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Nativa Medical Aesthetics provides regenerative skin treatments in Buda

A new locally owned business specializing in regenerative skin treatments plans to host its official grand opening in Buda on May 21.

The outlook: Founded by Physician Associate Claudia Sánchez, Nativa Medical Aesthetics is focused on creating natural results, personalized care and thoughtful treatments, according to a news release.

The practice specializes in treatments that are designed to enhance each patient’s natural features without overcorrection, which includes:

  • Neuromodulators and biostimulators, which are injections used to treat wrinkles, according to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

  • Regenerative skin treatments

  • Subtle facial balancing

Quote of note: “We wanted to create something that feels different,” said Sánchez in the news release. “A place where aesthetic medicine is refined, ethical, and rooted in natural beauty. Buda felt like the perfect community to build that.”

  • 800 FM 1626, Ste. 210, Buda
 
CI Business
Birkenstock, Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery and more: Check out 11 San Marcos business updates

Business is booming in San Marcos with new stores, restaurants and hotels opening or on the horizon. From footwear brands to baked goods stops, check out 11 new business updates from San Marcos.

Now open

Birkenstock

  • Opened April 22

  • 3939 S. I-35, Ste. 1350, San Marcos

LivAway Suites

  • Opened Feb. 17

  • 1550 River Road, San Marcos

Coming soon

Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery

  • Opening by 2027

  • 1004 N. I-35 frontage road, San Marcos

Legacy Arts

  • Opening fall 2026

  • Southwest corner of S. LBJ Drive and Cheatham St.

What’s next: Filings made with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Amiri: Company officials plan to finish out the 2,462-square-foot retail store by June 15.

Home Depot: The 107,797-square-foot store will be the first in San Marcos.

In the news

City of San Marcos: San Marcos crews began installing the city’s first-ever gateway sign.

Texas State University: The university unveiled a new sculpture by artist Nathan Mabry on April 25.

Alvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop: The owner announced the shop’s temporary closure and “change in leadership."
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Kyle Fair

Feel Good Fest

May 15-17
Kyle

May 16, 6-11 p.m.
Austin

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Color the Sky Kite Day

Lost Pines Art Center Spring Gala

May 17, 1-4 p.m.
Georgetown

May 17, 2-5 p.m.
Bastrop

More info

More info

 
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CI Texas
Q&A: Catch up with the Republicans running for Texas railroad commissioner in the May 26 runoff

On May 26, Republican voters will choose their nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission in a runoff election between former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and incumbent Jim Wright.

The overview: The Republican railroad commission race is one of several statewide contests that advanced to May runoffs after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primary election.

Wright and French were the two highest-performing candidates in the five-way primary race, with Wright receiving 32.1% of the vote and French collecting 31.7%.

The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face state Rep. John Rosenthal, D-Houston, in the November midterm election. Third-party candidates may also appear on the November ballot.

Did you know? The railroad commission regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry, while the state's railroads are under the control of the Texas Department of Transportation and the federal government. The agency has three commissioners elected to staggered six-year terms.

At the polls: Texans can vote early from May 18-22, with runoff election day May 26.

 

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