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Hays CISD to provide affordable housing in effort to retain, recruit staff

Hays CISD employees will soon have access to an affordable housing rental community exclusive to district staff. HCISD, in partnership with Upward Communities, will break ground on the community this summer.

“It’s more important than ever for school districts to come up with creative ways to attract and retain the most talented teachers and staff in Texas,” Superintendent Eric Wright said in a news release. “Just as schools, roads and utilities are essential infrastructure for our growing community, attainable housing for educators and staff who serve the community are needed to accompany that growth.”

The big picture: The 362-home community, currently unnamed, will be located near Uhland Elementary School. With more than 600 employees on the waitlist, HCISD is working to develop a system to determine who will be selected to live in the community. Dwellings will range from one-bedroom cottages to four-bedroom homes.

Rent prices will be set at below-market rates to support public school educators and staff amid rising costs, according to Chief Human Resources Officer Christina Courson.

 
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Buc-ee’s in San Marcos sets summer opening date

The highly anticipated Buc-ee’s location in San Marcos has set a date for its grand opening and is close to welcoming customers to its newest travel center. The store will officially open its doors Aug. 12.

The overview: The 74,707-square-foot travel station broke ground on Jan. 29, 2025. The project had an estimated construction cost of $47 million and was originally slated to open late 2025, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.

San Marcos’ Buc-ee’s location will be one of the largest in the region, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The facility falls 886 square feet short of the world’s largest convenience store, a title currently held by the franchise’s Luling location at 75,593 square feet.

What’s available: The travel center will feature Buc-ee's merchandise and popular food options, including barbecue, fudge, kolaches and Beaver Nuggets, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The location will also have 128 fueling stations.

  • 3245 N. I-35, San Marcos
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Juneteenth celebrations

Yoga on the Plaza

June 19
Austin, Leander and Pflugerville

June 20, 8-9 a.m.
Round Rock

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Blue Flame Cruisers Car and Motorcycle Show

ScareWaves Movie Night

June 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bastrop

June 21, 7:30 p.m..
Austin

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Hunter Road Country Club bar and grill now open in New Braunfels

A locally owned bar and grill named Hunter Road Country Club is now open in New Braunfels.

What you need to know: The bar and grill, located at 1176 FM 306, is owned by brothers Seth and Chase Katz along with Benjie Ackerman. Hunter Road Country Club has a patio with an outdoor bar and a juke box. Kids are welcome at the establishment until 7 p.m., and dogs are not allowed.

What they offer: Hunter Road Country Club serves various cocktails with appetizers, including birria cheese fries, crab dip, wings and birria frito pie. The bar's menu also has patty melts, birria grilled cheese sandwiches, vodka Parmesan sandwiches and more.

  • 1176 FM 306, New Braunfels
 

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