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Industrial park plans spark new concerns New concerns emerged during a public hearing on the proposed annexation of 934 acres of land east of town at a special council meeting Wednesday night. The San Marcos City

Thanks to part of my downtown team on today's River Clean Up! Lots of Texas State students, folks from out of town and locals participate in this event to ensure the San Marcos River stays clean. Great job guys !!!!!!!!!!!

I'm proud of my colleagues who voted unanimously to support a family living wage for any future jobs-based economic development incentives our city.

This afternoon's CodeSMTX 3 p.m. meeting.

Assistance for Individuals Approved
President Approves State Disaster Declaration

President Barack Obama has approved a disaster declaration requested by Gov. Greg Abbott for counties affected by last month’s flooding, opening the door for individual federal assistance.

Gov. Abbott requested Individual Assistance for Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Comal, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Liberty, Navarro, Travis, Willacy, and Wilson Counties. The President also granted disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Survivors from the October severe weather in Hays County can start registering for FEMA Assistance by calling 1.800.621.3362 or online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. FEMA inspectors will begin making appointments with residents who apply for assistance.

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The economic "throw weight" of a region our size having a single international airport would be a true game changer.

Austin, San Antonio would benefit from a regional airport, by Joe Krier As Austin and San Antonio begin to look more like one large metroplex, we need to seriously discuss the creation of a regional airport — a DFW for Central Texas.

Had a great time at Storyville today in Miss Cossio's 3rd Grade Class! Also ran into Clifford.

Interesting article. Is this one solution for affordable housing?

Austin City Council eases regulations on garage apartments The Austin City Council voted Thursday to ease regulations for building garage apartments, bringing to a close one of the most contentious city land-use decisions the council faced this year.

We live in a great city. I am honored and blessed to have the opportunity to serve each and every citizen with the vision and goal of an even greater San Marcos for future generations.

Join me for the swearing in of both Melissa and me at City Hall this evening at 6 p.m.

San Marcos murals go mainstream with city program It used to be an alley but now it's an art gallery. Folks are flocking to San Marcos to see these massive murals.Mural artist David Perez created much of the aerosol art you see in the 100 block of South LBJ Drive in San Marcos. Perez says, Some people t

We remain in the national spotlight as a great place to invest.

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In San Marcos, Texas, retail races to catch up with growth | ICSC SCT The fastest-growing midsize city in the U.S. for three years running happens to be in Texas, but it is not Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth or Houston. No, the honor goes to San Marcos, a quaint Texas Hill Country town halfway between Austin and San Antonio that is growing at an annual rate of nearly 8 per…