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Dozens of Guadalupe County homes were damaged in recent storms, but that isn't enough to qualify for federal aid
GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas — The numbers tell a tale of heartbreak. Guadalupe County officials have completed their initial assessment of damage from last Thursday's storm. According to Patrick Pinder, the county's emergency management coordinator, 136 homes were reported to be damaged. Of those, 24 homes had major damage or were destroyed, while 31 homes suffered minor damage and 81 were listed as "affected."
Prairie Lea welcomes new sandwich shop
Prairie Lea, much like other small towns in Caldwell County, exudes a unique charm that sets it apart. The town is not only known for being the home of the Prairie Lea Indians, but also for its newly opened Brandini’s Sandwiches To Go. The tight-knit community of Prairie Lea...
Prairie Lea stop signs still a concern for some
A Prairie Lea resident repeated his disappointment to Caldwell County Commissioners Tuesday morning regarding stop signs in the community he claims are more of a hinderance than good. The stop signs were placed in Prairie Lea eight years ago, and traffic studies were performed in 2021 and2022. Andrew McClish said...
San Marcos to use federal grant to protect Sunset Acres neighborhood from flooding
The city of San Marcos is no stranger to the intense flooding that is possible throughout Central Texas. After a series of devastating floods hit the community in 2015, residents and city officials started looking at how to prevent the worst effects of flooding. Mayor Jane Hughson was then a City Council member, and she recalls seeing “devastation in several neighborhoods after the May flood.” After more floods hit that November, those neighbors who had been in...
String of vehicle burglaries in Kyle; police investigating
KYLE, Texas - Kyle police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a string of vehicle burglaries that happened earlier this month. Investigators say the burglaries happened overnight May 2 to 3 in the Post Oak Subdivision. So far, police do not know who committed the crimes or...
Henry’s anniversary celebrated in Martindale
Main Street in Martindale will host the 100th birthday of “Henry,” Martindale’s Model-T from Ford Motor Company on Saturday, May 18, from 12-4 p.m. The 1923 Model-T one-ton flatbed truck, also known as TT, has lived in a barn in downtown Martindale since it was acquired and restored by long-time Austin contractor and frequent Martindale visitor Joe Pinnelli in 2007.
2 new splash pads now open in Kyle
City officials celebrated the opening of two new splash pads in Kyle with a ribbon cutting on May 9. (Courtesy City of Kyle) City officials celebrated the grand opening of two new splash pads located at Gregg-Clarke Park and Steeplechase Park with a ribbon cutting on May 9. The details.
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