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Top, incoming 6th graders at Goodnight Middle School take part in Rattler Camp to meet classmates, and tour the school Wednesday, Aug.2. Middle left, Miller Middle School Rattler Camp was jam-packed with information to ease the transition for incoming 6th graders. Left, Crockett teachers and administrative staff toured the community Friday, Aug. 4. Above, staff celebrate a back to school breakfast.
Photos by SMCISD

School bells to ring

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 12:00am

School bells to ring

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Firefighters and others discuss strategy during Oak Grove Fire this past weekend.
Photo by Texas A&M Fire Service

Court reviews Oak Grove fire cause, preparedness

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra used the burn ban agenda item as a chance to discuss the approximately 400-acre Oak Grove Fire that tore through Hays County just Northwest of San Marcos this past weekend. He pointed out the need for additional access to the area by safety personnel.

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Gary Job Corps staff and students assist with the Community Bingo event hosted by the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. The event was held at the Espinoza Recreation Center in San Marcos. GYMSC operates a private, non-profit Children’s Shelter for children ages 2-17, in Hays County. The GSMYC 23rd Annual School Supply Drive runs through Aug.15. Visit the website www.gsmyc.org/ events for drop-off locations. Shown are Lizzy Orman, Victoria Berry, Laura Ledezma, Julia Ramsay New, Kara Lueckemeyer, Felicia Zuniga, Vianney Perez, Shabnam Ejaz, Nic Sanchez, Hope Powell , CharDaney Beard, Cynthia Eaglin, Michael Turner, Tamara Espinoza, Kierstian Chavez, and Danira Roman.
Photos provided by Gary Job Corps Center

Community bingo event held

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 12:00am

Community bingo event held

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The Hays County Commissioners Court recently honored the Hays County Sheriff’s Office with a proclamation honoring Aug. 7 as the 175th Anniversary of the department. Center, Hays County Commissioners Court Judge Ruben Becerra presents the proclamation to Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler. Pictured are members of the sheriff’s office and members of the court and staff. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office traces its history back to March 1848 but the first sheriff took office on Aug. 7, 1848. The history of Texas and law enforcement are intertwined with Hays County and San Marcos and this proclamation is mindful of those long decades of service.
Photo provided by Hays County

Hays County Sheriff’s Office celebrates 175th anniversary

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing Aug. 7 as the 175th anniversary of the Hays County Sheriff ’s Office at their regularly scheduled meeting last week.

Court to discuss need for pretrial case management software, election security

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Commissioners Court is set to meet today at 9 a.m. On the agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting is the possible purchase of case management software for pretrial services, additional funds for RM 12 safety improvements, the purchase of security cameras for the IT and elections department and a Hays County Historical Commission appointment.

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Leading his team, the TXST Bobcats, onto the field is man of the hour, John Navarrette.
Photo provided by John Navarrette

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Aug. 1 was declared John Navarrette Day in the city of San Marcos, by virtue of a proclamation approved by the city council. Left, John Navarrette and his wife, Chloe, share a moment during an earlier celebration held at Texas State University and below, John Navarrette holds an award presented to him by the university on behalf of his status as a distinguished alumni of the school.
Photos prosvided by John Navarrette

Day proclaimed for local self-made man, philanthropist

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00am

Recognizing one of the city's most dedicated residents, in a ceremony at city hall, last week, Aug. 1 was proclaimed “John Navarrette Day” by San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson.

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Above, approximately 400 acres burned in the Oak Grove area of Hays County, destroying the residence of Michael and Travis Hinz, off Thurman Road.
Photo provided by Texas A&M Forest Service
Left, the white plume that residents saw on Friday signaled the beginning of a long weekend for local, state and even out of state firefighters.
Daily Record photo by Alex McKay

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Top left, Dozer crews start work on the right flank of the Oak Grove Fire Friday.
Photo courtesy of W. Flocke/Texas A&M Forest Service.
Top right, a tree branch smolders two days after the fire stopped spreading. Crews working on hot spots Monday.
Photo courtesy of K. Flocke/Texas A&M Forest Service.
Left, A TV crew interviews Michael and Travis Hinz who lost their home in the wildfire. Right, a helicopter prepares to douse the fire.
Photos provided by Hays County Emergency Management.

Oak Grove Fire

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00am

Family faces loss of home, wildfire mostly contained

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