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A boot from the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance “Bootiful Wimberley” project stands beneath the night sky outside the Wimberley Valley Visitor Center.
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Wimberley Valley wins Dark Sky designation

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:00am

TUCSON, Ariz. – In recognition of noteworthy local efforts to reduce light pol- lution and promote the benefits of nighttime darkness, the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has designated the Wimberley

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Sessions cites Bible to defend separating immigrant families

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is citing the Bible in defending the Trump administration’s policy of separating immigrant parents from their children after they enter the U.S. illegally.

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US to open temporary shelter in Texas for immigrant children

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:00am

HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. government will open a temporary shelter for unaccompanied immigrant children in far west Texas, as existing facilities for children reach capacity under the Trump administration’s

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TAMU criticized for handling of assault claims

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:00am

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M University is facing criticism for being too lenient in its handling of sexual assault allegations. A female student last week accused the school

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Today in History

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:00am

Today is Friday, June 15, the 166th day of 2018. There are 199 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 15, 1215, England’s King John put

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TRACE cuts ribbon with Chamber Ambassadors

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:00am

What was a cattle ranch just a few years ago has become San Marcos’ newest housing project, located at Posey Road and Interstate 35. The Chamber of Commerce ambassadors recently

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Lawsuit accuses Trumps of misusing foundation

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:00am

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued President Donald Trump and his foundation Thursday, accusing him of illegally using the charity’s money to settle disputes involving his business

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City moving to Stage 2 water rules

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 12:00am

If forecasters are correct, the San Marcos area could see significant rainfall over the next several days as a low-pressure system in the western Caribbean Sea moves northward through the

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Sales tax rebates continue to soar

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 12:00am

San Marcos’ recent run of double-digit monthly sales tax allocations from the State Comptroller’s Office continues, with the city’s June check totaling more than $2.3 million. The city was allocated

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Stakeholders to meet on reopening Canyon Dam service road

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 12:00am

Public outcry resulted from the recent decision to close the service road at Canyon Dam. The road, also known as the Vereda Real Scenic Walk, was popular among joggers, walkers