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Hays CISD trustees adopt $275M surplus budget

Homeowners in Hays CISD may see a decrease in their tax bill, according to documents presented at a June 29 meeting.

The HCISD board of trustees approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget at the meeting.

The overview: The general fund budget includes $275.42 million in expenditures and $287.68 million in revenues, resulting in a surplus budget.

The largest expenditure by function is instruction, at $159.59 million. This is a $5.33 million decrease from last year.

The projections: The proposed tax rate for FY 2026-27 is $1.1546 per $100 of valuation, which is unchanged from the previous rate. This includes a maintenance and operations rate of $0.6669 and an interest and sinking rate of $0.4877.

Looking ahead: The HCISD board will approve the tax rate in August after receiving the maximum compressed rate from the Texas Education Agency.

 
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Buffalo Wild Wings targets late summer opening in Kyle

Kyle's first Buffalo Wild Wings is nearing completion in the Kohlers Crossing shopping center. 

Buffalo Wild Wings' menu includes bone-in and boneless wings, crispy chicken dippers, sandwiches, wraps and salads. The restaurant also features a full bar and several televisions to watch sporting events.

A closer look: The restaurant will fill nearly 5,500 square feet and cost around $1.7 million, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

  • 1080 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle
 
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Canyon Lake Italian restaurateur opens new eatery in Wimberley

The newest Italian scratch-kitchen restaurant has opened its doors to customers in Wimberly, expanding the footprint of local restaurateur Gennaro DiMeo.

The gist: Gennaro’s Ristorante Italiano, owned and operated by the DiMeo and Taccogna families, offers diners made-from-scratch cuisine, including classic Italian dishes. The restaurant’s location was previously Hildee's Dine-Inn.

DiMeo is not only a co-owner, but also the restaurant’s executive chef. He has crafted menu items with his own personal touch, adding a southern Italian flair inspired by his upbringing in Naples, Italy, Taccogna said.

The owners work to bring the Italian experience to the Wimberley community and patrons, Taccogna said. The restaurant is centered on an oak tree and features both indoor and outdoor seating.

Meet the owner: DiMeo has been in the restaurant business for almost five decades. He owns two Houston-area restaurants, in Deer Park and Baytown, and two additional restaurants in Canyon Lake, Gennaro’s Trattoria and Elio’s Pizzeria.

  • 13900 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley
 

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Plein Air Exhibition

Center Stage Cinema: The Sandlot

June 27-Aug. 6
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July 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Check out 3 health care updates from Hays County area hospitals

From a new hospital president to expansions in specialty and surgical care, check out some of the latest health care updates from San Marcos, Buda, and Kyle area hospitals.

1. New president named for Ascension Seton Hays and Bastrop hospitals: A new president has been named for two Ascension Seton locations in Central Texas. Megan Drake is the president of the Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, alongside the hospital’s Bastrop location.

2. Buda hospital expands specialty care with sports orthopedics specialist: As summer begins and temperatures rise, community members increase their physical activity through sports and outdoor endeavors. Injuries often increase during this season as a result of overdone activity, said Dr. Eric Chapman, orthopedic surgeon.

3. Christus Health introduces vascular surgery at San Marcos hospital: While major cities such as Austin and San Antonio have a large number of vascular surgeons, the surrounding cities face increasingly limited access as populations grow, general and vascular surgeon Dr. Logan Warren said.

 

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