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The Edwards Aquifer Authority enters Stage 4 restrictions | San Antonio
The Edwards Aquifer Authority entered Stage 4 drought restrictions Monday because of low spring flows in San Marcos. Even so, Alamo Metropolis residents involved about their lawns needn’t panic about new watering restrictions from San Antonio Water System simply but. The Edwards Aquifer Authority enters Stage 4 restrictions —...
City Fireworks Extravaganza Wednesday evening
The Lockhart Chamber of Commerce has had its annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza in the City Park to celebrate the nation’s birthday every year since 1992. This year is no different, with the celebration set for Wednesday, July 3. During the afternoon, the community is encouraged to bring lawn...
ACC meets public about possibility of coming to Lockhart
Austin Community College’s public hearing last week in Lockhart regarding the possibility of having a campus in the city gave officials a chance to promote its institution as well as an opportunity for some locals to express their gratitude and concerns. While one man chastised the ACC Board for...
San Marcos to Unveil Paul Peña Park Improvements with Tribute to Local Hero
The City of San Marcos is opening its arms to welcome the community for a ribbon-cutting event to introduce enhancements to Paul Peña Park. Planned for July 8, the ceremony heralds the park’s improvement project, featuring upgraded playground equipment, added shade and turf, and a new sidewalk path designed with ADA compliance in mind, these park upgrades have also made room for a compact skate spot enjoyed by local skaters, as reported by the City of San Marcos.
San Marcos implements changes for July 4 weekend
As the July 4 weekend approaches, the city of San Marcos has regulations in place to ensure a smooth holiday weekend as the city expects an influx of visitors. San Marcos Assistant City Manager Rodney Gonzales said there will be eight more officers than usual conducting active patrol at the parks to keep the city under control with the number of people expected to make their way to San Marcos.
New community garden aims to combat food insecurity in Kyle
Local leaders and community members celebrated the opening of its new community garden with a ribbon cutting on June 22. (Courtesy city of Kyle) The city of Kyle is cultivating connections and community while combatting food insecurity through its first community garden at Post Oak, located at 193 Goddard. Local...
San Marcos Launches Expanded 24/7 SPIN Electric Scooter Service to Boost Local Transportation Options
As of July 1, San Marcos has kicked off a pilot program to broadly expand SPIN Electric Scooter services. The program is set to last six months and is designed to widen both the operating area and times for the scooters, aiming to offer increased transportation options within the city. Noteworthy is the inclusion of the east side of IH-35 in the service area, which now encompasses Aquarena Springs Drive and Uhland Road, as detailed by the City of San Marcos.
San Marcos must keep up with rising homelessness
Homelessness is on the rise in Texas, growing by 12% in 2023 alone. While that is around average in the U.S., that fact is little consolation for the whopping 27,000 Texans who are forced to spend their nights without a roof over their heads. In Hays County, almost 250 individuals...
Freaky Findz to offer costumes, gag gifts and more in San Marcos
Freaky Findz sells an array of costumes, accessories and more. (Courtesy Freaky Findz) Freaky Findz, a small business owned by husband and wife duo Dean Gibson and Marta Knapp-Gibson is moving into the former Paper Bear storefront this fall. The shop was previously located in New Braunfels before closing at...
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