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Future of San Marcos tower operators still up in the air

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

When the FAA announced May 10 that air traffic control towers would receive funding through the end of the fiscal year, it meant Ed Mears would be secure in his position as an air traffic control operator for at least four more months.

Census Bureau: San Marcos' population tops 50,000

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:05:39 GMT

San Marcos is the fastest-growing large city in the United States, the U.S. Census Bureau announced May 23.

Coming Soon: Wortheffort Woodworking School

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Shawn Graham expects to open Wortheffort Woodworking School, 122 S. Edward Gary St., Ste. B, San Marcos, in August.

Now Open: H Heart Guest House

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Bonnie Hughson Cox opened H Heart Guest House, 3290 S. Old Stagecoach Road, Kyle, on April 30.

Expansions: Griffith Ford San Marcos

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Griffith Ford San Marcos, 1305 S. I-35, San Marcos, will open a new location on I-35 south of Yarrington Road in mid- to late 2014.

Concert to launch Hays County nonprofit music project

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:22:02 GMT

Grammy Award winners Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines are set to perform at a June 1 fundraising kickoff concert for the proposed OYOU Art Center in Hays County.

School Notes: Hays CISD

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

On May 1, the Hays CISD board of trustees named Michael McKie the lone finalist for the district’s superintendent position.

Closings: Three Birds Treasures

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Three Birds Treasures, 101-B San Antonio St., San Marcos, closed on May 10. The shop sold furniture, antiques and collectibles.

In the News: Greater San Marcos Partnership

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

On May 8, the Greater San Marcos Partnership, 1340 Wonder World Drive, Ste. 108, San Marcos, announced its selection of Adriana Cruz as the organization’s new president.

CAMPO kicks off 2040 plan development

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

On May 17, officials from all over Central Texas kicked off the development of a plan that will help guide the next 25 years of transportation in the region at the Palmer Events Center.

Kyle runoff election set for June 1

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

The City of Kyle is scheduled to hold a special runoff election June 1 between Chad Benninghoff and Joe Bacon for the District 3 seat on Kyle City Council after neither candidate earned a majority share of the vote in the general election.

Relocations: SNJ Academics

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

In early June, SNJ Academics will open at 3870 FM 967, Buda, after moving from Carpenter Hill Elementary School in Buda.

Hays CISD participates in TEA pilot program

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

About 400 educators from throughout the state gathered at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center on May 16 to hear officials from the district and the Texas Education Agency discuss implementation of a student achievement tracking program.

Coming soon: Cleveland's

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

James Rios, the owner of Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill in Kyle, plans to open Cleveland’s, 100 N. Main St., Buda, on May 25.

Now Open: Vape Shop San Marcos

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Owners Lisa and Paul Ray opened Vape Shop San Marcos, 2626 Hunter Road, Ste. 101, San Marcos, on April 9.