Stories by Andy Sevilla
Affordable housing projects look to locate in Buda
Unsavory concerns and strong emotions reignited in Buda recently, as city staffers informed the city council that two prospects were looking to develop affordable housing rental units there. Previously failed affordable housing proposals earlier this year in Buda are coming…
Development • By Andy Sevilla • Dec 2, 2014
Some San Marcos voters turned away on Election Day
As many as a dozen San Marcos voters were kept from casting a ballot on Election Day due to power outages at polling places, according to the Hays County Elections Administrator. Reports of somewhere between five and 12 voters were…
Elections • By Andy Sevilla • Nov 4, 2014
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Proposed Buda bonds could triple city’s debt
Buda will hold its first-ever bond election this November. And if voters greenlight the proposed improvements, the city’s debt could more than triple to $80 million. Buda Council members approved a $55 million bond election and its breakdown into five…
Local Government • By Andy Sevilla • Oct 7, 2014
Water woes rise as 2,200 homes planned in Hays
An Austin-based developer is proposing 2,200 high-end homes in Mountain City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction in Hays County. And with big development projects come rising water concerns in a drought-stricken area where ground and surface water levels are lowering. “The main area…
Development • By Andy Sevilla • Oct 1, 2014
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Hays County delays jail bond election
Pressed for time and with numerous unresolved issues, Hays County Commissioners postponed calling a $188 million bond election for November that would have funded a new jail, a co-located 911 center, a law enforcement center and a training hub. In…
Elections • By Andy Sevilla • Aug 20, 2014
Hays County poised to call $188M bond election for new jail
Hays County officials say a new jail is needed now, and they want to put the question to voters. The jail, plus a communications facility and law enforcement center, could cost up to $188.5 million, and Hays County Commissioners seemed…
Local Government • By Andy Sevilla • Aug 14, 2014
Kyle Council member under investigation over campaign filings
Kyle Council Member Becky Selbera is, once again, on the hot seat. The city’s Ethics Commission unanimously voted last week to investigate allegations that Selbera may have violated the Code of Ethics when she allegedly solicited the help of City…
Local Government • By Andy Sevilla • Jul 9, 2014
Riley, Cole continue to oppose SH45 SW in CAMPO’s 2040 Plan
Austin Council Member Chris Riley and Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole voiced continued opposition to State Highway 45 Southwest toll road project at the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board meeting Monday. Riley and Cole opposed including SH45…
Environment • By Andy Sevilla • Jun 12, 2014
Hays County Commissioner says plans for SH 45 SW ‘done deal’
Construction on the estimated $100 million State Highway 45 Southwest toll road connecting northern Hays County to southwest Austin is expected early next year. “It’s been in the works for 26 years now,” Hays County Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones…
Development • By Andy Sevilla • Jun 2, 2014
Despite hurdles, Hays County, Forestar move ahead with water deal
Hays County Commissioners are moving forward with a massive water supply contract, despite not clearing a legal hurdle called for by the water reservation and purchase agreement. Last October, Hays County officials entered into a contract with Austin-based Forestar Real…
