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Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Board elects vice chair
Kyle, News
Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Board elects vice chair
February 21, 2023
Julie Snyder of Kyle Chamber to serve KYLE — Almost every community has a chamber of commerce and the role it plays in growing and supporting the local business community is vital. The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce’s very own Julie Snyder is continuing this mission on a bigger scale. Snyder, who has...
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State of the City: Mayor Travis Mitchell to present in Kyle
Kyle, News
State of the City: Mayor Travis Mitchell to present in Kyle
June 8, 2022
Staff Report KYLE – Later this month, Mayor Travis Mitchell will present the 2022 State of the City. The event, a partnership between the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce and city of Kyle, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28 at Texas Old Town’s Sage Hall located at 1205 Roland...
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HCISD superintendent to speak at Kyle chamber luncheon
Business, Community...
HCISD superintendent to speak at Kyle chamber luncheon
April 19, 2022
Staff Report Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright will speak at the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce monthly member luncheon on April 26. Kyle Chamber CEO Julie Snyder said that Dr. Wright will include an update on celebrations, current issues, upcoming plans and the future of Hays CISD during the ...
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Council gets preview of Uptown Kyle
Kyle, News
Council gets preview of Uptown Kyle
October 23, 2019
There won’t be any skyscrapers, but the firm hoping to develop Uptown Kyle at Plum Creek says its project will tickle the town’s highest ambitions. The mixed-use project with roots going back 20 years is moving closer to reality. The Kyle City Council has directed city staff to bring back action ite...
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Small businesses ready for retail holiday
Business
Small businesses ready for retail holiday
November 20, 2018
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 ...
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Help us choose Citizens of the Year Nominees for 2018 (DEADLINE for comments Oct. 15)
Community, News
Help us choose Citizens of the Year Nominees for 2018 (DEADLINE for comments Oct. 15)
October 3, 2018
Your vote counts, but your words count even more. The Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch have received nominations of more than 60 people in the Buda, Dripping Springs and Kyle areas that have gone above and beyond to benefit the institutions they care about most. We are asking for input from our rea...
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A rough road ahead
News
A rough road ahead
August 22, 2018
Burleson Street project to take up to 18 months Once a nearly $7 million project to rebuild and widen north Burleson Street in Kyle kicks off this year, nearby businesses might have a hard time dealing with construction. The project will consist of rebuilding and widening North Burleson Street, alon...
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Buda/Kyle area a hotspot for women-owned businesses
Business
Buda/Kyle area a hotspot for women-owned businesses
August 15, 2018
Businesswomen in Hays County say they face less challenges in starting their own businesses than in the past. Women in previous decades faced major hurdles in business, but Kyle and Buda have seen a wave of female-owned businesses opening up shop in the area. “Some people still have the idea that me...
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Texas stays the same on rate of pay for workers
Business
Texas stays the same on rate of pay for workers
August 8, 2018
The federal minimum wage hasn’t changed in nearly a decade and Texas has equally followed suit. Texas is one of the 14 remaining states that pays its workforce, at a minimum, $7.25 an hour. The cost of living throughout the state is increasing, especially in areas located in and around metropolitan ...
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Texas named a top state for start-ups
Business
Texas named a top state for start-ups
July 11, 2018
Access to resources and lower business costs are factors that rank Texas as one of the best states to start a business, according to a study conducted by WalletHub. The study found Texas is one of the top states with the highest average growth in the number of small businesses, offering a strong jum...
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Parents, former employees raise concerns over The Learning Experience
Hays County, Main...
Parents, former employees raise concerns over The Learning Experience
November 15, 2023
HAYS COUNTY — Among parents' top concerns in a childcare facility are safety, reliability and the well-being of their child.  For some parents of chil...
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No injuries reported following train, car crash
Breaking News, Buda...
No injuries reported following train, car crash
By Staff Report 
November 13, 2023
At approximately 8:07 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, the Buda Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle stuck on the train tracks at the crossing at...
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Hays County Brown Santa looks for elf volunteers
Buda, Community...
Hays County Brown Santa looks for elf volunteers
November 8, 2023
HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Brown Santa program has started its annual drive for money, food and toys to assist families in need in Hays County. The...
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Hays County native performs at Apollo Cafe in New York
Community, Hays County...
Hays County native performs at Apollo Cafe in New York
November 15, 2023
HAYS COUNTY— A local resident recently performed in New York. Joshua Banbury was born in San Marcos, attended Lehman High School and graduated from th...
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EmilyAnn Trail of Lights celebrates 25 years
Community, Main...
EmilyAnn Trail of Lights celebrates 25 years
By Megan Navarro 
November 15, 2023
WIMBERLEY – Strolling through local neighborhoods to gaze upon the twinkling lights and festive displays is a family tradition for many around the hol...
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