“Lights, camera, action” could be a phrase heard across Hays County in the future as the demand for economic development in the film industry is growing. A new report from the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP), which serves Hays and Caldwell counties, indicates that a “film-friendly” environment...

As an investor, you will have access to accounts that are taxed differently from one another. And it’s possible you could benefit from tax diversification by owning accounts in these three categories: Tax-deferred – Tax-deferred accounts include the traditional IRA and a 401(k) or similar employer-s...

A final decision on whether or not to implement a special taxing mechanism onto a proposed mixed-use development within Plum Creek could take place next month. That move comes after Kyle city leaders Nov. 20 continued discussions on the Uptown project, located on a plot of land off Kohler’s Crossing...

The prospect of larger than usual crowds on Main Street in Buda this weekend is an enticing proposition for local business owner Nelda Montemayor. Montemayor, like many small business owners, is preparing for Small Business Saturday, a retail “holiday” created by American Express in 2010 to promote ...

Texas is continuously falling behind in physical health and the numbers are starting to back that up. Rising rates of childhood obesity, as well as diabetes, are some of the factors that lead to Texas’ rank as the 10th fattest state in the union, according to a WalletHub story. “Almost 12 percent of...

by Kevin M Spotts W e’ve still got a couple of months left in 2018, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about some year-end investment moves that might benefit you. Here are a few possibilities (although not all will apply to your situation):   Add to your IRA. For the 2018 tax year, you can put...

A new workforce housing apartment complex will soon be making its way to Kyle. On Nov. 5, the Kyle City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Kyle Dacy Lofts, a proposed workforce housing complex, by a 4-3 vote. However, debate ensued over whether more projects like Dacy Lofts sho...

Extreme climate and long drives are leading some experts to conclude Texas is one of the least energy efficient states in the country. According to a Wallethub study, Texas ranked 41st in energy efficiency, which was broken down into several metrics including home energy and auto efficiency. The Dep...

A Driftwood-area subdivision has filed suit against the owners of a controversial wedding venue, citing a road used to access the proposed site is private property. On Sept. 26, members of the Radiance neighborhood Board of Trustees filed suit in Hays County District Court against Mark and Michael B...

Rapid expansion along the Interstate 35 corridor from San Antonio to Georgetown is prompting city leaders to form a coalition they believe can help solve growth-related issues. Mayors from San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Round Rock and Georgetown created the Central Texas Regional Mayor...