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Executive Administrative Assistant Melinda Good was selected as the Gary Jobs Corps Center’s June Employee of the Month. Good is a Kyle native who came to the center in 2012 after working with the Hays Consolidated School District. Upon her nomination, Good said, “ I enjoy watching the students achieve their goals and over the past 11 years, I have had an impact with students that have graduated and have gone on to be successful citizens and employees. I am so thankful to be part of an organization that has such an impact on the lives of our young people.” Above, from left, are Patricia “Patty” Lankford, vice-president, EQUUS Workforce Solutions, and Melinda Good, executive administrative assistant.
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Gary Jobs Corps Center names June Employee of the Month

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00am

Gary Jobs Corps Center names June Employee of the Month

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Aging mother refuses to discuss the inevitable

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: My mom turns 85 this year. When my father died of congestive heart failure 10 years ago, our family had a clear understanding of Dad’s wishes about the end-of-life care he wanted. We knew he didn’t want “heroic measures,” like a feeding tube or to be on a ventilator. Since Dad had been sick for a few years and he was open to these discussions, Mom felt confident making choices for his care when he could no longer communicate his wishes.

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New school safety laws look to place chaplains, armed guards on site

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:00am

Almost a year after Texas’ deadliest school shooting, state lawmakers ordered school districts to secure schools with armed officers and to train more staff to identify students who may need mental health support under legislation set to become law in September.

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Consider animal welfare in decision-making

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:00am

New research from Bob Fischer, an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at Texas State University, argues that incorporating animal welfare into policymaking may improve policy and practice.

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Members of the Broke Thespians Company, recently came to the library to offer a theatre workshop for children. The group is performing Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka at the San Marcos Plaza Park, Fridays and Saturdays through July 29. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free. Above, youngsters are led in an activity by troupe members. Left, everyone is dressed up for the workshop.
Photos provided by San Marcos Public Library

What a Wonka Good Time

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:00am

What a Wonka Good Time

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Judge sentences Villareal to 35 years following jury verdict of guilty

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:00am

A Hays County jury found 63-year-old Elias Villarreal guilty on Wednesday, July 12, of aggravated assault against a public servant and resisting arrest with a deadly weapon.

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Family stretches finances to fund daughter’s studies

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:00am

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State and Hays County officials gather to cut the ribbon celebrating the completion of the RM967/ Robert S. Light Boulevard extension project.
Photo by TXDOT

Robert S. Light extension project adds new highway travel lane

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:00am

The Texas Department of Transportation was joined by state, county and local officials to celebrate the completion of the RM 967/Robert S. Light Boulevard extension project, according to information provided in a press release by TXDOT.

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Back to school health fair planned

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Local Health Department is hosting a back-to-school fair to encourage student vaccinations before the start of school in August.

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Southside expanding services, YSB needs new location

The Southside Community Center is planning to expand.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet

YSB attends a bowling outing at EVO on July 6. From left, are volunteer Rob Younce, Mya Guerrero, Miram Barrientos, Alison Guerrero, Nina Mason and YSB Executive Director Julie Hollar.
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Southside expanding services, YSB needs new location

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:00am

Southside Community Center is planning to expand the range of services offered to the local homeless population, but that expansion doesn’t come without a bit of heartache, as the changes will necessitate the Youth Services Bureau to move locations.