San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Early voting under way in Hays County for May 29 primary

Voters may cast their ballots at any polling location in Hays County until May 25.

May 16, 2012 in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

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May 12 election results

Voters head to the polls today to choose members of the Hays CISD and San Marcos CISD boards of trustees, and Kyle residents decide on sales of liquor

May 12, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Health care company Grifols expands operations in San Marcos

The 72,000-square-foot facility will employ 90 technicians to analyze up to 5 million human plasma samples annually.

May 9, 2012 by Aleyda Londono in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

San Marcos to head into Stage 2 water restrictions May 7

Ongoing drought causes dramatic drop in aquifer levels, officials say

May 4, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Commission sets hearing for input on new Central Texas area code

The Public Utilities Commission of Texas is asking for the public's input on a planned 737 area code overlay for the 512 area code.

May 2, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Central Austin (2 Comments)

Hays County reminds voters to check for correct early voting locations

Redistricting has changed polling locations for many voters.

Apr 26, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

San Marcos works to attract more medical real estate developments

A recent request for projects by the Greater San Marcos Partnership brought more than a dozen responses from developers and others interested in locating their medical real estate development projects in the city.

Apr 20, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

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Candidates for San Marcos CISD boards of trustees

Candidates answer questions ahead of the May 12 general election

Apr 20, 2012 by Aleyda Londono in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

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Candidates for Hays CISD board of trustees

Candidates answer questions ahead of the May 12 general election

Apr 20, 2012 by Aleyda Londono in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Falling aquifer level triggers Stage 1 water restrictions in San Marcos

Restrictions go into effect April 23

Apr 19, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Annual warrant roundup corrals $119,000 for San Marcos, Kyle

More than 275 law enforcement agencies throughout the state, including those in Kyle and San Marcos, recently participated in the Sixth Annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup.

Apr 20, 2012 by Susan VanDeWater in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Hays County earns top grade after audit of fiscal year 2011 statements

Apr 20, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Photo courtesy of City of San Marcos

City, university partnership program earns international recognition

Apr 20, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

San Marcos, Buda and Kyle development highlights

Apr 20, 2012 by Annie Drabicky, Jordan Gass-Pooré in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Hays County approves parks master plan

Officials have worked with citizens and an advisory board for a year to finalize the plan, which will guide the parks planning process in the unincorporated areas of Hays County for the next 10 years.

Apr 19, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

City officials welcome San Marcos residents to community open house

The daylong open house offers residents a chance to provide input on parks rules, zoning changes and development codes

Apr 11, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Rendering courtesy of Gensler

ACC trustees approve bond issuance for Hays County campus

Nearly four months after a Texas Supreme Court ruling, the Austin Community College board of trustees approved the issuance of $45 million in bonds to buy land and build a campus in Kyle.

Apr 5, 2012 by Sara Behunek in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

May 29 primary all but certain, even without federal preclearance ruling

After months of legal battles and delays, Texas finally has interim redistricting maps and a primary date, but one aspect is missing—the maps' required preclearance by a U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.

Apr 2, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Central Austin

Photo by Ashley Landis

Buda-based Agana Rainwater places fifth at international contest

Agana Rainwater recently tied for fifth place at the largest water-tasting competition in the world.

Mar 27, 2012 by Jordan Gass-Pooré in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Legal challenges ended, ACC moves forward with work on campus in Kyle

Nearly 15 months after Hays County residents approved annexation that would allow for the construction of a Hays County campus of Austin Community College, the project can now move forward.

Mar 23, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle (1 Comments)

Hays County roadways set to undergo transformations

Among the four Hays County road projects on track to begin nearly simultaneously within the next few months is the single-longest project the county has undertaken.

Mar 23, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

San Marcos prepares for railroad quiet zones

The City of San Marcos will soon implement railroad quiet zones at 26 crossings.

Mar 23, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Courtesy Apple Inc.

Austin City Council approves $8.6M Apple incentive agreement

The 6–0 vote paves the way for more economic benefits from the state and moves the California-based company one step further to building a new campus in Northwest Austin.

Mar 22, 2012 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin

Controversy surrounding Rep. Doggett’s district could delay primary

Texas’ long-awaited primary date could still be in jeopardy due to controversy over the former district of U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin.

Mar 23, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Cedar Park | Leander

Veterans Resource Center adds two computers to help with job searches

Hays County officially opened its Veterans Resource Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 28 at the county courthouse in San Marcos.

Mar 23, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Storm causes second wastewater overflow in San Marcos

Monday night's rains led to the second overflow into the San Marcos River since January

Mar 20, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Hays County commissioners approve election precinct boundaries

Voters will receive updated registration cards in the mail by April 25

Mar 14, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Photo courtesy Michiel de Wit/Shutterstock.com

Central Texas transportation projects to get $126M boost

Of $2 billion that just became available statewide, TxDOT will allocate about $126 million to the Central Texas region if leaders can select projects to fund by the rapidly approaching deadline.

Mar 20, 2012 by Sara Behunek in Austin Metro (4 Comments)

Volunteers gather for 26th annual San Marcos River cleanup

Overcast skies and high winds did not prevent participants from canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling and walking alongside the 90-mile stretch of the San Marcos River to pick up recyclables and trash

Mar 5, 2012 by Jordan Gass-Pooré in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle (1 Comments)

May 29 confirmed for Texas primary

The San Antonio federal court issued an order March 1 setting the Texas primary elections for May 29 and the runoff election date for July 31.

Mar 1, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Central Austin

Kyle mayor gives State of the City address

Mayor Lucy Johnson addressed Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce members Feb. 28 at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center.

Mar 1, 2012 by Annie Drabicky, Jordan Gass-Pooré in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Texas Legislative Council

Congressional, state House maps released in time to keep May 29 primary

Texas finally has interim Congressional and state House maps, and they were issued in time to uphold a May 29 primary.

Feb 28, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Austin Metro

Photo by Annie Drabicky

Agency says food costs to rise in 2012

Food prices surged in the final quarter of 2011, resulting in a 4.8 percent increase in prices throughout the course of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Feb 23, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle (1 Comments)

Photo by Aleyda Londono

San Marcos, Kyle agree to work with Texas State on transit district

Both city councils voted Feb. 21 to work with Texas State University to expand its bus system to include the general public.

Feb 28, 2012 by Aleyda Londono in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Party reps: May 29 now earliest possible primary date

Failure to reach agreements on all Texas redistricting maps has rendered an April primary virtually impossible, with the next likely date now May 29.

Feb 23, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Cedar Park | Leander

Photo by Annie Drabicky

San Marcos officials begin preparing for larger football crowds

Texas State University is working with the fire and police departments, the City of San Marcos and area businesses to create a plan for managing fans on football game weekends.

Feb 20, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

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TxDOT takes first steps on passenger train between Austin, Houston

The Texas Department of Transportation has completed its first study on a potential passenger rail line that would connect Austin and Houston in less than three hours with possible service to College Station.

Feb 14, 2012 by Sara Behunek in Austin Metro (1 Comments)