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🌱 How much did Hays County property values jump—and what can you do?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How much did Hays County property values jump—and what can you do?
  • How a San Marcos special ed class became published authors
  • How the new Rio Vista Park fee will affect your summer

Also on today's calendar: Tanger Outlets San Marcos Celebrates Earth Day with Sneaker Recycling and Bee Workshop and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy; windy, humid, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm; becoming windier, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hays County Appraisal District releases 2026 preliminary appraised values (haysfreepress.com) — If you own property in San Marcos or elsewhere in Hays County, your 2026 appraisal notice should already be in the mail, with protest deadlines as early as May 15. Overall property values rose about 9.7%, driven by new homes, commercial buildings, and population growth past 300,000, and you can review details or file protests online through the Hays Central Appraisal District.
   

2. San Marcos CISD special ed teacher helps students publish book (fox7austin.com) — A San Marcos High School special education teacher is helping her students become published authors while building real-world job skills around town. Jamie Lilly’s class created and illustrated a book about their post-graduation dreams, and they also run on-campus ventures like a snack shack and Rattler Roast to practice independence, advocacy, and workplace readiness across San Marcos CISD.
   

3. New Fee for Non Residents at San Marcos River Park (klaq.com) — San Marcos is introducing a $5 seasonal entry fee for non-residents visiting Rio Vista Park on summer weekends and major holidays, while locals can get free wristband passes. City officials say the fee will help manage heavy out-of-town crowds and cover rising costs to keep the river clean and safe during peak tubing and swimming season.
   

4. City of San Marcos to remove decorative painted crosswalks next week (cbsaustin.com) — Decorative crosswalks and painted curb extensions in downtown San Marcos will be removed this month after TxDOT denied the city’s request to keep them. Crews will work along CM Allen Parkway and several San Antonio Street intersections, where the popular “Paint the Path” artwork currently highlights local wildlife and plants, aiming to minimize disruption while complying with state rules.
   

5. Community affected by SNAP restrictions (universitystar.com) — SNAP users in San Marcos are adjusting grocery plans after a new Texas law banned using benefits for candy, sodas, and other sugary drinks starting April 1. Local students and families describe how the restrictions, rising food costs, and disability or school pressures are reshaping their budgets, while campus resources like Bobcat Bounty offer extra food support.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Farmers Market Fridays
    Wake the Dead Coffee House , 1432 Old , 1432 Old Ranch Rd 12 , San Marcos
    9:00 am
  • JV W/P Baseball @ Canyon HS
    Canyon High School , 1510 I-35 , New Braunfels
    5:00 pm
  • CASA of Central Texas - Boogie Down Disco
    The Chandelier of Gruene , 1924 Bretzke Ln , New Braunfels
    6:00 pm
  • Var Baseball vs Canyon HS (Senior Night)
    San Marcos High School , 2601 Rattler Rd , San Marcos
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please contact me if you see these cats!!
    This is mom and dad, and they reside on Craddock Ave near Hughson. They are both strays/feral cats that I just got fixed through PALS. The mama cat … (Nextdoor Craddock)
  • Rocha automotive and more
    Radiator replacement.. Fuel pump Oil changes Alternators Starters Brakes Battery replacement Spark plugs/ tune ups Tire changes … (Nextdoor Wonder World Drive SE)
  • Gold's Gym International, Inc. posted a job opening for Front Desk Team Member - GOLD'S GYM - San Marcos in San Marcos. Apply here.
  • Cooperative Laundry posted a job opening for Dry Cleaner CSR Tagger & Receiver in San Marcos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marcos here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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