Texas State University has named Harold Strong executive director of the Science, Technology and Advanced Research Park. Strong assumes his duties Sept. 18.
Several years ago, a small group of San Marcans got together and came up with an idea to form a radio station to serve the needs of the community.
The San Marcos High School Chamber Orchestra will be in San Antonio this May.
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San Marcos High School’s Chamber Orchestra has been selected to perform in the 2024 Youth Orchestras of San Antonio Invitational.
The Rotary Club of San Marcos needs 150 volunteers to help pack 15,000 food packages, each of which serves six people, for a total of 90,000 meals. The event will be held on World Food Day, Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the First Lutheran Church on Holland Street in San Marcos. It is a partnership between Rotary and the international nonprofit Rise Against Hunger. In prior years, meals were delivered to famine-stricken Burundi, Africa and Haiti. Rotary members are also collecting nonperishable food and cash donations for the Hays County Food Bank and School Fuel.
Above, Forensic Anthropology Research Farm Director Danny Wescott examines bones submitted to Grady Early Lab from police worldwide. Below, Wescott explains use of CT scanner. Bottom, the decomposition of bodies affects vegetation.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West
Director Danny Wescott sees the forensic study of bones and bodies as a way to assist law enforcement and advance research.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West
Forensic Anthropology Research Farm continues to provide necessary knowledge to wide group of organizations
Beginning on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 9 p.m., southbound I-35 at SH 123 alternating lanes will be closed as traffic shifts east to the northbound side as crews prepare to demolish and reconstruct the southbound I-35 bridge. The new traffic configuration will be in place by Monday, Sept. 18 at 5 a.m.
Dr. John Eastman, a lawyer associated with the presidency of Donald Trump, will be one of the featured speakers at an event in Wimberley on Sunday.
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 34 years. During most of them, I was unfaithful. I never felt like I was truly married because my husband never gave me the time of day, but I liked my marital status because, I guess, we were companions. As soon as my kids married and the nest was empty, I left. I didn’t feel I needed to stay and be unhappy, so I moved out. Why I didn’t divorce him during those eight years is beyond me.
Approximately 28 local businesses are participating in the 2023 Back the Bobcats campaign, that includes Spirit Week, a decorating contest in the community and a huge Block Party set for Friday, Sept. 15. The event starts at 6 pm, and will feature live entertainment and music, food, drinks and special appearances, including by Texas State head football coach G.J. Kinne and players. The free event takes place on North Street between Hopkins and Hutchison and near Zelick's and North Street Curry Shop. On Wednesday, judges traveled from business to business to see who will take home top honors for interior, exterior and window displays. From left, are Summer Kinne, TXST Pres. Kelly Damphousse, Beth Damphousse, Marci Coryell, Forrest Higdon, owner of Gumby's Pizza and San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce President/ CEO Page Michel.
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