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Check out 7 Kyle business and restaurant updates

Learn about the latest business and restaurant news in Kyle, including a new grocery store focused on healthy living, the reopening of a locally owned hair salon and more.

Sprouts
The specialty grocery retailer will be the first of its brand in Hays County, encouraging healthy eating by stocking its stores with farm-to-table foods from local producers with organic, plant-based and gluten-free options.

  • Opened Oct. 10
  • 150 Heroes Memorial Drive, Ste. B, Kyle

Menchie’s
Danny Wang, a soon-to-be Kyle resident, opened the customizable frozen yogurt shop with a variety of toppings.
  • Opened Oct. 3
  • 20090 Marketplace Ave., Ste. 110, Kyle

Premier Cuts
After temporarily closing in January to make way for the planned H-E-B expansion, owner Brian Olsen reopened the hair salon and is now offering cuts and other services.
  • Opened Oct. 9
  • 340 E. FM 150, Ste. 400, Kyle
 
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On The Transportation Beat
Check out 6 Hays County transportation updates

Learn about the latest updates on six transportation projects throughout Hays County.

RM 967 deceleration lanes
Project: The project will add deceleration lanes to RM 967 in two locations: Garlic Creek Drive/Remuda Trail and Garlic Creek Drive/Grove Lane.
Update: In final construction plans

  • Timeline: 2021-TBD
  • Cost: $2.57 million
  • Funding source: 2021 Buda bond

Bishop & Belvin Street improvements
Project: The full-depth road reconstruction project will include drainage, water, wastewater, retaining walls and sidewalk improvements, according to the city of San Marcos Capital Improvement Project map.
Update: At 60% design phase with acquisition process in the works
  • Timeline: 2026-28
  • Cost: $11.26 million
  • Funding sources: Capital Improvement Program; city water, wastewater, drainage, electric and general funds

Austin Street reconstruction
Project: The reconstruction of Austin Street from FM 2770 to San Antonio Street will include on-street parking, sidewalks and stormwater management features.
Update: At 30% design phase
  • Timeline: 2021-TBD
  • Cost: $6.76 million
  • Funding source: 2021 Buda bond
 
Metro News Monday
6 trending Austin-area stories

Check out the top trending Community Impact stories in the Austin metro from
Oct. 13-17.

1. Williamson County Fair and Rodeo coming to Taylor in October

2. Trader Joe’s expected to begin construction in Cedar Park this January

3. Pflugerville home sales decline, prices drop in Hutto

4. Austin ISD offers naming rights at district facilities to generate additional revenue

5. 'Shovel-ready:' Austin ISD nears groundbreaking on affordable apartment community

6. Home sale prices continue to decline in September for Cedar Park and Far Northwest Austin

 
Key Information
Early voting begins Oct. 20: What to know before heading to the polls

Early voting in the Nov. 4 election begins Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. During early voting, registered voters can cast ballots at any polling place within their county of residence, according to the secretary of state’s office.

What to bring: Voters must bring one of seven forms of identification to the polls:

  • A Texas driver license (issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety)
  • A Texas personal ID card (issued by the DPS)
  • A Texas handgun license (issued by the DPS)
  • A Texas election ID certificate (issued by the DPS)
  • A U.S. military ID card with the voter’s photograph
  • A U.S. citizenship certificate with the voter’s photograph
  • A U.S. passport

Voters may bring written materials, such as notes and sample ballots, to the polls to help them cast their votes, according to the secretary of state’s office.

On the ballot: Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.

For additional information about the candidates and propositions on your local ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

 
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CI
Community Impact relaunches InCIder program

As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, is relaunching as the InCIder this month.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

The InCIder program currently gives donors access to a special Saturday email edition across each metro: Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio.

Memberships are currently $10 per month or $110 annually. A membership will include the previously mentioned perks, as well as:

  • Quarterly discounts at local businesses 
  • Invites to in-person events
  • Optional naming and “thank you” in our newspaper
  • Community Impact swag
  • InCIder anniversary gift
 

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General Manager

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