Esaltare Arts, a stained-glass business, has operated in San Marcos for over a year and recently moved into a new studio. Owner Sondra Kretschmar said the business offers custom commissions, installations, public art and repairs for homes and businesses. It opened Sept. 1 at 2701 Dees St.
At the San Marcos Premium Outlets, a store combining Waterford, Wedgwood, Georg Jensen and Royal Copenhagen opened Oct. 24, after a soft opening on Oct. 9. Dickies plans to open a store at the outlets, with no opening date set. Hoka, a running shoe brand, will open its own store at the outlets in November.
Hays County Pets Alive! Thrift is set to open Nov. 7 at 302 University Drive, Suite B. The store will support PAWS Shelter of Central Texas. PAWS recently partnered with Austin Pets Alive! to strengthen services, reopen the PAWS shelter in Kyle and create Hays County Pets Alive!