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Hays CAD issues new appraisals, growth makes up for drop in average value
Hays CAD issues new appraisals, growth makes up for drop in average value
Heritage Association of San Marcos president Renee Graham prepares a homemade dessert for the grand opening of the Cottage Kitchen on Wednesday, April 3.
Daily Record photos by Celeste Cook
The Cottage Kitchen returned to a packed house of diners for its Grand Opening on Wednesday, April 3. Pictured left to right are visitors Lesley Knight, Melissa Meredith, Amy Huckabee and Rebecca Meredith.
Cottage Kitchen returns in fully restored Cock House Museum
The Cephas House, which is the second stop on the Heritage Association's annual Home Tour, was renovated in 2013 by the city of San Marcos using Community Development Block Grant funds.
Photo by Carl Deal
Ulyses 'Boots' Cephas and Anthony Giles in Cephas' Blacksmith Shop at 228 S Guadalupe Street in San Marcos.
Courtesy of the Cephas archives
Ulysses Cephas
Ulysses Cephas House
It’s time to get ready for the upcoming freedom celebrations in San Marcos of which there are many chances to participate. According to the National Museum of African American Freedom and Culture, Juneteenth is significant as it marks the beginning of freedom for formerly enslaved African Americans in Texas. Although the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect in 1863, its implementation did not occur in places still under Confederate control. On June 19, 1865 approximately 2,000 Union troops marched to Galveston Bay, Texas and announced that more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state were free by executive decree. The Juneteenth foundation, spearheaded by Chairman of the Board and Hays County Constable David Peterson, will have different events occurring throughout the month of June to remember this momentous event. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Juneteenth Foundation.
Our newest music show at KZSM 104.1 FM and KZSM.org showcases a performer who is rapidly becoming a San Marcos legend. “The Henry Invisible Show” airs Wednesdays 4-6 p.m., hosted by the winner of three San Marcos Music Awards— Best Artist, Best Funk Artist, and Best Producer. His website describes Henry Invisible (Henry Roland) as “a multi-instrumentalist producer who live-loops and layers vocal harmonies, dynamic guitar riffs, bass grooves, soulful keyboards, drum machines and powerful percussion to create original, high-energy dance music that resembles a solid six-piece ensemble.”
Texas State University has partnered with the Texas Office of Attorney General to create the inaugural TXST Cold Case Team to help investigate unsolved crimes in the state.
A Hays County Grand Jury determined that an officer involved shooting resulting in the death of Kenny Lee Estrada was justified under Texas law, according to Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins.
The Diamond Ring phase of the eclipse is when Baily's Beads, which are points of light that shine around the moon's edges, begin to disappear. A single bright spot will remain along the edge of the moon's shadow before the total eclipse when the sun's corona becomes visible.
Graphic by Metro Creative
There are plenty of viewing parties hosted across Hays County. For a more indepth list, visit www.haysinformed.com.
Graphic from haysinformed.com
The National Weather Service has bad news for eclipse chasers. The forecast for Hays County, and much of Texas, is predicting that it will likely be cloudy all day, and there is a chance of rain in the afternoon. But all is not lost as Hays County Emergency Services Director Mike Jones said you will still get to experience the drastic change from day to night as well as the nocturnal critters emerging for their nightly routines.
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