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Mom’s unwelcome comments about ink need to dry up

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I am tattooed. I have 11 spread over my body. I grew up with strict rules. My mom always said no piercings (other than ears) or tattoos while I was under her roof. I got my first tattoo at 22 while away at college. I had to tell her about it because of a family beach vacation. She was disappointed. I have continued to get inked throughout my life. Every time she noticed a new tat, she voiced a negative opinion.

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This aerial view shows the FM 3237 and FM 150 Roundabout projectPhoto provided by American Structurepoint

County roundabout project earns national recognition

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners and American Structurepoint earned a National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies for exceptional engineering excellence for the FM 3237 and FM 150 Roundabout project in the county.

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County promotes need for organ donations, child abuse awareness throughout month

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court officially proclaimed April as the month to promote the health and wellbeing of county residents, especially those who may be in line for life-saving transplants and for those who are on the autism spectrum.

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KPD asks public to help

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

The Kyle Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying four individuals involved in an armed robbery Monday, April 10 at approximately 10 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza. Police said the subjects wore gloves and face coverings. Three were armed with a firearm, including two handguns and one semi-automatic rifle.

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Tails, Paws, Scales, Oh My!

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

San Marcos CISD Travis Elementary School students spend a special day learning about snakes, scorpions, guinea pigs and so many other animals people keep as pets on National Pet Day, Tuesday, April 11. Students came to the school library where pets were brought in to help celebrate the joy that pets bring to their lives. People were invited to bring their pets to the library for the children to observe and learn about. Pets of all varieties were required to remain in enclosures, and had to be self-sufficient for the event.

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Dear Abby

Gay couple struggles with family’s odd estrangement

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man. My husband and I have been together almost nine years, married less than one. Seven years ago, my mother-in-law decided I was no longer “allowed” to speak to her or her family. When my husband asked her why, she was unable to give him a clear answer but insists it has nothing to do with us being gay. Anytime my husband mentions my name or the life we have together, she changes the subject. I offered to write her a letter, but my husband doesn’t think it would be a good idea. He used to be close to his family, but with each passing year the relationship becomes more strained.

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Rotarian Johanna Hansen, center, presents Bronwyn Sergi and Rodney Van Oedekerke with Rotary Medallions to thank them for their presentations to the Rotary Club on April 5.
Photo provided by San Marcos Rotary

Rotary hears of Heritage's 46th 'Tour of Homes'

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

Bronwyn Sergi and Rodney Van Oedekerke spoke to the Rotary Club of San Marcos on April 5 about upcoming events and a major fundraising project.

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City officials host 'Hard Hat Tour' of affordable housing development

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

Officials with the San Marcos Housing Authority and representatives of Mission DG, a Texas-based premier affordable housing developer will host a Preview Hard Hat Tour today at 10 a.m. in what each is saying is the city’s first affordable housing development in 50 years.

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Texas State University's team competing in the global CFA Institute Research Challenge are, from left, Jesusa Zuniga, Brian Dorough-Paniagua, Aaron Aguirre, and Michael Hardy.
Photo by TXST News Service

Texas State business students win research challenge competition

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge recently announced that Texas State University’s undergraduate team won the Central and Southwest U.S. Sub-Regional Championship.

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THE ECONOMIST: Outlook for Texas Economy

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

It goes without saying that there’s a lot going on in the economy these days. The United States (and most of the rest of the world) is dealing with high (though moderating) inflation, rising interest rates, struggling industries and markets, geopolitical tensions, and a host of other uncertainties. Nonetheless, I remain optimistic regarding the potential for growth, although the path will probably not be as smooth as we would hope.