Texas State University is advancing plans for a hotel on its San Marcos campus after the Texas State University System Board of Regents voted Nov. 20 to authorize the university to enter a development agreement with Midway, a Houston-based developer.

The details: The proposed $70 million project includes a 130-room hotel on 3.88 acres at 429 and 403 N. Guadalupe Street, just south of Tower Hall and across from Target. It will feature a full-service restaurant and bar along with meeting and event space, according to the university. An older home on the site—the Richard A. Castro Undergraduate Admissions Center—will be removed to make way for the development.

Midway will lease the land for 75 years with an option to extend, and the university will use the lease income to support instruction and scholarships. Texas State officials announced the hotel concept in August 2024, and the City of San Marcos later approved an incentive package to support it. While the university originally hoped construction would begin in 2025, no updated timeline has been released.

Brake and Tire Check is now serving the Kyle community.

At a glance: The business was established in 1968 and offers brake repairs, oil changes, alignment and tires. Brake and Tire Check has dozens of locations across Texas, including Round Rock and San Antonio.

• Opened Nov. 13
• 19121 I-35, Kyle

Airport operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport have returned to normal following this month’s brief government shutdown, but officials expect heavy traffic as holiday travel ramps up after a record year.

What you should know: Travelers are encouraged to arrive early—2 1/2 hours before domestic flights and three hours for international—and to build in extra time if checking bags, returning rental cars or parking. Individuals can check real-time parking availability or reserve spots in the Blue Garage, Red Garage or Economy lots, though shuttles may see delays.

What else? Allegiant and Frontier passengers should remember that both airlines operate from the separate South Terminal. Flyers can speed up check-in by using mobile boarding passes, kiosks or curbside options. All three TSA checkpoints open at 3 a.m., with PreCheck, Clear and military lanes at Checkpoint 2 West.

On last thing: Travelers can access ADA shuttles, wheelchair assistance through airlines and TSA Cares. Construction tied to the Journey With AUS expansion continues, and an online map helps visitors navigate restaurants, gates and amenities.