https://www.haysfreepress.com/author/7,lance-winter en Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26213,innovation-corridor-defense-accelerator-launches-in-san-marcosSAN MARCOS — A new initiative designed to accelerate breakthrough aerospace and defense technologies from concept to market has launched in the heart of the Central Texas Innovation Corridor.The Innov...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26213,innovation-corridor-defense-accelerator-launches-in-san-marcos https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26129,kyle-area-chamber-of-commerce-celebrates-locals-at-starlight-spurs-awards-galaKYLE — The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual “Starlight & Spurs” Awards Gala Thursday, Feb. 19, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, community partners, volunteers and...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:20:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26129,kyle-area-chamber-of-commerce-celebrates-locals-at-starlight-spurs-awards-gala https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26074,city-of-kyle-breaks-ground-on-250-million-mixed-use-developmentKYLE — The city of Kyle officially broke ground Wednesday, Feb. 4, on Kyle Park, a transformative 100-acre mixed-use development located on the former Caraway tract along IH-35 at Bebee Road. The proj...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26074,city-of-kyle-breaks-ground-on-250-million-mixed-use-development https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25905,hays-caldwell-economic-development-partnership-to-host-economic-outlook-luncheonSAN MARCOS — The Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP) will bring together leaders in economics, aerospace innovation and commercial development for its annual Economic Outlook lunche...]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:50:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25905,hays-caldwell-economic-development-partnership-to-host-economic-outlook-luncheon https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25767,h-e-b-breaks-ground-on-third-san-marcos-storeSAN MARCOS — Company leaders, city officials and residents gathered to break ground on San Marcos’ newest H-E-B store — a 114,000-square-foot supermarket coming to McCarty Lane — Tuesday, Nov 4.“This...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:40:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25767,h-e-b-breaks-ground-on-third-san-marcos-store https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25708,bonewald-highlights-growth-excellence-and-community-spirit-in-state-of-education-addressWIMBERLEY — Standing before a packed luncheon hosted by the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Oct. 15, Wimberley ISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Bonewald painted a vivid picture of a distric...]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25708,bonewald-highlights-growth-excellence-and-community-spirit-in-state-of-education-address https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25681,sprouts-farmers-market-celebrates-grand-openingOn Friday, Oct. 10, Sprouts Farmers Market hosted a ribbon cutting prior to the 7 a.m. grand opening of the new store. Located at 150 Heroes Memorial Drive in Kyle, the store hosted additional activit...]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25681,sprouts-farmers-market-celebrates-grand-opening https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25490,40m-boutique-hotel-set-to-transform-downtown-san-marcosSAN MARCOS — A $40 million boutique hotel is set to rise in the heart of downtown San Marcos, bringing new lodging, dining and event space as part of a public-private partnership aimed at boosting tou...]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25490,40m-boutique-hotel-set-to-transform-downtown-san-marcos https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25436,groundbreaking-ceremony-kicks-off-major-road-projects-and-retail-development-in-kyleKYLE — City officials, engineers and community stakeholders gathered Thursday, July 17, to break ground on two major road projects that mark the latest phase of infrastructure improvements funded by K...]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25436,groundbreaking-ceremony-kicks-off-major-road-projects-and-retail-development-in-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25976,experts-discuss-economic-growth-in-texasSAN MARCOS — Economic growth in Texas is slowing, but remains resilient, according to Senior Business Economist with the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank – San Antonio Branch, Luis Torres, who was the keyn...]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:57:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25976,experts-discuss-economic-growth-in-texas https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25990,hays-caldwell-economic-development-partnership-welcomes-ally-hoffman-as-keynote-speaker-for-economic-outlook-2025SAN MARCOS – The Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP) is thrilled to announce Ally Hoffman, assistant vice president in banking supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, as...]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:19:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25990,hays-caldwell-economic-development-partnership-welcomes-ally-hoffman-as-keynote-speaker-for-economic-outlook-2025