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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.
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 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...
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...
Businesses on Comal River worried low water flow in Comal Springs will dry up business
The Edwards Aquifer started implementing stricter water restrictions on Monday, citing low water flow from the Comal Springs in New Braunfels. Water flow at the Comal Springs has been on a decline since March with the lowest water levels recorded in June. The Comal Springs feed into the Comal River...
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...
Fireworks Rules Are Simple: No in New Braunfels, Yes in Unincorporated Comal County
Fireworks are illegal inside New Braunfels city limits but perfectly legal in unincorporated areas of Comal County, including Canyon Lake. The Lodge at Turkey Cove’s famed Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display is considered the best in the area but can only be viewed fully from boats out on Canyon Lake. The privately-owned lodge, 2386 Colleen Dr., is located near Canyon Lake Boat Ramp #2.
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...
Wimberley developing Resilient Comprehensive Master Plan
The City of Wimberley is developing a new Resilient Comprehensive Master Plan to guide the city’s growth and development over the next 10-20 years. It will focus on strategies to make Wimberley more sustainable, equitable and resilient to future challenges. The plan will address topics such as land use, housing, economic development, parks and recreation, arts and culture, and sustainability, with a focus on resilience. It will build on existing city initiatives related to water conservation, bike and pedestrian improvements, stormwater management and other vital topics. “We are excited about creating a bold new vision for Wimberley’s future,” said Mayor Jim Chiles....
Local Hill Country leaders discuss options for innovative water management practices
With a growing population, increasing demand on water resources, and recurring drought conditions, community leaders from across the Hill Country are thinking hard about how to manage growth while protecting our water supply. That was the focus of the conversation of a recent gathering of the Hill Country Leadership Institute, a program of the Hill Country Alliance. “The issue that we’re addressing isn’t one that’s in the future – we’re in it now,” stated Mason City Commissioner Robert Rayburn, at the June 20 meeting of the Hill Country Leadership Institute in Wimberley. The Institute meeting brought together more than two dozen Hill...
Local museum salutes military community this month
(Seguin) — The Seguin Heritage Museum will be opening its doors this Fourth of July to salute America and all those in Guadalupe County who have contributed to our freedom. The museum is hosting a special Patriotic Display, bringing together a collection of military memorabilia from the past. Donna...
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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