Community Corner
🌱 How a $39 million rail overpass will change Centerpoint Road
And check out Snakefessst! on the San Marcos Patch calendar
What's up San Marcos! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $39 million rail overpass will change Centerpoint Road
- Where you can ride San Marcos' new Lime scooters today
- How Texas State's new helicopter program could lift San Marcos students' careers
Also on today's calendar: Heritage Association of San Marcos Treasure Sale and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 100, low: 74.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hays County wins $39 million for Centerpoint Road rail overpass project (cbsaustin.com) — Drivers in San Marcos can expect a major safety and traffic upgrade on Centerpoint Road, thanks to a $39.2 million federal grant for a new rail overpass. Hays County and the city will elevate the road over Union Pacific tracks, add four lanes, and build shared-use paths for walkers and cyclists. Officials say the project will ease backups and improve emergency response as the area grows. 
2. City of San Marcos relaunches e-scooter program (kvue.com) — San Marcos has relaunched its e-scooter program with 150 Lime scooters now available downtown, on the Texas State campus, and on the east side of I-35. Riders 18 and older can use them 24/7, with discounted fares for residents enrolled in programs like SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, or Pell Grants. Certain areas, including the river and greenbelts, remain no-ride zones.
3. Texas State University Adds Helicopter Training as Aviation Network Expands Across Four States (afm.aero) — Texas State University is rolling out new helicopter flight training for its Aviation Science students through its San Marcos campus, partnering locally with Veracity Aviation at Seguin-Guadalupe Regional Airport. San Marcos–based students can now pursue a structured path into rotor-wing careers while also benefiting from expanded fixed-wing training options across Texas and other states, all tied into the university's B.A.A.S. degree.
4. Amarillo City Council to discuss camera policy after former officer's arrest (abc7amarillo.com) — San Marcos is among at least 10 Texas cities that have paused or ended use of Flock license plate reader cameras over privacy and data-sharing concerns. As Amarillo's council now reexamines its own camera policies after a former officer's alleged misuse, the debate highlights the same surveillance and civil-liberties questions San Marcos leaders and residents are already confronting.
📸 Around San Marcos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Marcos
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★ Featured events ★
- Snakefessst! →
San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Dr, San Marcos
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- THE INCOME ACCELERATOR SESSION
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Austin, Texas in the Westlake Area Wednesday 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM
7:00 pm - Coffee and Community with Kim from Insperity!
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce City Limits Subaru, 14457 I-35, Buda Texas 78610
9:00 am - Ribbon Cutting Flatz 512
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Flatz 512 The Ribbon Cutting will be held at 834 Cottonwood Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666
10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting David Weekley-Kissing Tree
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce David Weekley Homes-Kissing Tree The Ribbon Cutting will be held at: 1449 Blushing Aster Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666
11:00 am - SMHS Homecoming Game
San Marcos CISD San Marcos, TX 78666 - 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Luncheon
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce 202 N C M Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
11:00 am - Block Party on North Street
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Zelicks
5:30 pm - Live Music Unplugged
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Wineaux 314 E Hutchison St San Marcos, TX
7:00 pm - San Marcos TX - Midget Mayhem / Little Mania Mini Wrestling! (Ages 21+) →
Sean Patricks, 202 E San Antonio St, San Marcos
8:00 pm - Heritage Association of San Marcos Treasure Sale →
400 E Hopkins St, San Marcos
8:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Monday September 14
Saturday September 19
📣 San Marcos Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Planning and Zoning Commission →
City of San Marcos City Hall - 630 E Hopkins San Marcos TX 78666
6:00 pm - THE INCOME ACCELERATOR SESSION
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Austin, Texas in the Westlake Area Wednesday 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Texas State University posted a job opening for Police Officer in San Marcos. Apply here.
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in SAN MARCOS, TX S07191 in San Marcos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marcos here.
Ok San Marcos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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