ATX-SBK: Impact 11/26/2025

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$4.78M bid aims to bolster San Marcos flood defenses

San Marcos City Council on Nov. 18 approved resolutions allowing city staff to apply for up to $4.78 million in Texas Water Development Board grants and loans for flood prevention and warning projects.

New flood modeling: The first application seeks $1.9 million to develop new hydrologic and hydraulic models using Atlas 14 rainfall data, considered the de facto standard for designing infrastructure to withstand heavy rain and flooding.

Gauges and warning systems: The second application requests $2.5 million to install 14 additional stream and rain gauges and to develop an early warning flood warning system.

Dam safety evaluations: The third application seeks $380,000 to evaluate Upper San Marcos dams No. 4 and No. 5 on the San Marcos River, which are operated in partnership by the city, Hays County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Why it matters: All three applications are part of a years-long effort to improve flood awareness and prevention from the city following the 2015 Memorial Day flood.

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Mark Your Calendar

A light parade, Grinch photos and more: 8 San Marcos, Buda, Kyle events

San Marcos, Buda and Kyle residents can celebrate the holiday season with a range of activities this year.

Santa’s Arrival: Community members can bring their own cameras for photos with Santa. Free activities will also be offered, as well as a holiday vendor market, songs from local school choirs and more.

Dec. 1, 4-9 PM
Free (admission)

Jingle Bell Run: The 5K event will start and finish at San Marcos Plaza Park, with Christmas music playing along the route. The Kids K runs through the Sights and Sounds Festival. One lucky attendee, voted “best festive,” will win a new TV.

Dec. 13, 9 a.m. (5K start)
Registration prices vary

Grinch on the Green: The mastermind of Christmas crime is making his return to Kyle with sweet treats, market vendors, live music, photo ops, free activities for children and Grinch movie screenings. Attendees can bring a non-perishable food donation to get a photo with the Grinch.

Dec. 13, 5:30-9 p.m.
Free (admission)

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Stay In The Know

20 Austin-area restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Those looking for an Austin restaurant to dine at this Thanksgiving have several options. Some restaurants require reservations and others accept walk-ins.

Corinne: Community members can stop by the restaurant for lunch or dinner and taste traditional Thanksgiving meals, including roasted turkey. Entrees can be paired with seasonal sides and housemade desserts.

Price: $65 per person
304 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: Customers can create their own Thanksgiving meal by picking options from the limited Thanksgiving menu, including a honey crisp apple salad, butternut squash soup, sliced smoked turkey breast, mashed potatoes and more.

Price: $49 per person (Thanksgiving menu with caramelized prime rib)
11801 Domain Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin

Cafe No Sé ATX: The cafe is hosting a Thanksgiving feast where diners can enjoy herbed turkey confit, southern cornbread dressing, braised green beans, whipped potatoes, cranberry sauce, turkey giblet gravy and a warm bread roll.

Price: $40 per person
South Congress Hotel, 1603 S. Congress Ave., Austin

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