San Marcos City Council denies license plate reader expansion
San Marcos City Council voted 5-2 on June 3 to deny a proposal to expand the police department’s license plate recognition, or LPR, technology.
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I’m Jamie Moore, a journalist with recent experience covering San Marcos, Buda and Kyle for Community Impact. I reported on hyperlocal public issues—from city councils to development deals—translating policy into real-world impact for readers. My work spotlighted how Central Texas is changing amid rapid growth and who’s being affected. I’m drawn to stories that explore who benefits, who’s left out and why it matters.
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Below is a selection of my reporting on local government, development, housing, and community issues in Central Texas. These stories reflect my focus on clear, accessible reporting grounded in public records, local voices, and an understanding of how policy affects everyday life.
3 data centers newly proposed in and around San Marcos
Three data centers are proposed in the greater San Marcos area, all within 3 miles of each other.
Austin Angels expands support for children in foster care
A new 8,000-square-foot building in Buda—designed to feel like a “warm hug”—is breaking ground at the end of June to better serve the Central Texas foster care community.
Edwards, Trinity aquifers and Canyon Lake hit lows, spark water restrictions
Water levels in the Edwards Aquifer have hit historic lows, prompting the Edwards Aquifer Authority to implement restrictions to the amount of water permit holders can withdraw from the aquifer.
Federal funds fuel $58M flood recovery, mitigation in San Marcos decade later
A decade after two historic Hays County floods, memories are vivid as recovery continues.
Head Start programs help Central Texas families grow one seed at a time
Near the playground at A. Washington Child Development Center in San Marcos, children scoop soil into garden beds.
Hays County calls for pause on property tax exemption decisions
Amid concerns over tax revenue losses, Hays County officials are calling for a pause on property tax exemption decisions.
Appeals court halts San Marcos marijuana ordinance, restoring low-level enforcement
A state appeals court has temporarily blocked the San Marcos's voter-approved marijuana ordinance, meaning residents may once again face citations for low-level possession.
San Marcos asks Guadalupe County to address health hazards in Redwood, Rancho Vista
On April 1, San Marcos City Council approved a resolution asking Guadalupe County to address health and safety issues in the Redwood and Rancho Vista communities.
San Marcos strategizes for sustainable water supply amid population growth
JJ Stokes Park's waterfall has dwindled in 2025, while San Marcos officials work to find long-term water sources for its growing community.
Hays County Commissioners Court reviews food insecurity report
After collaboration between the Hays County Health Department and the Central Texas Food Bank, Commissioners Court received a presentation on the Hays County Community Food Needs Assessment.
Hays County Commissioners Court passes resolution in support of countywide polling locations
The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a resolution at its Jan. 28 meeting supporting the Countywide Polling Place Program and the use of electronic poll books in future elections.
