Community Impact Newspaper

San Marcos business have seen major recent updates and progress, from new rest stops to a large grocer nearly completion.

At the Aug. 10 regular meeting, the Magnolia ISD board of trustees reviewed the district's proposed tax rate presented by Erich Morris, MISD Assistant Superintendent of Operations.

An $82 million project to build the CedarView development's first apartment complex is expected to begin construction in January, according to paperwork filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

There are several events taking place this weekend around the Tomball and Magnolia area. Check them out below.

On Aug. 3, Rice University officials announced a major expansion of its signature financial aid program to offer free tuition to students from families earning less than $200,000 annually.

The fiscal year 2026-27 spending plan includes the start-up of a new emergency communications office.

Collin County residents will vote on a $817.5 million bond when they head to the polls Nov. 3.

The earliest a 90-day stop on data center development could start is Feb. 16, 2027, according to Fort Worth staff.

Students returned to Grapevine-Colleyville ISD for the first day of classes Aug. 12.

Crust Pizza Co. opened Aug. 12 at Bastrop's Sendero shopping center, serving handcrafted Chicago-style pizzas, pastas, salads and more.