Come August 27, many parents with kids in San Marcos CISD will be jumping for joy while the kids drag their feet as they go back to school. No matter how excited some may be about the school year, it’s a struggle to prepare for a change and say goodbye to summer days. However, it…
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Located 16 miles from San Marcos in Hays County, Texas, Wimberley dwells between Austin and San Antonio. Cypress Creek and Blanco River connect in this city, rendering Wimberley a delightful destination—especially in the summer. Country music and Honky Tonk fans will be in heaven. Within 50 miles of Wimberley are 11 of the best dance…
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Texas State University is just one of the many reasons TRACE is proud to be located in San Marcos! The school has the distinction of being the only university in Texas to have a U.S. president as a graduate. Lyndon B. Johnson graduated from Texas State in 1930. TSU’s impressive catalog consists of 98 bachelor’s,…
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Looking for a Hill Country getaway that takes you west? You’re in luck as there’s a place that even has its own song sung by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. “Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas” from San Marcos and you’ll get there within an hour or so. Luckenbach, Texas is a must-visit for anyone who…
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If you’ve been waiting for the right time to browse new homes in San Marcos, now’s the time. The hottest time of the year to find a home is during the summer before school starts. While summertime is certainly hot in temperature, it also offers advantages for home shoppers. For one, you have more choices…
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Climbing temperatures in the Texas Summer spur air conditioning systems to work harder. And when they work harder, the electric bill soars. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average monthly home energy bill in Texas for 2016 was $127.10. Furthermore, prices peak in the summer with cooling adding a big chunk to the…
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Austin’s boom has led to a few big-city challenges compelling people to look further south for a smaller and more affordable city. One of those cities is San Marcos. Thrillist’s “The Coolest Small Town in Texas Is Building a Better Austin” raves about this city just 30 miles south of Austin. San Marcos offers everything…
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You don’t have to travel to Napa Valley for wine tastings with a medley of San Marcos wineries right here in the picturesque Texas Hill Country. Or if beer is more your thing, you’ll find plenty of San Marcos breweries ready to take you on a tasting tour of International and Texas craft beers. San…
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If you’re in the process of house hunting and perusing new homes in San Marcos, you’ve probably seen the term “master-planned community.” How do these types of communities differ from your traditional neighborhoods? For one, they offer abundant amenities with the goal of bringing like-minded neighbors together in a cohesive environment! Typical master-planned communities may…
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Few cities can boast of the shopping possibilities found in San Marcos. Texans come from all over the Lone Star State just to make a weekend of shopping at San Marcos Outlet Malls. You can uncover every kind of shop between the outlets and Downtown Square. Plus, there are a few more great places just…
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