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The 2023 San Marcos Resource Guide is published by the: Airport 10 Animal Services 7 Chamber of Commerce 8 Church & Worship 26 City Contacts 6 City Council 29 Commissioner’s Court 28 Discovery Center 14 District Attorney 27 Emergency Responders 31 Hays County Offices 30 Medical Facilities 12 Parks: Dripping Springs 18 Parks: Hays Co Natural Areas 16 Parks: San Marcos 15 Parks: Wimberley 19 School Board 22 Schools: Private 20 Schools: SMCISD 21 State and Federal Officials 24 Texas State University 23 Tourist Information Center 9 Utilities 11 DISCOVERY
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SAN MARCOS PARKS

SAN MARCOS CITY CONTACTS

COMMUNICATIONS FINANCE SERVICES

Lauren Surley Director of Communications

lsurley@sanmarcostx.gov

(512) 393-8105

TRANSPORTATION

transportationinfo@sanmarcostx.gov

(512) 393-8036

Services include the operation and maintenance of drainage, streets, and traffic.

Planning & Development planninginfo@sanmarcostx.gov

(512) 393-8230

Jon Locke Director of Finance financeinof@sanmarcostx.gov

(512) 393-8170

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Rob Fitch Emergency Management Coordinator em@sanmarcostx.gov

(512) 393-8480

Fire Administration Officer fireinfo@sanmarcostx.gov

(512) 805-2660

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS

EMERGENCY: 9-1-1

Electrical Outages (512) 393-8313

San Marcos Road Conditions Public Services (512) 393-8036

State Road Conditions (800) 452-9292

Water/Sewer Problems (512) 393-8010

Environmental Health healthinfo@sanmarcostx.gov

(512) 393-8440

City Clerk & Public Informations cityclerk@sanmarcostx.gov

(512) 393-8090

MEMBERS

William Agnew wagnew@sanmarcsotx.gov

Mark A Rockeymoore mrockeymoore@sanmarcostx.gov

Griffin Spell gspell@sanmarcostx.gov

Lupe Costilla lcostilla@sanmarcostx.gov

Jim Garber ggarber@sanmarcostx.gov

Travis Kelsey tkelsey@sanmarcostx.gov

Amy Meeks ameeks@sanamrcostx.gov

David Case dcase@sanmarcostx.gov

Michelle Burleson mburleson@sanmarcostx.gov

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PLANNING & ZONING 6 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month City Hall, City Council Chambers, 630 E. Hopkins
(512) 393-8320
Contact:
or planninginfo@sanamrcostx.gov

SAN MARCOS ANIMAL SERVICES

San Marcos Animal Services is dedicated to protecting the pets and people of the City of San Marcos. Our mission is to care for, protect and find quality homes for abandoned and neglected animals, aid in the reduction of pet overpopulation, and provide community education for the mutual benefit of animals and people.

The animal shelter is both the stray intake and rabies quarantine facility for all of Hays County and is progressive about placing animals for adoption and rescue. SMRAS provides internship, volunteer and foster opportunities, adoption and outreach events, owner assistance, low-cost microchips, and referrals for free or low-cost spay/neuter.

An Animal Protection Officer is available during regular hours of operation and responds to animal emergencies after hours. Calls for service include stray animals, non-domestic or wild animals, deceased or injured animals, bite cases involving people and/or animals, as well as nuisance, cruelty, neglect and welfare investigations.

ADOPTION CENTER

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 12pm-7pm Saturday: 12pm-5pm

Closed Wednesday and Saturday for deep cleaning.

INTAKE/RECLAIM

Monday - Friday: 8pm-6pm

Those dropping off stray animals, owner surrenders, and owner reclaims are encouraged to call or email to make an appointment, and check in for that appointment using WAITWHILE.

ANIMAL FOSTERING

Email: foster@sanmarcostx.gov

For rescues email: rescues@ sanmarcostx.gov

LOST/FOUND

(512) 805-2655

If you have found a stray dog or cat, for resources to help get the pet back home or check the Lost/Found link on this page.

LOOKING FOR LOST PETS?

Visit the shelter to look for lost pets or view the lost/found pets reported online.

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SAN MARCOS REGIONAL AIRPORT

The Mission of San Marcos Regional Airport: San Marcos Airport will be a premier gateway to the Central Texas region acting as a catalyst for jobs, investment, and innovation by leveraging the area’s emerging economic strengths. Strategically located between two of the most dynamic and fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, the San Marcos Regional Airport offers exceptional business and aviation services along with superior investment opportunities and abundant space for growth. The only FAA designated reliever airport for both the Austin-Bergstrom and San Antonio International Airports the San Marcos Regional Airport is a rapidly emerging center for business, technology and mobility.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

4400 Airport Hwy 21 San Marcos, TX 78666

MAILING ADDRESS:

1807 Airport Dr., Ste 200 San Marcos, TX 78666

info@flysanmarcos.com

(512) 216-6039

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SANMARCOSRECORD.COM 11 SAN MARCOS UTILITES Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative (800) 842-7708 Center Point Energy (Gas) (800) 427-7142 Century Link (512) 754-5699 Electric Power Outages/After Hours (512) 393-8313 Electric Utility (512) 393-8300 Astound Broadband (512) 878-4880 Pedernales Electric Cooperative (512) 262-2161 Recycle, Green Waste, & Trash Pickup (512) 393-8407 Solid Waste and Recycling (512) 393-8407 Spectrum/Time Warner Cable (512) 805-2555 Utility Billing Automated System (512) 393-8333 Utility Customer Service Office (512) 393-8383 Water and Energy Conservation (512) 393-8010 Water and Wastewater Utility (512) 393-8010 San Marcos Electric Utility Two Locations: 630 E. Hopkins 1040 N HWY 123 electricutility@sanmarcostx.gov (512) 393-8300 24 HOUR OUTAGE EMERGENCY: (512) 393-8313

SAN MARCOS MEDICAL FACILITIES

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa - San Marcos

1301 Wonder World Drive (512) 353-8979

CommuniCare

1941 S. Interstate 35, Suite 101 (512) 268-8900

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

1320 Wonder World Drive, Suite 101 (512) 396-3911

MedPost Urgent Care

155 Wonder World Drive (512) 738-8334

CareNow Urgent Care - San Marcos

301 N Guadalupe Street

(512) 960-2545

My Emergency Room 24/7 2810 N Interstate 35 (512) 392-7800

San Marcos Family Medicine

Fast Lane Clinic

2406 Hunter Road, Ste #106 (512) 396-7686

St. Davids

San Marcos Surgery Center

1891 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX (512) 754-7999

Wellmed at San Marcos

1290 Wonder World Drive, Ste #1100 (512) 393-3325 More

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DISCOVERY CENTER

DISCOVERY CENTER

430 Riverside Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 393-8400

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00 pm

Admission is free

Welcome to the San Marcos Discovery Center, a resource for the city’s trails, parks, and river. We offer information on native flora and fauna found here in San Marcos, as well as conservation efforts that are in effect to enhance the San Marcos River and surrounding habitat. Stroll through Crook Park and enjoy our themed gardens, check out our workshop series offered each spring and fall, and don’t miss our native plant sales to find native blooming trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials that can handle the Texas heat.

Check out our programs: sanmarcostx.gov/873/Discovery-Center

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SAN MARCOS PARKS

1. Purgatory Creek Natural Area* (Upper) (323 ac.)

2. Purgatory Creek Natural Area* (Lower, Prospect Park) (141 ac.)

3. Ringtail Ridge Natural Area* (45 ac.)

4. Schulle Canyon Natural Area* (27 ac.)

5. Spring Lake Preserve* (251 ac.)

6. Blanco Shoals (80 ac.)

7. Lancaster Greenspace (1 ac.)

8. Castle Forest Greenspace (3 ac.)

9. 5-Mile Soccer Complex (45 ac.)

10. Dudley Johnson & Randy Vetter Pks (33 ac.)

11. River Ridge Park (4 ac.)

12. Alameda Park (4 ac.)

13. Gary Sports Complex (40 ac.)

14. Memorial Park (Skate & Dog Parks) (25 ac.)

15. City Park (18 ac.)

16. San Marcos Plaza Park (5 ac.)

17. Veramendi Plaza Park (4 ac.)

18. Veteran’s Memorial (3 ac.)

19. Bicentennial & Childrens Parks (14 ac.)

20. Rio Vista Park & Pool (20 ac.)

21. Crook Park & Wildlife Annex (16 ac.)

22. Ramon Lucio Park (78 ac.)

23. Veteran’s Park (6 ac.)

24. Stokes Park (5 ac.)

25. H.E.B. Park (7 ac.)

26. Victory Gardens Park (0.5 ac.)

27. Dunbar Park (7 ac.)

28. Willow Springs Park (5 ac.)

29. Anita Reyes Park (0.25 ac.)

30. Hills of Hays Park (3 ac.)

31. Franklin Square Park (4 ac.)

32 Jaycees Park (4 ac.)

*Get Interactive Trail Maps on your mobile device: smgreenbelt.org

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HAYSCO PARKS NATURAL AREAS

Blanco Shoals

Blanco Shoals consists of 81 acres west of Blanco River and east of I-35. Blanco Shoals is completely undeveloped riparian with no defined trails. It contains high cliffs and shoals along the river, an outstanding example of he flood mitigation benefits of our natural areas. Gigantic Pecans, tall Cottonwoods, Sycamores, and Anancuas grace the landscape. During summer months giant ragweed and Johnson Grass may overtake the property until mowed. The flat property makes for a comfortable stroll with hawks, woodpeckers, and bluebirds among the species seen at this location.

Prospect Park

Prospect Park (Prospect Street) is the original natural area begun two decades ago as developers began work to clear the land. Several forward-thinking individuals worked with the city council to create parkland of about 9 acres. Prospect Park sits on a rather porous section of the Edwards Aquifer with prominent karst features (rainwater flowing into the ground through limestone rocks). The juniper groves, grassland meadows, ephemeral wetlands and oak mottes co-exist. Benches and interpretive signs are located along the trail. A large compass and opposite, The Leaning Tree, provide seating and education opportunities in the lower meadow.

Purgatory

Trailheads: Upper Purgatory: 1753 Valencia Way / Lower Purgatory: 2102 Hunter Road

Lower Purgatory is the most popular trailhead, fills up quickly on the weekends and late morning. 12+ miles of trail flow uphill to the Valencia Way trailhead. Destination for serious mountain bikers and trialrunners, this trail provides technical difficulty of avoiding rocks and tree roots as the trail is natural surface single-track. Popular trails are Dante, Beatrice, Ovid, and Ripheus. Upper Purgatory is equally popular, but access is from a half-mile of caliche road. Popular trails are Dante, Paraisa, and Malacoda where Purgatory Creek has carved a large grotto in the limestone cliff. An ADA trail was added in 2019 and is accessible via the Upper trail head.

Schulle

Schulle Canyon has 21 acres of natural parkland with Oak, Elm, and Bois d-arc trees. A 1/2 mile, six foot wide accessible trail of crushed limestone forms the Viginia Witte Way trail. The natural area is listed as the Heart of Texas East #61 wildlife trail. Birds viewed here include Kinglets, Thrushes, Wrens, Chickadees, and Cardinals. This is a great site for the beginner birder or person of limited mobility.

Ringtail

Ringtail Ridge is located on a caliche road (1818 Old Ranch Road 12) between Dakota Ranch Apartments and Crestwood U-Haul with an additional pedestrian and biking trailhead between Community Baptist Church and Dakota Ranch Apartments. This natural area is made up of 45 acres with a 1/2 mile Tex’s Trail, a caliche trail circling three wet-weather ponds and an additional 2 1/2 mile single track trail offering a beginner mountain bike experience. The Stock ponds offer opportunity for birding and bug walks not easily found on the drier Purgatory Creek Natural Area. The natural area is the former site of the Hughson Meat Packing Company founded in 1947 by Cecil “Pop” Hughson and his brother, Johnny Hughson.

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Sessom Creek

Sessom Creek Park is a 14 acre park bounded by Chestnust Street, Sessom Drive, Loquat Street and Canyon Road. Two trails traverse the park in different ways. One rambles through the wooded space from the crossing of Sessom Creek at Canyon Road to Chestnut Street, above the Ella Lofts. The second provides a transportation option for pedestrians walking along Chestnut Street walking to and from the Texas State campus area. The park is open but undergoing invasive plant removal and restoration.

Spring Lake

Spring Lake consists of 251 acres of undeveloped parkland that sits just above the headwaters of the San Marcos River. About half of the property is in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone, and all of the property is in the Sink Creek watershed. San Marcos Springs and Spring Lake are rare ecological jewels among Texas water resources and support five endangered species. The area supported ranching and hunting for many years, but has recently been left largely undisturbed with the exception of some natural-surface trails. Spring Lake Natural Area contains the typical meadows and woodlands found in Edwards Plateau, with a wide variety of flora and fauna, including Mexican buckeye and large mammals. The geology includes layers of the Eagle-Ford, Georgetown, Del Rio clay, and Edwards limestone.

Spring Lake natural Area is one of the prettiest areas with majestic Live Oaks draped in Spanish moss, flowering Mountain Laurel (two weeks in March), flowering Kidneywood (April), and many other butterfly attractors. The meadow along Blue Stem in the Spring has an assortment of wildflowers and its namesake, Blue Stem Grasses, a Texas native. More than six miles of trails traverse the 251 acres with elevation changes from the hillside down to the meadow.

Certain hillside trails are closed March through May for the Golden Cheek Warbler nesting season as posted at the trail heads and on signs within the natural areas. Please respect this restriction as we acquired the property with this stipulation. More than half the property is open year round.

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HAYSCO PARKS NATURAL AREAS

Dripping Springs and Driftwood Area

Perdernales Falls

Perdernales Falls State Park is known far horizontal style waterfalls, flowing throughout smooth huge slabs of limestone. The blue waters alternate between wide and calm pools of cool, clear water to turbulent rapids cascading through narrow rock channels. Relax, cool off in the river during the heat of the summer.

One of the largest state parks in Texas, encompassing 5,000 acres, includes miles of riverfront and 40+ miles of hiking, biking and horse trails. Hiking trails hold the hidden gems of the park. The Twin Falls Trail has a smaller double waterfall. Wall Mountain Trail includes multiple creek crossings - many trails are heavily canopied providing cooling shade in summer.

Located a few miles west of Dripping Springs. The park often reaches capacity. Camping and RV use is allowed. Reservations are recommended.

Westcave Preserve

Hamilton Pool Reserve

Westcave is a box canyon grotto covered in native ferns. Water drips over the elevated, concave wall into Heinz Branch creek.

“It creates an emerald green pool, which is 20 feet deep,” Gosselin said. “Along the hike, there are big boulders that collapsed down along the way when the canyon was formed. When we get to the grotto, we walk behind the waterfall first, and you can see the sunlight catch the water and then we go up into the cave.”

Westcave is a nature preserve, which means there are more restrictions to protect the land and features. A guided tour is required to hike into the grotto, which, for the most part, is only offered on weekends. Reservations are necessary and can be booked online.

There is also butterfly gardens under the Ahrns Grove, and there is a mile and a half of self-guided hiking trails with benches along the way. It is an exploration on your own at your own pace.

Known since the time of Native Americans, the preserve has an overhang that is a stunning backdrop for a beautiful waterfall. Just minutes north of Dripping Springs, the park is begging to be explored and enjoyed.

Swimming is currently limited to the area accessible from the beach, due to safety concerns with falling rocks from the cliff. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of areas to hike and see the incredible natural beauty of Hamilton Pool. The limestone cliffs, the cave and the beauty that surrounds it are well worth the price of admission.

Picnicking and hiking are just a few of the pleasures the park has to offer in its 232 acres. The waterfalls and the confluence with the Pedernales River is a must see. Hamilton Pool is also a nature preserve with a mission to provide habitat for wildlife. There is diverse vegetation throughout the park, which serves as a home to the endangered golden-cheeked warbler and a variety of other birds.

Reimers Ranch Park

Milton Reimers Ranch Park is about 2,400 acres of mostly undeveloped land with more than 18 miles of trails through the scenic landscape. It has largely been kept the same as it was when Travis County purchased the ranch from its namesake, Milton Reimer.

“The Pedernales River, like most of Reimers, is kept in a primitive state,” Brewster says. “Once you get down to that location there is a nice sandy beach, and if you go walking along the river you’ll be walking through a sort of canyon. You’ll see the hills on either side.”

Beyond the swimming and hiking trails, there are many other popular uses for Reimers Ranch such as rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking and horseback riding. Astronomical programs have recently been added to enjoy the beautiful dark skies of Central Texas at the Reimers Ranch Observatory.

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Cypress Creek

Wimberley Area

The Cypress Creek Nature Trail is 7.24 acres of natural beauty that starts just steps from the busy Wimberley Square. At the head of the trail, just a few steps down Old Kyle Road, is the Martha Knies Community Park, which was named after the Keep Wimberley Beautiful founder. The park features a covered picnic pavilion, restrooms, a fountain and, best of all, a children’s playground. From there, the trail leads from the Wimberley Square along the banks of Cypress Creek until it reaches Blue Hole Regional Park where the trail continues on.

This complex, which is adjacent to the Wimberley Square, was designed to be a landing space for visitors and locals. Oak Park, designed and maintained by Wimberley’s Parks & Recreation Department, is a community gathering space that features high-quality artificial turf and includes bistrostyle seating and several outdoor games. Meanwhile, the space offers free parking and bathrooms to the downtown area, in addition to a directory with a map and lists of names and locations of businesses, parks and points of interest. The map also includes locations of Wimberley’s noted art boot “Bootiful” project, sponsored by WVACA.

There are anywhere from 218 to 222 steps up the side of Old Baldy. Nobody is quite sure how many, because you’re too lightheaded to remember once you’ve climbed to the top. Still, the climb is worth the effort with breathtaking 360-degree views of the Wimberley Valley and the Texas Hill Country waiting at the top. The city park is only about 2.5 miles from the Wimberley Square. Parking is very limited, so be nice to the neighborhood surrounding Old Baldy.

Blue Hole

Blue Hole Regional Park is located off of Old Kyle Road a few blocks from the Wimberley Square. The city, along with many local private and governmental contributions, saved the park from creeping development. Beyond the iconic swimming hole, it includes 3.5 miles of trails, picnic areas, a community pavilion, playscape, basketball court, sand volleyball court and an amphitheater.

Towering cypress trees overhang the banks of the chilly natural spring-fed Cypress Creek to create the perfect place to beat the heat. Reservations are required to swim.

Widely considered to be an ecological wonder. Part of a recharge zone, Jacobs Well is at the center of a natural artesian spring which forms the headwaters of Cypress Creek. Underground springs replenish the “well” — whose temperature is always 68 degrees year-round. The depth and allure of the well have drawn swimmers for centuries, with the rock outcroppings around the well making for the perfect place to relax and warm up in the sun. While swimming traditionally ends in September at the park, the park trails and other natural features are open year-round.

The Patsy Glenn Refuge, located at the end of the Wimberley Community Center’s parking lot, was established as a 1.8-acre haven for local and migrating birds, wildlife, insects and native plants of the Wimberley area. A small rural town like Wimberley is lucky to be a part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife designated “Wimberley Loop,” which draws bird watchers to the trail that also consists of Blue Hole, the Red Corral Ranch, Jacob’s Well, Charro Ranch Park and Blanco State Park.

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Old Baldy Patsy Glenn Jacob’s Well Oak Park

SAN MARCOS PRIVATE SCHOOLS

San Marcos Academy (K-12)

2801 Ranch Rd.| (512) 353-2400 | smabears.org

Hill Country Christian School (PreK-12) 1401 Davis Ln. | (512) 353-8976 | hillcountryschool.net

OTHER PRIVATE SCHOOLS

San Marcos Montessori School (Kindergarten)

406 Harvey St. (512) 353-8340

sanmarcosmontessori.com

Master’s School (K-8) 1664 Centerpoint Rd. (512) 392-4322 mastersschool.org

Wonderland School (PreK-6th)

302 Country Estates Dr. (512) 392-9404

www.thewonderlandschool.com

San Marcos Advent Ridge Academy (K-10th) 1523 Ranch Rd 12 (512) 392-9475

www.adventridge.org

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SANMARCOSRECORD.COM 21 SMCISD SCHOOLS San Marcos High School 2601 Rattler Road (512) 393-6800 Bonham Pre-Kindergarten 1225 State Hwy 123 (512) 393-6031 Lamar Personalized Learning Center 121 E. De Zavala Dr.|(512) 393-6864 Goodnight Middle School 1301 State Hwy 123 (512) 393-6550 Miller Middle School 301 Foxtail Run (512) 393-6660 Bowie Elementary 4020 Monterrey Oak (512) 393-6200 Crockett Elementary 1300 Girard Street (512) 393-6400 DeZavala Elementary 150 E De Zavala Drive (512) 393-6250 Hernandez Elementary 333 Stagecoach Trail (512) 393-6100 Mendez Elementary 1805 Peter Garza Drive (512) 393-6060 Rodriguez Elementary 1481 Esplanade Parkway (512) 757-8490 Travis Elementary 1437 Post Road (512) 393-6450 San Marcos Independent School District Administrative Offices 631 Mill Street | (512) 393-6700 | smcisd.net

SMCISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees is the official policy-making body of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. The seven trustees, five single member districts and two at-large districts, serve staggered 3-year terms.

The Board of Trustees meet several times a month during the school year to adopt, review and modify policies and to receive input from staff and the community. All meetings are posted at least 72 hours in advance by the Office of Board Services. The regular monthly board meeting is held the third Monday of every month in the SMCISD board room at San Marcos HS Classroom 11, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Trustees also hold special meetings and work sessions as needed.

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Dr. Michael Cardona Superintendent michael.cardona@smcisd.net Anne Halsey President anne.halsey@smcisd.net Clementine Cantu Vice President clem.cantu@smcisd.net Jessica Cain Trustee jessica.cain@smcisd.net Margie Villalpando Trustee margie.villalpando@smcisd.net Sandra Lopez Trustee sandra.lopez@smcisd.net Brian Shanks Trustee brian.shanks@smcisd.net Dr. Mari Salmi Trustee mari.salmi@smcisd.net

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

ENROLLMENT NUMBERS FALL 2023

38,171

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STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS

STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS

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Greg Abbott (R) Governor gov.texas.gov Term expires 2026 Dawn Buckingham (R) Land Commissioner glo.texas.gov Term expires 2026 Glenn Hegar (R) Comptroller comptroller.texas. gov Term expires 2026 Dan Patrick (R) Lieutenant Governor ltgov.stote.tx.us Term expires 2026 Ken Paxton (R) Attorney General texasattorney general.gov Term expires 2026 Sid Miller (R) Agriculture Commissioner texasagriculture.gov Term expires 2027 Jim Wright (R) Railroad Commissioner rrc.state.tx.us Term expires 2027 Christi Craddick (R) Railroad Commissioner rrc.state.tx.us Term expires 2024 Wayne Christian (R) Railroad Commissioner rrc.state.tx.us Term expires 2029 TEXAS STATE SENATOR TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE Judith Zaffirini Senator District 21 Term expires 2025 Erin Zwiener Representative District 45 Term expires 2025

U.S. SENATORS U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

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Please call the Elections Office at (512) 393-7310 for assistance in finding your precinct and ballot style.

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John Cornyn (R) Senator cornyn.senate.gov Ted Cruz (R) Senator cruz.senate.gov Greg Casar (D) Representative District 35 casar.house.gov Term expires Chip Roy (R) Representative District 21 roy.house.gov Monica De La Cruz (R) Representative District 15 delacruz.house.gov

SAN MARCOS CHURCHES

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER

4000 Hwy 123

BAPTIST

CALVARY BAPTIST

1906 N. IH-35

COMMUNITY BAPTIST

1800 Ranch Road 12

FELLOWSHIP OF SAN MARCOS

UPAC Bldg., Ranch Rd. 12

FIRST BAPTIST

325 W. Mccarty

FIRST BAPTIST

420 S. Mitchell Ave.

GREATER BETHEL BAPTIST 726 Centre

OPEN DOOR BAPTIST CHURCH

3800 N. Hwy 123

NEW HOPE BAPTIST

1515 Hwy 80

SECOND BAPTIST - SEGUNDA

IGLESIA BAUTISTA

2377 Rattler Rd.

PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA

501 S. Guadalupe

WESTOVER BAPTIST

Bishop & Advance

BIBLE

GRACE BIBLE

Country Estates, Ranch Road 12

CATHOLIC

OUR LADY OF WISDOM UNIVERSITY PARISH 100 Concho

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 624 E. Hopkins

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC MISSION 2858 Redwood Rd.

CHRISTIAN

ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN

20131 San Marcos Hwy

CALVARY CHAPEL

310 W. Hutchison | 353-7759

CHRIST REDEEMER CHURCH

107 Centerpoint Rd. | 392-7757

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

525 W. Hutchison | 392-4941

SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY

3461 S. Old Bastrop Hwy | 805-8290

UNITY CHURCH OF SAN MARCOS

16870 Hwy 123 | 392-5199

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST FIRST CHRISTIAN

3105 Ranch Rd. 12

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

2660 Hunter Rd.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

ll5 Country Estates Dr. HOLLAND ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST

205 E. Holland

EPISCOPAL

ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL 3039 Ranch Road 12

LUTHERAN

FIRST LUTHERAN

130 W. Holland

GRACE LUTHERAN

1250 Belvin

METHODIST

EL BUEN PASTOR U.M.C. LBJ Dr. & Grove

FIRST UNITED METHODIST 129 W. Hutchison

JACKSON CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST

524 Centre St.

WESLEY CHAPEL AME CHURCH

224 S. Fredericksburg St.

MORMON

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 120 Suncrest

NONDENOMENATIONAL CASA DE ISRAEL

5238 Meadow Brook Lane |392-4477

THE DOOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

105A Centerpoint

PENTECOSTAL

PENTECOSTAL TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

625 Centre

SINAI PENTECOSTAL

208 Laredo | 353-0246

VICTORY CHAPEL

312 Martin Luther King Dr | 371-0392

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PREBYSTERIAN 410 W. Hutchison

CHURCH OF THE CROSS - SAN MARCOS BAPTIST ACADEMY

COVENANT REFORMED

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CTMC, Large Community Classroom (Professional Building First Floor)

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

1523 Ranch Road 12

JEWISH

CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF SAN MARCOS

818 Waco Street

OTHER

AGAPE FELLOWSHIP OF SAN MARCOS

335 Ellis Street

ANTIOCH CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

401 Centre

BAHA’I FAITH

516 W. Hopkins

REAL LIFE

2221 S. Old Bastrop Hwy

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

1208 Amherst

CYPRESS CREEK CHURCH

437 Post Rd. San Marcos (Travis Elementary)

FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP

330 S. Hackberry

POWERHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTER

3331 Ranch Road 12

HILL COUNTRY 2001 River Rd.

REMNANT

Doris Miller Jr. High

SAN MARCOS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UCM Building, 510 N. Guadalupe

SOLID ROCK

2500 Hunter Rd.

THE PROMISEDLAND SAN MARCOS

1650 Lime Kiln Rd.

UNITY CHURCH OF SAN MARCOS

16870 N. State Hwy 123

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HAYS COUNTY PRECINCTS

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Government Center, Suite 2057 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 393-7600

Kelly Higgins Criminal District Attorney kelly.higgins@co.hays.tx.us

Ralph Guerrero First Assistant Criminal District Attorney ralph.guerrero@co.hays.tx.us

Emily S. Sierra Office Administrator emily_sierra@co.hays.tx.us

Open Records Requests da-civil@ca.hays.tx.us

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COMMISSIONERS COURT

Hays County Judge

Ruben Becerra (D) Hays County Courthouse

111E. San Antonio St., Ste 304 San Marcos, Texas 78666

Office of Hays County Judge (512) 393-2205

Commissioner, Precinct 1

Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe (D) Hays County Courthouse

111 E. San Antonio St., Ste 304 San Marcos, Texas 78666

Office of Hays County Judge (512) 393-2243

Commissioner, Precinct 2 Michelle Cohen (D) Hays County Courthouse

P.O. Box 1180 5458 FM 2770

Kyle, Texas 78640 (512) 262-2091

Commissioner, Precinct 3 Lon Shell (R) P.O. Box 2085 200 Stillwater Wimberley, Texas 78676 (512) 847-3159

Commissioner, Precinct 4 Walt Smith (R) 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 (512) 858-7268

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SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR

Jane Hughson

2018-2020, 2020-2022, 2022-2024 (Mayor) 1996-1999, 1999-2002, 2014-2018, 2017-2018 (Council Member) jhughson@sanmarcostx.gov

mmendoza@sanmarcostx.gov

The San Marcos City Council is composed of a Mayor elected at-large for a 2-year term, and 6 Council Members elected at-large for staggered 3-year terms. Regular City Council elections are held on the general election day in November.

mayor_council_info@sanmarcostx.gov

MEETINGS: 3:00 p.m.- City Council Work Session & Executive Session 6:00 p.m. - City Council Regular Meeting

1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month City Hall - City Council Chambers, 630 E Hopkins

All council meetings are open to the public.

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Place 1 - Matthew Mendoza Place 3 - Alyssa Garza agarza@sanmarcostx.gov Place 2 - Saul Gonzales sgonzales@sanmarcostx.gov Place 4 - Shane Scott sscott@sanmarcostx.gov Place 6 - Jude Prather jprather@sanmarcostx.gov Place 5 - Mark Gleason mgleason@sanmarcostx.gov

HAYS COUNTY OFFICES

ADULT PROBATION

Government Center, Suite 1326

Phone: (512) 353-5892

AUDITOR

Government Center, Suite 1071

Phone: (512) 393-2283

COMMISSIONERS COURT

lll E. San Antonio St., Ste. 300

Phone: (512) 393-2205

COMPLIANCE/COLLECTIONS

Government Center, Suite 1094

Phone: (512) 393-2871

COUNTY CLERK

Government Center, Suite 2008

Phone: (512) 393-7738

COUNTY COURTS AT LAW

Government Center, Suite 2292

Phone: (512) 393-7625

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

2171 Yarrington Rd., Ste 100

Kyle, TX 78640

Phone: (512) 393-2150

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Government Center, Suite 2057

Phone: (512) 393-7600

DISTRICT CLERK

Government Center, Suite 2211

Phone: (512) 393-7660

DISTRICT COURTS

Government Center, Third Floor

Phone: (512) 393-7700

ELECTIONS

Government Center, Suite 1045

Phone: (512) 393-7310

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

2171 Yarrington Rd, Suite 300 Kyle, TX 78640

Phone: (512) 393-7300

EXTENSION OFFICE

1253 Civic Center Loop

Phone: (512) 393-2120

FIRE MARSHAL

2171 Yarrington Rd., Suite 300 Kyle, TX 78640

Phone: (512) 393-7300

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

2171 Yarrington Rd.

Phone: (512) 393-2160

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

Government Center, Suite 1204

Phone: (512) 393-2211

HISTORICAL COMMISSION

lll E. San Antonio St., Ste. 104 San Marcos, TX 78666

HUMAN RESOURCES

Government Center, Suite 1063

Phone: (512) 393-2215

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Government Center, Suite 1206

Phone: (512) 393-7650

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

2220 Clovis Barker Rd.

Phone: (512) 393-5220

JUVENILE PROBATION

Government Center, Suite 1025

Phone: (512) 393-7755

LOCAL HEALTH

401-A Broadway

San Marcos, TX 78667

Phone: (512) 393-5520

MAINTENANCE

Government Center, Suite 1239

Phone: (512) 393-7644

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

111 E. San Antonio St., Suite 202

Phone: (512) 393-2219

PARKS

1699 Mt. Sharp Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676

Phone: (512) 787-7340

PURCHASING

Government Center, Suite 1071

Phone: (512) 393-2273

RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE

1691 Carney Ln.

Wimberley, TX 78676

Phone: (512) 787-7340

SHERIFF

1307 Old Uhland Rd.

Phone: (512) 393-7808

TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR

Government Center

Phone: (512) 393-5545

TRANSPORTATION

2171 Yarrington Rd.

Phone: (512) 393-7385

TREASURER

Government Center, Suite 1094

Phone: (512) 393-2236

VETERAN SERVICES

lll E. Son Antonio St., Suite 200

Phone: (512) 392-8387

VICTIM SERVICES

Government Center, Suite 2057

Phone: (512) 393-7617

HAYS COUNTY OFFICES NOT LISTED: (512) 393 7779

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EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

Hays County Sheriff’s Department

1307 Uhland Road

Non-Emergency Number (512) 393-7800

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Constable - Precinct 1

Hays County Government Center, Suite 2210

Non-Emergency Number (512) 393-7730

San Marcos Police Station 2300 I-35

Non-Emergency Number (512) 753-2108

EMS FIRE STATIONS

2061 Clovis Barker Dr. Unit 108

Our mission at San Marcos Hays County EMS is to keep communities healthy and strong.

By leveraging partnerships with local and regional government agencies, area hospitals and local healthcare providers, we are able to provide excellent patient care at a top dollar value to local taxpayers.

Non-Emergency (512) 353-5115

Billing Questions (972) 602-2060

For Emergencies, Dial 911

Non- Emergency Number

512-805-2660

Fire Station 1

114 E Hutchison Street

Fire Station 2

1314 Academy Street

Fire Station 3

2420 Hunter Road

Fire Station 4

1404 Wonder World Dr

Fire Station 5

l00 Carlson Circle

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