Crockett Elementary returned from spring break to enjoy a pajama day. Students dressed in their favorite pajamas, brought their blankets and took part in fun activities like crossword puzzles, book reading and coloring during Slumber Hour on Monday, March 20. Crockett Superstars were also able to have their favorite snacks during their return-to-class celebration.
Photo provided by SMCISD
Crockett students go casual for learning
The city's Veterans Mural represents a large scale approach to building decoration similar to the proposed project.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet
To bring another element of art to the San Marcos vista, a new mural is in its planning stages, according to city officials.
Amanda Hernandez
The City of San Marcos has selected Amanda Hernandez to serve as the director of Planning & Development Services. Hernandez was chosen following a nationwide search. Her appointment became effective March 20.
Texas senators on Wednesday unanimously approved Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s agenda on property tax cuts this legislative session, which would pump billions of state dollars into public schools and give bigger tax breaks for homeowners and business owners.
Youth artists featured in the exhibit include, top, Elliot Fay, 3rd grade, Hernandez Elementary; above left, Nik Holbrook, Crossroads Transitional; and above right, Willow Mueller, 5th grade, Bowie Elementary.
Photos provided by SMCISD
As bluebonnets and other wildflowers carpet the Hill Country and beyond, the first week following Spring Break is resplendent with numerous art events. Seasonally poetic, March is designated as National Youth Art Month — time to celebrate ‘budding’ artists. The public is invited to visit the San Marcos Activity Center where this year’s YAM exhibit is on display in the Walkers’ Gallery. All 10 of the SMCISD schools have artwork on display, as well as the Crossroads Transitional Program. Also included are works from the Wonderland School, whose art teacher is Debangana Banerjee.
Texas has poured more than $100 million into the state’s aging foster care software known as IMPACT. This one 1990s-era application helps caseworkers keep track of where abused and neglected children are placed, as well as what health care services and schooling they have received.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government's response to the failure of two large banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars. So will ordinary Americans end up paying for it, one way or another? And what will the price tag be?
Texas continues its dominance in attracting major corporate locations and expansions, winning Site Selection magazine’s “Governor’s Cup” for an impressive eleventh consecutive year. The Cup is awarded to the state with the most projects involving a capital investment of at least $1 million, 20 or more new jobs, or 20,000 square feet of new construction.
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