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Now Open: Third Coast Auto Group

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Third Coast Auto Group, 1930 Kyle Crossing, Kyle, opened its fourth location April 25. The company offers in-store financing and accepts trade-in vehicles. 504-3407, www.thirdcoastautos.com

Now Open: Peanut's Closet

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Owners Les Juilano and Doc Linder have opened Peanut’s Closet, 2601 S. I-35, in San Marcos. The consignment shop sells gently used clothing, household items and jewelry. 695-4622

Coming Soon: Super Smiles Dental Center

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Super Smiles Dental Center, 15300 S. I-35, Ste. 300, will open soon in Buda. The location provides pediatric and general dentistry services. The office accepts most insurance plans, CHIP and Medicaid. 523-8183, http://supersmilesdentalcenters.com

In the News: Restoration of historic train depot

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Restoration of Kyle’s historic train depot, North Front Street, began in late April. The building was originally built in 1917 and has served as home to the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce. The project is expected to cost about $900,000 and is being funded mostly by private donations. The city has dedicated $250,000 to the work, with another $25,000 coming from a grant from Pedernales Electric Cooperative. The project is expected to take 10–12 months. 262-3921, www.cityofkyle.com

Early voting under way in Hays County for May 29 primary

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

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

San Marcos to dedicate park in honor of late soldier

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army Capt. Paul Peña was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on Jan. 19, 2010.

May 12 election results

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

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

School Notes: Texas State University team wins EPA award

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A team of students from Texas State University has been named one of 15 college teams nationally to receive the P3 (People, Prosperity and the Planet) Award from the Environmental Protection Agency.

In the News: Hays County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler announced recently that 22 citizens graduated from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy, Class No. 25, on May 7. Two Kyle Police Department officers, detective James Plant and officer Catlyn Bone, attended the course. Kyle Police Department recently started its own Citizens Police Academy.

Health care company Grifols expands operations in San Marcos

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

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

San Marcos to head into Stage 2 water restrictions May 7

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Ongoing drought causes dramatic drop in aquifer levels, officials say

San Marcos Tour of Homes begins May 5

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The Heritage Association of San Marcos welcomes guests for the 37th annual tour of the city's historic homes May 5–6.

Hays County reminds voters to check for correct early voting locations

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Redistricting has changed polling locations for many voters.

Coming Soon: Josie’s Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Josie’s Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt, 420 University Drive, will open in San Marcos in May. The national franchise will offer yogurt made with pure crystalline fructose, which is sweeter than table sugar and has a lower glycemic index number compared with other sweetener sources. www.josiesyogurt.com

Anniversaries: Ulta

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The discount beauty product retailer Ulta, 1050 McKinley Place Drive, San Marcos, celebrates its one-year anniversary in May. The location also offers customers a full-service salon and has anesthetician on staff. 392-3308. www.ulta.com