The San Marcos City Council agreed last week to use a federal program to buy two homes for availability to low-income buyers. In one case, the city paid $4,200 more than the asking price, outbidding a private buyer.
The city received an Achieving Community Together (ACT) award for excellence, Municipal Court week was proclaimed and Hays Caldwell Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse was recognized for their efforts during Red Ribbon Week.
Matthew B. Lewis, a graduate of Texas State and San Marcos High School, has joined the city’s development staff as assistant director of development services.
A number of rezoning requests before the San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission concerning a 3,400-home development are on hold while Carma Texas negotiates issues related to a development agreement with the city council.
