Council looks at loan for entertainment venue
The San Marcos City Council will consider $5 million in interest free loans to help a developer convert the largely abandoned Springtown Center into an entertainment district. Economic Development San Marcos (EDSM) Executive Director Amy Madison (above) would not reveal the board’s recommendation to council.
Newstreamz Video Extra - What’s Happening Hap? - 7/2/2009
In this Newstreamz Video Extra, Hap Mansfield and Bill Peterson discuss what’s going on this Fourth of July weekend.
Fireworks violators face hefty fines
San Marcos residents who use private fireworks on the holiday weekend will face fines up to $2,000 fine. San Marcos prohibits fireworks within and up to a mile from the city limits.
Triple digit heat predicted to stay through holiday weekend
The National Weather Service is predicting highs around 102 degrees, but it could feel as hot as 108, during the Independence Day weekend.
County to double Buda patrol unit
A rash of car burglaries in the Buda area has led the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to double its Buda patrol. Captain Bo Kidd (above) said the deputies are “desperately needed.”
Newstreamz.com will print updates of dropped charges or not guilty verdicts upon request. Send requests with appropriate documentation and working daytime phone number to cops@newstreamz.com or by fax to (512) 392-5132.
Old Bastrop Highway to close for three months
Old Bastrop Highway (CR 266) will close for three months starting July 6, from the San Marcos River to Staples Road. The Hays County Road Department will reconstruct the road.
“Black Friday” approaches Outlet Malls
Posted on November 27, 2008 at 12:33 am • Print • Share
The Tanger Outlet Center in San Marcos, Texas opens at Midnight on Thanksgiving Night to give eager holiday shoppers the chance to beat the crowds and take advantage of the Biggest Midnight Madness bonus outlet discounts and special offers from many of Tanger’s brand name outlet stores including: Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Banana Republic, Disney Store, PacSun, Journey’s, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Calvin Klein, Fitz & Floyd, Fossil, Tourneau, American Eagle and many more!In addition to Midnight Madness Savings, Tanger’s holiday shoppers will enjoy Early Bird Offers on Fri., Nov. 28th from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. and Sat., Nov. 29th from open until 11 a.m. Night Owls Savings on Fri., Nov. 28th and Sat., Nov. 29th from 5 p.m. until close, plus the Big Outlet Sunday Sale all day Sun., Nov. 30th.
The first 100 Midnight Madness shoppers (18 years of age or older) on Thanksgiving Night receive a free $10 Tanger gift card and the next 200 shoppers will receive a free Chris Moose plush toy when they visit the Tanger Shopper Services Center. Midnight Madness shoppers will also be treated to a strolling Santa, holiday fun and merriment. Shoppers who bring a two canned good for donation to the Hays County Area Food Bank will receive a free holiday ornament.
Before heading to Tanger, holiday shoppers are encouraged to visit www.tangeroutlet.com to download special After Thanksgiving discounts, find valuable shopping information, purchase Tanger Gift Cards and more.
by Michelle Carswell
Tanger Outlets
(Photo from the City of San Marcos)