The music and interview shows on KZSM. org reflect the many and varied interests of the community we serve. Our program hosts look back with pride on their conversations with all their guests—famous and not so famous. This column forms part of an intermittent series devoted to our most memorable guests.
In the recent 2022 Texas Better Newspaper Contest awards presentation held in June in Round Rock by the Texas Press Association, the San Marcos Daily Record received a 1st Place Special Section, 1st Place Headline Writing, 3rd Place Feature Writing, 3rd Place News Writing and a 3rd Place for Sports Photography. Current staff members display the two 1st Place plaques. From left, Business Operations Manager Kim Jonas, Features Editor Celeste Cook, Staff Reporter Shannon West, Graphic Designer Alexandra McKay, Publisher Dalton Sweat, Advertising Representative Jason Martinez, Staff Photographer Gerald Castillo, Sports Editor Colton McWilliams, Designer Jonathan Lima and Ad Director Marcy Holt. Not pictured are Advertising Representative Matthew Perez, Circulation Director Karen George, Pressmen Rigo Vargas, Juan Carrizales, Gilbert Torres and Tony Martinez, Production Manager Toy Mendez and Managing Editor Barbara Audet.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet
Daily Record receives multiple TPA awards
Many suburban homeowners recognize they might need to tweak their landscapes if they hope to create a private oasis outside.
Photo from Metro Creative
An inviting backyard can serve as a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. After a long day at the office or an exhausting day spent transporting kids to and fro, it’s hard to resist the allure of a peaceful outdoor space in which to unwind.
Todd Jensen
Texas State University Vice President for University Advancement Brooks Hull has named Todd Jensen as the new Associate Vice President for Development.
The official Juneteenth day of remembrance is Monday, but San Marcos will be honoring the event today and Saturday with the 20th Annual Charity Bar-B-Que Cook-Off.
Mathworks program at Texas State held a youth math camp. Above, the Freese Family of Megan, Tori, Melissa and Kennedie, who won the t-shirt contest. Bottom left, Webber Foundation Executive Director Marisol Foster and Program Manager Courtney Horm. Bottom right, Stephanie Gilly talks with Max Warshauer.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West
The Mathworks program at Texas State held their summer youth math camp this past week, hosting a ceremony Thursday at the San Marcos High School to recognize the teachers that participated, the sponsors and the annual T-Shirt contest winner.
Tammy Dexter never thought she would see the day when a trap-neuter- release program for cats would come to her suburban Houston community.
On Saturday on the campus of Texas State University, they will celebrate the fifth year of TXST New Ventures, with the Cohort Celebration and Pitch Day. At the same time, those in charge will welcome the 2023 Cohort. The public is invited to meet these talented young people, hear their pitches and mingle with program alumni. There will be teams from many fields participating including healthcare, materials science, digital twins and transportation. Partners for this event include Dell for Startups, the Greater San Marcos Partnership, Splash Coworking and UFCU, with the Texas State Centers of Excellence offering expertise from the Media Innovation Lab, Concrete Industry Management, the Translational Health Research Center and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Meet the entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. At 1 p.m. the four finalists will present and at 2 p.m. all attending will hear from Christy Cardenas, Managing Partner Grit Ventures. She is a prominent player in the venture capital arena. There will be some snacks but most of all, a chance to learn.
Last weekend, I got my motorcycle license after a two day course, and I’m ready to purchase my first bike.
I plan to head to San Marcos Motorcycles to check out their selection.
If I get one, I will be riding my new hog through the Hill Country to check out the beautiful views that our town and the surrounding areas have to offer. Since the heat is more than stifling, I plan to drive very fast so that I can get the wind in my hair and somewhat dry the sweat that I am sure to be covered in. I may cruise on over to the river and take a dip because it is the only pleasantly cooled spot in town.
Then I’ll probably head to Zelick’s for a cold brew and a bite to eat, so I can take advantage of the front row parking that a motorcycle will afford me. Wish me luck–My mom’s incredibly nervous.
Come celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 17 at the Dunbar Recreation Center.
The community celebration will begin at 2 p.m. and will include food, music, arts and crafts, activities for children and adults, vendors and a silent auction.
Hosted by the Dunbar Heritage Association, this celebration promises to be a fun, family-friendly inclusive event to commemorate the history, culture and traditions of Black Americans in San Marcos, specifically surrounding June 19, 1865–otherwise known as Juneteenth or Jubilee Day–when slaves first learned that they were free. Lil Lafayette will serve up Creole food, and festivities will run from 2 to 7 p.m.
On Sunday, Roughhouse Brewing is having a Father’s Day celebration with all-day Micheladas.
Treat dad to a cool, summertime favorite under the shade at Roughhouse’s outdoor picnic area.
NEW VENTURES
While school is officially out for the summer, programs that emphasize skills development are in high gear. The annual San Marcos Dance Camp wrapped up June 2. Miller and Goodnight Middle School campers spent the week learning hip-hop,contemporary and pom and jazz.
Photo provided by SMCISD
Dance Days
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: My partner, “Josh,” and I (we’re both male) have been together for two years. We met while living in LA and were fortunate to be accepted to grad schools in NYC. We’re not living together now as our schools are in different boroughs, but we see each other most weekends.
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