š± Which neighborhood projects just won San Marcosā first participatory budget?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which neighborhood projects just won San Marcosā first participatory budget?
- What swayed commissioners to keep a controversial water board member?
- Could a statewide utility shake-up eventually change San Marcos electric bills?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 100, low: 75.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ San Marcos announces participatory budget projects (universitystar.com) ā San Marcos has picked five resident-selected projects to share $200,000 in one-time city funding, including upgraded downtown crosswalks, new bus shelters, curb safety fixes, and river-view benches. Locals submitted over 100 ideas and 117 votes in this first-ever participatory budget, and most voters also asked the city to put remaining dollars toward sidewalks as officials shape the 2026-27 budget. 
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ā¢ Hays County Commissioners Court approves West Travis County Public Utility Agency board reappointment (haysfreepress.com) ā Hays County Commissioners, meeting in San Marcos, narrowly approved reappointing Scott Roberts to the West Travis County Public Utility Agency board despite residentsā concerns over drought restrictions and potential conflicts of interest. Supporters praised Robertsā long service and recusal record, while critics pushed for new representation and term limits. The decision, impacting water policy for tens of thousands of county residents, still requires approval from partner entities. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Should Austin Energy lose its monopoly? Abbott says yes. Austin says you'll pay. (statesman.com) ā A new push from Gov. Greg Abbott to end Austin Energyās monopoly could eventually affect other city-owned utilities, including San Marcosā municipal power provider. While Abbott argues competition would lower bills, Austin officials warn deregulation could raise costs and disrupt city budgets, offering a preview of debates that might reach San Marcos if lawmakers broaden the plan statewide. Ā Ā Ā
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Sultanās Fest ā
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10:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Tanger San Marcos | Stuff-the-Bus Donation Drive Benefitting United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties
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Hays County Networking "Breakfast with Tiffany" Event ā
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce The First Friday of Every Month 8:30am-9:30am Residence Inn 625 Commercial Loop Bldg. 2 San Marcos, TX 78666
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Party in your Park
City of San Marcos Dunbar Park > Paul Laurence Dunbar Recreation Center - 801 W MLK
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Tanger San Marcos | Stuff-the-Bus Donation Drive Benefitting United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties
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THE INCOME ACCELERATOR SESSION
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Austin, Texas in the Westlake Area Wednesday 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM
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Tanger San Marcos | Stuff-the-Bus Donation Drive Benefitting United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties
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Planning and Zoning Commission ā
City of San Marcos City Hall - 630 E Hopkins San Marcos TX 78666
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Ribbon Cutting Kolacny's Kolaches
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Kolancny's Kolaches The Ribbon Cutting will be held at: 801 Chestnut St. San Marcos, TX 78666
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San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce The Merriman Apartments, 1301 Leah Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Summer Splash
City of San Marcos Rio Vista Park > Rio Vista Pool & Splashpad - 555 Cheatham Street
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Tanger San Marcos | Stuff-the-Bus Donation Drive Benefitting United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Tanger Outlets San Marcos 4015 I-35 South San Marcos, TX 78666
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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- A salesman for Brightspeed Internet came over today to pre-sell their not-yet-available fiber internet service for a "low" introductory price of $$.
$$ per month. "Since they are in the neighborhood" they are offering this low rate so they can install cables to houses before they even have theā¦ (Nextdoor Oak Heights) - Can any of my HVAC people help me find an R-410 air conditioner compressor?
I know it's long shot, but I can't afford a completely new AC system in my house. (Nextdoor Saddlebrook)
- FedEx posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate in San Marcos. Apply here.
- Texas State University posted a job opening for Construction Manager II in San Marcos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marcos here.
š Nearby News
Kyle
- Chicken Salad Chick to Open in Kyle, Texas (qsrmagazine.com)
- 2K-acre Kyle development, Buc-ee's nears completion: Check out 5 development updates in Hays County (communityimpact.com)
- Meet Brandon Holley (boldjourney.com)
Buda
- Boil water notice rescinded for west Buda (haysfreepress.com)
- Buda mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus (cbsaustin.com)
- Events Archive - Page 4 of 9 (365thingsaustin.com)
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