Students sitting for their STAAR exams this week will be part of a new method of evaluating Texas schools: Their written answers on the state’s standardized tests will be graded automatically by computers.
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a sexless 25-year marriage. It was not always this way, but any intimacy has been over for more than a decade. My wife’s libido has waned, which I understand. What she does do is continually bring up issues about me from years ago as if they were yesterday.
Based on 10-day averages of certain aquifer level and springflow readings, which are indicators of the current condition of the aquifer, the Critical Period Management Plan reductions are divided into the above stages.
Graphic by EAA
The Edwards Aquifer Authority declared an increase from Stage 2 to Stage 3 Critical Period Management permit reductions for Edwards groundwater permit holders in the San Antonio Pool of the EAA’s jurisdiction within Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays and Medina counties.
The Leadership San Marcos class of 2024.
Photo courtesy of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce
The GSMYC provides emergency shelter and supportive services to abused, neglected, and homeless youth in the San Marcos area. For more information, visit www.GSMYC.org.
Photo courtesy of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership San Marcos, an all-volunteer organization of community leaders dedicated to fostering positive change, announced the commencement of a fundraising campaign to support renovation efforts at the Greater San Marcos Youth Council Crisis Shelter. This vital sanctuary provides refuge for abused and neglected children, offering them safety and support during times of crisis. Ten community volunteers are in the current Leadership Class. They have set a goal of raising $30,000 for shelter improvements by June and are asking for the community’s help to reach the goal.
The Hays County Commissioners Court will submit a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board for more than $1 million, accept a grant to pay for an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and issue five proclamations at the regularly scheduled meeting on April 9.
The crowds across Hays County never seemed to materialize as weather impacted the Total Solar Eclipse viewing possibilities across most of the United States. Top, while it was cloudy, there were still great views of the eclipse.
Photo by Lance Winter
Right, Texas State students check out the progress of the eclipse at University Camp in Wimberley.
Photo by Celeste Cook.
Bottom left, cars driving down Craddock Avenue were forced to turn on their lights during the middle of the solar eclipse.
Photo by Gerald Castillo
THE ECLIPSE
The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its upcoming State of the City & District Business Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted at the San Marcos Conference Center located at Embassy Suites, this event promises an insightful exploration of the current state and future prospects of our vibrant community.
Courtesy of the city of San Marcos
The city of San Marcos is making sure all residents and visitors are aware of new rules regarding single use beverage containers at city-owned riverfront parks and on the San Marcos River. Through a comprehensive marketing campaign in English and Spanish, the city is encouraging everyone to “Reuse at the River.”
Texas Water Program Director Vanessa Puig-Williams was the moderator for the panel The panel was composed of Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District General Manager Charlie Flatten, Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District General Manager Tim Loftus and Edwards Aquifer Authority General Manager Roland Ruiz.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West
This is the first of a two part series on the Groundwater Symposium that occurred at Texas State University on April 2 bringing together the area's groundwater conservation district leaders.
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