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Above, Hays County voting machines are powered up for testing; below, Hays County Election Administrator Jennifer Doinoff explains the process for the test.
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County tests voting machines in preparation for May election

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

In order to provide for a fair election this May 6 and beyond, staff, volunteers and observers met Tuesday in a mock mini-election with 33 sample ballots to test the county’s voting machines. The test is designed to ascertain that each machine “will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures,” according to county officials.

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Negotiations begin for new city, police ‘meet and confer’ agreement

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

The city of San Marcos will meet tomorrow with the San Marcos Police Officers’ Association for the first day of discussions on the renewed negotiations on the “meet and confer” agreement that was repealed in February.

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PALS offers an array of services including spay/neuter vouchers to assist the public in having access to affordable animal care.
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PALS sponsors gala to support animal programs

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

PALS (Prevent A Litter) provides an abundance of services to the community, including vouchers for free spay/neuter, low cost spay/neuter, foster/adoption, low cost vaccination, microchips and a pet food pantry, among others.

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Schuler is LBJ spring lecture guest

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

LBJ Museum of San Marcos will host its spring lecture Thursday, March 23. The lecture features Jean Schuler, author of At the Table with LBJ and Lady Bird: History, Humor, and True Texas Recipes. The event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m.

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Gov. Greg Abbott organizes ‘school choice’ rally at the Capitol

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

Parents, teachers and advocates traveled from across Texas on Tuesday to hear from Gov. Greg Abbott and make their case to lawmakers for expanding support for private schools.

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Inspirational speaker Juan Cangas met Tuesday with students at the Goodnigt Middle School to share thoughts about overcoming life obstacles.
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Nationally renowned motivational speaker talks to Goodnight Middle School students about choices

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

Goodnight Middle School students received a positive and inspiring message from nationally renowned motivational speaker Juan Cangas.

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Dear Abby

Woman might double down on romance with gambler

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I separated two months after our wedding. Our divorce was final five months ago. After I left him, I started talking to a younger guy I had a lot in common with. However, he has a gambling problem and ended up stealing money from my cash app.

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Council to appoint new city attorney

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:00am

The San Marcos City Council is ready to approve the appointment of a new city attorney at its next regular meeting.

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Former Bobcat football coach David Baliff is returning to Texas State as a special assistant to new head coach GJ Kinne.
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