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Five convictions under a new child sex abuse statute and the county’s first trial of a female sex offender have both occurred here this month, District Attorney Sherri Tibbe said this week.

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Business groups with an axe to grind against the Obama Administration, like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business, like to push the idea that “uncertainty” over government actions is the monkey on the economy’s back.

San Marcos residents of all ages are encouraged to participate in three more “community conversations” on youth slated for March 21, March 25 and March 28 in different neighborhoods.
 The sessions seek to engage youth, parents, teachers, grandparents and community leaders in the creation of a Youth Master Plan. The first event was held on March 4 at the Activity Center.

SPRING BRANCH — Heading into Tuesday night’s District 25-5A opener against Smithson the San Marcos Rattlers had no problems hitting the ball and scoring runs. SMHS had posted 179 runs in its pre-district schedule, hitting .376 as team during the 22-game stretch.

But that was before facing Smithson Valley’s standout right-hander Cole McKay. Ranked as one of the top sophomore prospects in the nation, McKay baffled San Marcos’ bats by limiting the Snakes to only two hits through 6 2/3 innings, handing SMHS a 3-0 loss at Ranger Field. McKay fanned eight Rattlers with no walks.