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What Major Austin-Area Permit Filings Reveal About Growth Planning and What Business Owners Can Learn

By Karlyn Ellis - February 05, 2026
What Major Austin-Area Permit Filings Reveal About Growth Planning and What Business Owners Can Learn Are you planning for your next phase of growth — or just reacting to the last phase? This week saw five major construction permits filed in the Austin metro area, including a $17 million two-story worship center, a new H-E-B fuel station and convenience store in San Marcos, expansions for

Why HCISD’s School Rezoning Decision Offers a Lesson in Planning and Scalable Systems

By Karlyn Ellis - January 30, 2026
Why HCISD’s School Rezoning Decision Offers a Lesson in Planning and Scalable Systems   Have you ever postponed a decision because you were waiting for the “perfect” solution — only to find the problem grew bigger in the meantime? That’s exactly the situation facing the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD), which recently approved rezoning for

Why HCISD’s School Rezoning Decision Offers a Lesson in Planning and Scalable Systems

By Karlyn Ellis - January 30, 2026
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Why Thousands of Austin Homeowners Overpaid on Property Taxes and What Business Owners Can Learn from It

By Karlyn Ellis - January 17, 2026
Why Thousands of Austin Homeowners Overpaid on Property Taxes and What Business Owners Can Learn from It   Have you ever realized too late that a simple review could have saved you money? That’s exactly what happened for thousands of Austin-area homeowners this year. Despite a surge in property tax protests across Central Texas, more than half of Travis County homeowners never

Perseus Defense names Buda as location for new headquarters

By Karlyn Ellis - January 08, 2026
  Perseus Defense names Buda as location for new headquarters  

4 Government Updates in Hays County Every Homeowner Should Know

By Karlyn Ellis - December 18, 2025
4 Government Updates in Hays County Every Homeowner Should Know Local government decisions and actions often have a ripple effect on our communities — especially in rapidly growing areas like Kyle, Buda, and the rest of Hays County. Here’s a roundup of four key government developments that are shaping life in our region right now. What’s Changing 1. Texas State University

Latest 6 Hays County transportation projects

By Karlyn Ellis - December 11, 2025
Latest 6 Hays County transportation projects Hays County is moving forward with several transportation upgrades aimed at easing congestion, improving safety, and supporting rapid regional growth. From Kyle to Buda and surrounding areas, these projects reflect ongoing efforts to improve mobility and make everyday travel easier for residents. What’s Changing Here’s a breakdown of t

New Kyle development breaks ground, set to create 200 jobs

By Karlyn Ellis - November 13, 2025
New Kyle development breaks ground, set to create 200 jobs An exciting commercial project has officially begun in Kyle, Texas. The development, named Kyle City Limits and located at 3933 Kyle Crossing, broke ground on October 1 and is set to bring roughly 200 new jobs along with 25,000–35,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.  What’s Changing The property owner,

Voters reject Hays CISD tax rate proposition

By Karlyn Ellis - November 06, 2025
Voters reject Hays CISD tax rate proposition    The district asked voters to approve a 12-cent increase per $100 valuation in its maintenance and operations tax rate—raising it to $1.2746—to generate about $26 million for salaries, class sizes and reserves. That proposal was rejected by voters, with about 59.7% opposed and 40.3% in favor.  What’s Changing

Kyle Moves Forward with 99-Acre Mixed-Use Project

By Karlyn Ellis - October 15, 2025
Kyle Moves Forward with 99-Acre Mixed-Use Project Kyle is taking a big step toward growth with plans to rezone nearly 99 acres for a new mixed-use development. The City Council recently approved the first reading to change the land’s designation, paving the way for a blend of retail, single-family homes, and multifamily housing—all with an emphasis on water conservation.  Wha

Relocation of Kyle’s Historic Oak Tree Underway Soon

By Karlyn Ellis - October 09, 2025
Relocation of Kyle’s Historic Oak Tree Underway Soon   Kyle is preparing to move one of its longstanding natural landmarks—a 51-inch live oak known as the Old Stagecoach Heritage Oak. The relocation is part of a larger project to widen and improve Old Stagecoach Road and Center Street, and the city is taking steps to preserve this important tree.  What’s Changing

Hays County to Update Development Rules: What Homeowners Should Know

By Karlyn Ellis - October 01, 2025
Hays County to Update Development Rules: What Homeowners Should Know Hays County is taking a closer look at how new neighborhoods, businesses, and infrastructure are built. For the first time since 2010, county leaders are rewriting development regulations—and they’re asking for public input along the way. The goal is to balance growth with sustainability and community needs as the

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