Archive - 2013

Date

May 24th

Hill Country Christian puts on a show

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 1:00pm

Seniors at Hill Country Christian School performed an abridged version of “The Importance of Being Ernest” Wednesday. The show was for the whole school.
Pictured from left: Andrea Anderson, Meredith McLeod, Tolya Hansen, Joy Norris, Ryan "Johnzzy" Johns, Brenda Montoya, Jacob Horton and Sadie Stone.


Getting the band back together: San Marcos band to perform reunion show at Cheatham Street tomorrow

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 1:00pm
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Kaitlin Schmidt - Features Editor

In the late 70’s there were two country music bands who’s stomping grounds were in the San Marcos area. One of those bands was Ace in the Hole, George Strait’s original group. The other, Joe Bob’s Bar and Grill Band, will play a reunion show at Cheatham Street tomorrow night at 9 p.m.
“Back then, if Ace in the Hole played on Wednesday at Cheatham Street, we were there on Thursday,” bass player Bill Whitbeck said.

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Rosalinda Hernandez

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 8:12am

Surrounded by her family and loved ones, Rosalinda Hernandez passed peacefully. She was released from her earthly bonds, and escorted by the angels of our Heavenly Father on May 22, 2013 at the age of 65.


May 23rd

Proud parent graduates

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 5:00pm

San Marcos CISD teen parent Adrianna Torres recently earned her graduation by mastering the TAKS test. She is one of the follow-up students who District staff have coached and supported in the preparation for re-taking the TAKS test. As a reward for graduation, students in the Teenage Pregnant & Parenting Program get to take home the large professional-grade photo of their child that hangs in the Child Development Center’s Family Life Center.


CTMC Women’s Council gives back to the community

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 5:00pm
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From Staff Reports

The Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) Women’s Council once again awarded impact grants to local non-profits that make a difference in the lives of women and children in Hays County. This year, six organizations received a portion of the available $16,000 in grant funding at the Council’s third annual Grants Award Ceremony on May 15.


SMA awards faculty and staff members

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 5:00pm

San Marcos Academy presented awards to two faculty members and two staff members at the school's annual Commencement May 12.
History and government instructor Gwen Hanna and physics/geometry instructor Belle Shirley-Howell both received the B.A. Copass, Sr., Outstanding Teacher Award, presented annually to one or more full-time faculty members for teaching excellence. Other criteria for the honor are a progressive and professional attitude, excellent student-teacher rapport, and school and community service.


Lions Club: Stewards of the San Marcos River

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 5:00pm
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By ANITA MILLER - News Editor

If there’s a single image associated with the 72-degree San Marcos River as it flows through the city, it’s the tube with the logo of the San Marcos Lions Club.

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Friday last day of early registration for Economic Outlook

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 5:00pm
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By ANITA MILLER - News Editor

If you’ve been meaning to register for the 2013 Economic Outlook — and save a few bucks in the process — now’s the time to do so, as “early bird” registration for the event ends on Friday.

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Legislature cuts $20 million from TXST project

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 5:00pm
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By Dalton Sweat - Staff Reporter

The Texas Legislature cut more than $20 million of possible funds for Texas State University in the most recent revision of Senate Bill 16.

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Murphy, Roark seek city council seats

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 5:00pm
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By David Short - Staff Reporter

It may be a long way until the November elections, but already activity is beginning in the race for two San Marcos city council seats.

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