Hays County Food Bank opens new location in San Marcos
More resources for residents experiencing food insecurity in Hays County are now available, including a market that eligible residents can reserve to shop for monthly groceries for free.
What's happening? The Hays County Food Bank, located at 1612 S. I-35 frontage road in San Marcos, opened its doors at its new $2 million spot Aug. 19, and staff were eager to show off the new location’s amenities. The food bank relocated from 220 Herndon St., San Marcos.
Lisa Young, food bank executive director, said the days of long lines down Martin Luther King Drive at the previous location are no more, as the new facility has plenty of parking and patrons are served by setting up appointments.
Notable quote: “The response has been amazing, both in numbers—more people and more people keep wanting to sign up—but also in just people's reactions,” Young said. “People are telling us this is the first time they've ever had this much food at one time.”
Buda's Southern Sky brings hats, jewelry and Western flair to Main Street
A locally owned boutique specializing in Western wear accessories and custom hat services is now available in downtown Buda.
The overview: Southern Sky Jewelry and Hats owners Janine and Jeff Jones offer a variety of Western brand hats, including Resistol, Charlie 1 Horse, Stetson and more.
What else? Other options include custom jewelry made by Janine Jones using gemstones, sterling silver and 14-karat gold fill, a curated collection of vintage and current Navajo jewelry, as well as a selection of kimonos.
A hat bar for styling, branding, shaping and otherwise customizing hats is also available for customers.
Notable quote: “We live here,” Janine Jones said. “We’re raising our family here. We love Buda, and we're super excited to be on Main Street.”
Ashton Woods Homes bringing over 170 homesites to new development in Buda
A new single-family development from Ashton Woods Homes is headed to Buda, available for sale in late summer.
The details: The new community, Willow Springs, will include 172 homesites with eight home plans available ranging in size from over 1,600 to 2,800 square feet. Prices start range from $350,000 to $435,000.
The Willow Springs neighborhood is located near Creedmoor Elementary, Ojeda Middle School and Del Valle High School, according to the Ashton Woods website.
