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See 3 government, development and grant fund updates from San Marcos, Buda and Kyle

The San Marcos, Buda and Kyle city councils have recently discussed and taken action on a number of items pertaining to development and grant funds.

Catch up on government news and updates from the cities, including a development code update, potential mixed-use development and housing grant allocations.

1. San Marcos works to allocate $740K housing and community grant: City of San Marcos staff is in the process of selecting projects to be funded by a $740,000 grant for fair housing and demands for community and housing development.

2. Buda approves $242K contract for development code update: The Buda City Council approved a contract to Kending Keast Collaborative for a comprehensive update of the city’s Unified Development Code, or UDC, at a Feb. 17 meeting. The contract may not exceed $242,260.

3. Proposed 34-acre development could bring new housing and retail to Kyle: Kyle residents could get new housing, hotel and retail options as a proposed mixed-use development is in the works.

 
In Your Neighborhood
Kyle Public Library to unveil renovated interior March 28

The Kyle Public Library will debut a newly renovated interior at the end of the month. 

What you need to know: Renovations to the library were completed in January, bringing a refreshed interior with new paint and carpeting, as well as a new maker space, circulation desk and quiet areas.

The details: The city will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the improvements March 28 at 9 a.m., at 550 Scott St., Kyle. 

Zooming in: The library was closed Jan. 2-17 while the renovations took place.

These renovations are some of the first to the building since its opening in 2021, as previously reported by Community Impact.

  • 550 Scott St., Kyle

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Wildflower Spring Market

Cedar Park Kite Festival

March 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; March 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Austin

March 28, 3-7 p.m.
Cedar Park

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Austin Water Lantern Festival

Easter in the Park

March 28, 5-9 p.m.
Leander

March 28, 6 p.m.
Bastrop

More info

More info

 
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Stay In The Know
Delta Airlines to launch Phoenix route, expand Bozeman flights from Austin airport

Delta Airlines is expanding its flights out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with new routes launching to Phoenix and Bozeman, Montana, later this year.

Additionally, the global airline plans to offer new routes from Austin to Asheville, North Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Kalispell, Montana; and Kansas City, Missouri, in 2026.

What's happening: Delta Airlines announced it will launch twice-daily nonstop flights to Phoenix from ABIA beginning Nov. 9.

The new route to Bozeman will begin June 13 with Saturday-only flights. Delta will expand the route with daily trips from Austin to Bozeman from Dec. 19 to March 28.

The impact: The new Phoenix route will connect Central Texans to Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, which is known for its championship golf courses, culinary scene, desert hiking and access to Scottsdale and Sedona, according to Delta Airlines information.

The additional Bozeman flights will allow flyers to travel to Montana during peak ski season and visit Yellowstone National Park.

 

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