Council unanimously approved a request from H-E-B to rezone 21 acres of land from Interstate Commercial to Planned Development, or PD, on Dec. 3. The proposed H-E-B would be located at the northwest corner of I-35 and Main Street. The details The rezoning allows H-E-B to develop a

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Government

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City Council appeals decision limiting coee shop’s live music

Live music lives on at Tantra—a locally owned coee shop and live music venue—after San Mar- cos City Council appealed a planning and zoning decision on Nov. 19 that would limit noise levels at the business. How we got here The city’s planning and zoning commission approved a conditional use permit, or CUP, on Sept. 24 to allow on-premise consumption of mixed beverages but limit all outdoor music to no more than 60 decibels at Tantra. During the Sept. 24 planning and zoning meet- ing, San Marcos resident Lisa Marie Coppoletta spoke out about the “profanities and obscenities” that come from the music at Tantra. “The level of the noise is unreasonable,” Coppo- letta added. Although the CUP was granted, the applicant, owner Je Colasurd, wanted to appeal the condition limiting their music due to “unnecessarily restrictive

"The city of San Marcos prides itself on being a music friendly city and a city which supports small businesses. This decision to drastically lower our decibel limit is a direct contradiction to that message." LINA CLARKE, TANTRA EMPLOYEE

Lina Clarke, a Tantra employee and musician, said the city would lose its only family-friendly music venue if it had passed.

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noise levels. “Remove this crippling rule that would kill this downtown business. [Tantra] is the exact type of business we want in San Marcos. It’s called for in the Downtown Master Plan, it’s what the economic development and downtown redevelopment teams are all working for,” Michel said.

decibel limits,” according to agenda documents. Oering input Page Michel, who attended the Nov. 19 City Council meeting representing the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and also spoke on behalf of The Downtown Association of San Marcos, urged the council to restore Tantra’s permit to its prior

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Education

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON & SIERRA MARTIN

Hays CISD board gives first look at 2025 bond Hays CISD voters could see a bond package upwards of $900 million, the largest in district history, on the May ballot. The HCISD board of trustees unanimously voted to approve the Facilities and Bond Oversight Committee to further consider a bond package recommendation during its Nov. 18 meeting. FBOC chair Jessica Bedwell also provided a list of projects from the committee that could be considered before the list is finalized in the coming months. A quick note Bedwell said the $900 million package takes into account the district’s bond capacity of $800 mil- lion to $1.3 billion as previously discussed, but also the fact that HCISD may continue to have bonds more frequently which creates a need to preserve this bond capacity.

HCISD considers attendance zone

Some of the projects listed on the recommendation include:

Design, construction fees for the 18th and 19th elementary schools, design for the 20th The modernization and expansion of Kyle, Tom Green and Fuentes elementary schools Design fees for the seventh middle school The expansion of Simon, Barton, Chapa and Wallace middle schools Design and construction fees for the fourth high school Fine arts, athletic and Career and Technical Education improvements at high schools

The Hays CISD board of trustees is in the final stages of selecting an attendance zone map for Ramage Elementary, the district’s newest elementary school set to open for the 2025-26 school year. The details Per district documents, Map Draft 7 consists of moving some students: • From Hemphill, Fuentes and Uhland Elementary to Ramage • From Uhland to Fuentes and Science Hall Elementary • From Camino Real Elementary to Uhland Additionally, the map has a minor middle school realignment for the Ramage zone. The board is expected to vote on the final map draft at its Dec. 16 meeting.

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The package also considers $7 million for school bus purchases, $5.8 million for safety and security, $16.2 million for technology and $54 million for

land purchases. What to expect

The board will be required to call for a bond by Feb. 14 for a May election. Public forums are expected to be held prior to this.

San Marcos CISD explores 4-day school week

Four-day school week survey results Based on a survey sent to the San Marcos CISD community, the majority of respondents support a four-day school week.

5,300 responses , and nearly 85% of participants indicated support for a four-day school week, and about 75% of respondents said they would prefer to have Friday off. If moved to a shortened school week, of the 3,300 parents who responded to the survey, about 72% said no childcare would be needed on the additional day off. Fernandez said the staff will continue the discussion at a future meeting.

San Marcos CISD is considering moving to a four-day school week. At a school board meeting on Nov. 18, Com- munications Coordinator Andrew Fernandez presented the results of a survey measuring interest in a four-day school week. Zooming in Fernandez said the survey received over

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BY SIERRA MARTIN

Senior Living Guide

2024

Readers, welcome to your annual CI Senior Living Guide! This guide features the latest updates and resources on senior living options in your community. All of the stories were written by our team of local journalists. In this year’s edition, learn more about senior living facilities in the area and a regional nonprofit that helps support the senior population in Hays County.

Learn more about senior living in this special edition! San Marcos, Buda and Kyle have nearly 12,000 residents above the age of 65, according to 2022 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. This edition takes a closer look at regional population trends, and how the senior population impacts our communities.

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Local senior statistics

The senior population, which is 65 and older, has increased in San Marcos and Buda from 2019-22 but slightly decreased in Kyle in the same time frame. In Hays County, the median age has also increased year over year from 2019-22.

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Community Senior living communities

• 201 Kissing Tree Lane, San Marcos • www.kissingtree.com

Types of communities

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Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance. Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suffering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment. Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full- time monitoring and medical care.

Acclaimed Senior Living* Type: memory care Amenities: meal prep services, medication management, 24/7 nursing services, physical therapy

Sodalis Senior Living* Type: assisted living Amenities: guest suites, private dining space, TV lounge, library, outdoor common space, walking paths • 1921 Corporate Drive, Ste. 101, San Marcos • www.sodalissenior.com Villas del San Xavier* Type: independent living Amenities: clubhouse, beauty salon, library, kitchen and wellness services from a local health care provider • 140 Royale Senior Way, San Marcos • www.villasdelsanxavierseniorresidences.com Volante of Sage Spring* Type: assisted living Amenities: three chef-prepared meals, laundry services,

• 1001 Crepe Myrtle St., San Marcos • www.acclaimedseniorliving.org

Brookdale San Marcos South Type: assisted living

Amenities: on-site therapy, beauty salon, movie theater, appointment and event transportation, activity center • 1401 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos • www.brookdale.com/en.html Kissing Tree* Type: independent living Amenities: golf course, restaurant and bar, pools, fitness center and hike and bike trails

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Amenities: laundry/linen and housekeeping services, home-cooked meals served three times daily, private dining areas, beauty salon, sun rooms, gazebo, transportation for shopping, running errands • 107 Creekside Trail, Kyle • www.newhaventexas.com/locations/kyle

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Orchard Park of Kyle Assisted & Senior Living* Type: assisted living, memory care

Buda Oaks Senior Living* Type: assisted living, memory care Amenities: fitness center, beauty salon, barbershop, movie theater • 1120 Cabelas Drive, Buda • www.budaoaks.com Creekside Villas Senior Village* Type: independent living Amenities: swimming pool with spa, movie theater with surround sound, DVD and cable TV, social events • 590 FM 967, Buda • www.merrittcommunities.com

Amenities: weekly shuttle bus excursions, daily exercise classes, up to three chef-prepared meals served daily, bistro • 4701 Ratcliffe Drive, Kyle • www.stellarliving.com/communities/ orchard-park-of-kyle-in-kyle-tx The Overlook at Plum Creek Type: independent living Amenities: pool, community hall, computer room, fitness room, library room, movie theatre • 4850 Cromwell Drive, Kyle • www.overlookatplumcreek.com This list is not comprehensive.

Provident at Buda Type: assisted living, memory care

Amenities: home health, nightly wellness checks, private on-site salon, podiatrist on-site every 61 days, chef-prepared snacks and meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, activities tailored to resident’s interests, transportation to

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New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care* Type: assisted living, memory care

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Community

BY KAIYA LITTLE

Suzanne Anderson, the CEO of AGE of Central Texas, sits at her desk located at the organization’s main oce.

KAIYA LITTLECOMMUNITY IMPACT

Supplying services • Health equipment lending • Daytime care • Technology learning classes

• Memory loss care • Caregiver support

AGE of Central Texas provides services for aging adults throughout the Austin metro.

COURTESY AGE OF CENTRAL TEXAS

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AGE of Central Texas supports aging adults, caregivers in the region Since 1985, AGE of Central Texas, or Austin Groups for the Elderly, has provided resources in the Austin and Hays County area dedicated to supporting aging adults and their caregivers as they navigate the healthcare landscape. What’s special about it CEO Suzanne Anderson said AGE presents a unique opportunity for aging adults to “age in place” and maintain access to their home and local resources, such as grocery stores and pharmacies.

What they oer One of the central goals of the organization is to provide community and connection, such as its memory loss program and a weekday care center. Though Anderson began her role at AGE six years ago, her experiences with the organiza- tion started before then. When her father was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and began experiencing memory loss, she turned to its resources for support as he wanted to continue aging at home. “[Having AGE] was truly a blessing from a caregiver standpoint—to have a shoulder to lean on and know that there are those resources that I could call at any time,” Anderson said. Dig deeper With two centers located in Central Austin and

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Round Rock, AGE announced plans for a new thrive and wellness center to open in South Austin in the future. The organization broke ground on the facil- ity in 2022, and an opening date will be announced when available, according to the AGE website.

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Real estate

Data compiled by the Four Rivers Association of Realtors shows home sales have increased in October by nearly 70% in Buda year over year. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

Average home price in the last 6 months

-18.9%

-3.21%

+68.97%

78666 $393,930.83

78640 $353,811.67

October 2023

October 2024

78610 $403,994.17

78666

78640

78610

78610

78640

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78666

October

2023

2024

$334,586

$341,200

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$350,000

$320,000

78640

Homes sold by price point

$369,885

$360,000

October 2024

78610

1

$1 million+

5

$750,000-$999,999

Number of homes under contract

Average days on the market

33

$500,000-$749,999

-8.8%

+55.6%

-11.1%

-13%

-26.58%

+25%

190

$300,000-$499,999

93

<$299,999

MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY FOUR RIVERS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 8306256954 WWW.FOURRIVERSREALTORS.COM

78666

78640

78610

78666

78640

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Development

Development

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

Sprouts breaks ground in Kyle

Phase 1 of San Marcos Fire Training Facility complete training. The department now has a ashover container and multiple propane-fed re training props. What residents should know

Notable quote

Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said the city is excited to welcome Sprouts Farmers Market and new retail shops in this growing area. “Sprouts shares our goal of oering unique experiences to promote health and well-being and the Shops at the Brick and Mortar District will advance our vision of creating walkable shops in the city of Kyle,” Mitchell said in a news release. Raymond Matamoros, district director of Sprouts Farmers Market said they oer a wide selection of natural and organic foods, including farm fresh produce and seasonal items. Sprouts will also bring between 80 to 100 new jobs to the city, Matamoros said. Matamoros said they hope to open in September or October 2025.

The San Marcos Fire Department and local ocials held a grand opening to celebrate the completion of the rst phase of its new re training facility, located at 4710 Hwy. 21 near the San Marcos Regional Airport, on Nov. 15. Assistant City Manager Lonzo Anderson said the facility marks an important milestone for the community. How we got here The $2 million re training facility was approved by San Marcos voters in a 2017 bond election. San Marcos City Council approved Phase 1 in Septem- ber 2019, and the re department held a ground- breaking ceremony in September 2022, according to previous reporting by Community Impact . Zooming in The facility is two-story, Class A residence burn building that oers structural reghter train- ing, search and rescue training, and ventilation

Developers and local ocials celebrated the groundbreaking of Sprouts Farmers Market, located at the northwest corner of Kohlers Crossing and FM 1626, Kyle on Oct. 30. Kyle City Council approved a Chapter 380 Agreement not to exceed $950,000 with GBT Realty Corporation in November for a Sprouts Farmers Market and additional retail in Plum Creek’s Brick & Mortar District. Sprouts Farmers Market will be the anchor tenant for the Shops at the Brick and Mortar District—a retail development on approximately 4.77 acres, according to a news release. The retail is being developed by Tennessee- based GBT Realty Corporation and will include three retail buildings totaling 18,325 square feet. Sprouts will make up an additional 23,256 square feet, according to a news release.

Once completed, the re training facility will give reghters the opportunity to train and practice their skills outside of an emergency. The facility is also a step toward achieving a Public Protection Classication, or PPC, of 1 from the Insurance Services Oce, or ISO. The PPC program is a community re protection scoring system ranging from 1-10—1 meaning the community has superior property re protection— according to the Texas Department of Insurance. San Marcos currently has a score of 2, but the new training facility will give the re department the ability to build a training program that achieves compliance with the ISO guidelines, Fire Chief Les Stephens said.

City ocials broke ground on Sprouts Farmers Market on Oct. 30.

The new re training facility is located at 4710 Hwy. 21 in San Marcos.

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Transportation

BY BEN THOMPSON & AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

Austin’s $1.4B plan to build amenity decks on I-35 could be scaled back Plans to bridge an expanded I-35 through Central Austin could change given climbing costs for proposed caps and stitches, or highway decks. The big picture Over the next decade, the Texas Department of Transportation will be reworking and widening an eight-mile stretch of I-35 through the city. TxDOT’s $4.5 billion Capital Express Central will remove I-35’s raised lanes, lower the road, add new lanes, and improve east-west highway crossings for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, the University of Texas will fund a cap near its campus. Given a total price tag that’s now estimated at $1.4 billion and funding uncertainty, city transpor- tation staff are now recommending a significantly

New traffic lights begin operating at Buda intersection Traffic lights at Robert S. Light Boulevard and I-35 started Dec. 3, according to a social media post from the city of Buda. Project overview The project—funded by TxDOT—cost $2.5 million and includes eight new traffic signals, according to an email from Antonio Luján, TxDOT public information officer.

E. 45TH ST.

Proposed I-35 caps and stitches

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scaled-back plan focused on downtown. Transportation Officer Michelle Marx said staff recently scored each proposed deck based on factors like equity, competitiveness for outside funding, pedestrian accessibility and future reve- nue generation. On Nov. 19, she shared a reduced outline that would make the downtown caps smaller and cost just over $500 million total.

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Kyle to expand water stock amid supply concerns From the cover

Current situation

Texas’ existing water supply, projected water demand, 202070

Demand

Existing supply

drought, according to previous reporting by Community Impact . BSEACD’s aquifers serve almost 100,000 people from South Austin to the southern parts of San Marcos, according to a news release. “The downgrade in drought status is a painful reminder that our aquifers haven’t had the chance to recover since drought was declared in June 2022. It may get worse before it gets better, and it’s anyone’s guess as to when that might be,” District General Manager Tim Loftus said in the news release.

In its 2022 State Water Plan, the Texas Water Development Board, or TWDB, projected that Texas’ water supply will decrease by 18% by 2070, while water demand will increase by 9%. This means one-quarter of the state’s population would face municipal water shortages without additional supplies. The decline can be attributed to the depletion of aquifers, according to the plan. In December 2023, the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, or BSEACD, declared Stage 4 Exception Drought for the rst time in the district’s 36 years due to a historic

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14.7 14.2

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2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070

SOURCES: TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Zooming in

The city’s water providers supply an average of 6.47 million gallons per day. On an average day, that supply is “more than sufficient” to meet the city’s needs, Assistant City Manager Amber Schmeits said. However, during the summer months, meet- ing demand becomes more challenging due to increased demand for outdoor irrigation amid an ongoing historical drought. Kyle resident Stephanie McDonald noted the city had not lifted water restrictions through the fall, winter and spring months. “While this crisis is ongoing, we continue to build like crazy. It’s time for a moratorium on building,” McDonald said at a May 7 City Council meeting. But Water Utilities Director Mike Murphy said Kyle is being “very meticulous” with development.

Actual and projected population

Kyle’s projected water demand in acre-feet

Projected

Actual

*ACTUAL POPULATION DATA FOR 2030 NOT AVAILABLE

80K

10K

9,118 9,108 9,104

9,133

60K

8K

7,680

40K

6K

4,898

20K

4K

0

0

2010

2020

2030*

2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070

SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS, KYLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

Another point of view

What’s being done

Kyle’s 2023 Water Model Plan analyzed if avail- able water sources would meet the maximum day demands of future housing developments, such as Anthem and Waterstone. The plan considers Alliance Regional Water Authority’s, or ARWA’s, surface water connection and Waterstone’s delivery points from 2024 on. Demand projections include future development statuses for projects—except those in concept or review—which show an anticipated supply deficiency. “Unless Kyle has any additional long-term sources, I’m not sure how the city will not be functioning at a deficit,” Flores-Cale said. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said he believes the water supply from the Carrizo-Wilcox Water Project and aquifer will be “stable” and “long-lasting.” “We all get our water from the same place, and so Kyle is not in a fundamentally different position than San Marcos or Buda,” Mitchell said.

San Marcos, Kyle and Buda. A second tranche, or portion of water, is anticipated to bring in 2.3 million gallons per day in 2027, Murphy said. The city is also collaborating with multiple utilities and the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority to secure more flexible and sustainable water supply options, ensuring the community’s water needs will continue to be met, Schmeits added.

To address these water supply challenges, the city is investing in additional storage facilities to improve supply management during those periods of high demand. ARWA is wrapping up construction on the final pipeline—dubbed Segment C—of its Carrizo-Wilcox Water Project, which will increase the city’s water supply by 26.7%. The segment runs from a booster pump station in Maxwell and continues through

Project

Estimated timeline

What does it do?

Wastewater treatment plant expansion

Upgrades existing plant from 4.5 MGD to 9 M

Breaking ground in 2025

ARWA Segment C pipeline

February 2025 completion

Brings an additional 1.7 MGD

Addresses water supply issues through 2028 Plans for 50 years of future water need

Short-term water master plan Q1 of 2025 completion

Long-term water master plan Q1 of 2025 completion

SOURCE: CITY OF KYLE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Events

BY SARAH HERNANDEZ

SMTX Sustainable Market Days Local business Truly Pure Refillery will host this new, recurring sustainable market. • Jan. 19, noon-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 331 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos • Instagram: smtxsustainablemarket MLK Walk & Celebration The Dunbar Heritage Association will celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a wreath- laying ceremony.

January

Resolution Run Local nonprofit For the Love of Go will host this 5K run encouraging people to start the new year being active. • Jan. 1, 9 a.m. • Free (admission) • 1231 W. Center St., Kyle • www.fortheloveofgo.com/calendar Polar Bear Splash Kick off the new year with an annual Kyle tradition. Spectators are welcome to attend for free. • Jan. 1, 10 a.m. • $5 (jump only), $20 (jump and commemorative sweatshirt) • 1100 W. Center St., Kyle • www.cityofkyle.com/recreation

• Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m. • Free (admission) • LBJ MLK Crossroads Memorial, MLK Drive and LBJ Drive, San Marcos • www.dhasmtx.com

Buda Empty Bowl Project The Inspired Minds Art Center will present its annual fundraiser benefiting the Hays County Food Bank. Event attendees can “Buy a Bowl, Feed 100” when they purchase a local artist-made bowl and select a soup made by local participating restaurants. • Jan. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • $35 • 121 Main St., Buda • www.inspiredminds.art

LBJ Museum Benefit Gala The LBJ Museum located in downtown San Marcos will host is annual gala with dinner, drinks, speakers and a silent auction. • Jan. 25, 6:30-10:30 p.m. • $100+ (ticket/tables) • 109 Student Center Drive, San Marcos • www.lbjmuseum.com

Starting Seeds at Home and Plant Propagation

The Kyle Garden Club’s January meeting will teach guests how to grow plants from seeds or cuttings.

• Jan. 7, 9:30 a.m. • Free (admission)

• 408 W. Lockhart St., Kyle • Facebook: Kyle Garden Club

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