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Commissioners Court approves Pet Resource Center contract

The Hays County Commissioners Court recently approved a professional service agreement with Austin Pets Alive! as project coordinator for the new Pet Resource Center that is under development. According to county officials, APA! will aid in the overall creation and development, as well as operate and manage center, including its field services and a proposed veterinary clinic.

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Yesterday was International Mermaid Day and San Marcos is the Mermaid Capital of Texas. Pictured is one of the famous San Marcos mermaid statues on the Square.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

Mermaid March

Texas has long acknowledged that San Marcos is the destination for mermaid watching and Wednesday was International Mermaid Day 2023. This day is observed annually on March 29 for those who celebrate both the legend and mystery associated with these more lovely creatures of the deep.

Thousands of pounds of 'forever chemicals' have been injected into Texas oil and gas wells, study finds

At first, they were considered miracle chemicals: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, developed by 3M in the 1930s, could keep scrambled eggs from sticking to a frying pan. They could make rainwater roll right off a jacket, and when added to fire-fighting foams, put out major fires quickly.

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