ATX-SBK: Impact 10/1/2025

San Marcos CISD teachers and staff will see salary increases for the 2025-26 school year.

The gist: SMCISD officials approved a pay increase for employees using state support staff retention allotment funding at a Sept. 15 meeting. The district has $284,572 to allocate for employee compensation.

Funds will be distributed evenly among employees who have not yet received a raise, including:

• Auxiliary staff
• Paraprofessionals
• Instructional coaches
• Admission, review, and dismissal—or ARD—facilitators
• Speech therapy assistants
• Registered nurses
• Counselors
• Teachers with less than three years of experience

• Three to four years of experience: $2,500
• Over five years of experience: $5,000

San Marcos now has more options for affordable pet care.

Mini Vet Express Veterinary Clinic offers comprehensive and annual wellness exams, vaccinations starting at $10, nail trims, deworming, and microchipping services for cats and dogs.

The overview: Dr. Natasha Idom is the founder and owner of the clinic, which provides low-cost veterinary services to both San Marcos and New Braunfels.

Diving in deeper: According to the website, the veterinary provider stresses the importance of early detection to help pets remain healthy and avoid costly illness by emphasizing wellness exams, vaccines and blood work.

Mini Vet Express also keeps its vaccines cost efficient, making them accessible for all owners in order to keep pets safe and help them thrive.

• 202 S CM Allen Pkwy., Ste. 108, San Marcos

The city of Kyle wants to hear from its residents about the best ways to provide ride-hailing services to the community.

The details: The Uber Kyle $3.14 program is approaching its 5-year anniversary, and the city of Kyle is going to determine and review goals and recommendations to improve services.

What you need to know: Feedback can be provided online until Oct. 31. Residents can also give feedback at the following in-person event, where city staff and project consultants will provide information, address questions and gather information on Uber Kyle services:

• 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 18 at La Verde Park, 3901 Burnham, Kyle