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Caldwell County announces incentives for $1.3 billion data center near Uhland

Phase 1 of the data center is expected to cost $1.3 billion and will be located about 10 minutes from the San Marcos Regional Airport. The entire project is expected to cost more than $4 billion.
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The need to house critical computer applications, information and data is greater now than ever. That’s why plans are underway for a large data center campus, on approximately 206 acres, to be constructed at the southeast corner of FM 2720 and Bob White Rd., in Caldwell County about a 10 minute drive from the San Marcos Regional Airport.

WHEELS IN MOTION

Learning about the oldest art form

The San Marcos City Council received a presentation from San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge, which discussed the San Marcos Police Department’s efforts to work with the community to reduce violent crime and to provide services to community members experiencing mental health issues. The discussion provided a review of new programs as well as advances in technology and staffing with a specific focus on mental health services provided to the community.

New renovations opened at San Marcos Treatment Center

Though San Marcos Treatment Center is tucked away onto a quiet hillside just off Lime Kiln Road, on Friday, the entire place was abuzz with celebration. The in-patient therapeutic facility opened its newly-renovated Silver Spoon Cafeteria amid a fanfare of ribbons and balloons.

Sports

Texas State released the future non-conference schedules for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 football seasons.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of fishing trips

Jimmy Darnell with his 50+ black drum caught in Aransas Pass.
Photo submitted
by Jimmy Darnell

My friend, Bobby Whiteside, once said that we usually only remember the real good and real bad fishing trips. I would add that we also remember when something very unusual happens. I have experienced two trips in that category recently.

Roots of Bush’s UTRGV football program found in San Marcos

Travis Bush at his introduction press conference at UTRGV as the inaugural football coach of the Vaqueros. Bush is on a journey to becoming the head football coach at UTRGV, which started in San Marcos at both San Marcos High School and Texas State.
Photo submitted by UTRGV Athletics

Travis Bush is set with one of the most monumental tasks any coach has to undertake — building a program from the ground up — literally.

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Left fielder Daylan Pena hit three home runs including two in the same helping the Bobcats defeat App State 17-7 via run rule. Texas State wins the series against App State by winning the first two games. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Features

Gary Job Corps celebrates Mardi Gras 2024

The Gary Job Corps Security and Corrections Cadets have assisted with traffic and crowd control for numerous events.

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

Roman Banks as ‘MJ’ and the cast of the MJ First National Tour.
Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade

San Marcos fans of the bright stage lights of big Broadway shows are in for a year-long treat with the Broadway in Austin 2024-2025 Season. Presented by Texas Performing Arts, next year’s season will include four Austin premieres and the return of five audience favorites.

Bloom into Spring

karina lara hays county master gardener intern

The Beauty of Native Texas Perennials

Sharing luck brings more good fortune, fostering strong heart and home

Dear Readers, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This holiday just might be a tie for third place among my favorite holidays: (1) Halloween (2) New Year’s Eve and (3) My Birthday and/or St. Patrick’s Day. Perhaps I feel a deeper connection due to my name that not only means “Warrior Woman,” but Kelly is also a shade of green.

Opinions

Texas’ carbon-free energy moments signal a bright future.

Four Texas Border Senators, Zaffirini, Hinojosa, Blanco, and LaMantia, Advocate for Smart Border Security Policy

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