Meet the Buda City Council Single-Member District C candidates
Buda residents will vote on the City Council single-member District C seat in the November election.
Meet the candidates: Candidates for single-member District C include Kimberly Goodman, Jeffrey Morales and Emily Jones.
What's happening? Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
San Marcos upgrades Dunbar Park with new amenities
Dunbar Park in San Marcos is becoming more accessible to all visitors. The park now has new amenities, including an outdoor restroom, a water fountain and bottle-filling station, as well as enhanced sidewalk accessibility, according to city spokesperson Mostafa Jalal.
The overview: Jalal stated that the park attracts visitors from across the community, and the addition of the restrooms was a “long-standing priority” for the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure equitable and convenient access to restrooms for the many park users.
Diving in deeper: The project cost $274,821 and was funded using a combination of Park Development Fees and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
20 years strong: Community Impact celebrates anniversary through state-wide company gathering
Since 2005, Community Impact has delivered trusted news and local information to communities across Texas. Privately owned by John and Jennifer Garrett of Round Rock, it now reaches 2.5 million mailboxes and 270,000 inboxes in 40 markets.
As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, Community Impact is looking back on two decades built on passion, integrity and innovation—while also focusing forward on deeper reader connections and future growth.
The framework: To recognize 20 years of success, Community Impact held a conference and celebration called The Gathering. The event united employees from across the company for two days of training, collaboration and connection.
“Our belief is that leadership from internal top performers and external experts helps us be the modern local news company we want to be,” Founder and CEO John Garrett said.
Demolition of Austin Convention Center nearly complete; new building to open in 2029
Demolition of the former Austin Convention Center is nearly complete, project leaders told Community Impact on Sept. 12.
The overview: The center closed in April and construction crews began demolishing the 365,000-square-foot building in May. They are scheduled to finish tearing down the existing building in late October and construct a 620,000-square-foot convention center in its place, which is expected to open in early 2029.
After crews finish tearing down the existing center in late October, they will begin excavating the site, digging 55 feet into the ground before placing foundations for the new building early next year.
The outlook: The new convention center is designed to bring larger events to Austin while increasing walkability downtown and making the center more welcoming for residents, ACC Acting Deputy Director Katy Zamesnik told reporters.
“This is the beginning of delivering on a promise that we've made to the community. … We want this to be a building that locals love just as much as our visitors do,” Zamesnik said Sept. 12.
What to know about the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot
Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.
The overview: The propositions, which were adopted by state lawmakers earlier this year, include measures aimed at reducing property taxes, funding water supply projects and creating a state dementia research institute.
“This is an opportunity to make your voice heard about the governing document of our state,” Secretary of State Jane Nelson said in a June 25 statement.
More details: Texans have until Oct. 6 to register to vote in the upcoming election. Early in-person voting runs from Oct. 20-31, and Election Day is Nov. 4.
The secretary of state’s office randomly selected the ballot order for the 17 state propositions. Keep reading to learn about the proposed constitutional amendments and how they would change Texas law.
