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County to host open house for new Cape's Pond Park project

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

As a part of the 2020 Parks & Open Spaces Bond Package, Hays County is developing a plan for the future design of Cape’s Pond Park. This is the first open house for the development of the Plan and an opportunity for the public to provide input on potential park amenities and programmatic park elements. The open house will be an in-person format for participants to come and go as they please. Materials shared at the open house will be available online and a survey will be available for participants to provide their feedback.

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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation hosted the annual Stars of Texas Gala on May 2. Proceeds from the 2024 Gala will support CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos radiology department, supporting the purchase of a Trident™ Specimen Radiology System, integral 3D mammography equipment. The gala honored community philanthropists Bill and Linda Pennington (left) and featured entertainment by Straight Tequila Night, an original ‘90s country tribute band.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

Top right, Steve Lewis and Bob Honeycutt, who is the new president of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa - San Marcos. Bottom right, present at the event was Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse. Above middle, Dr. Sheri Boyd and Bryan Boyd waited in line to get their photos taken by the event photographer. Above, Dr. Amy Hernandez and her husband Justin Hernandez were present at the event.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

STARS OF TEXAS GALA

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

STARS OF TEXAS GALA

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Hays County Health Department to host annual Summer Health Fair

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

The Hays County Health Department invites residents to the second annual Summer Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at its location on 101 Thermon Drive. The fair will feature free health services, including free vaccinations for eligible individuals under the Texas Vaccines for Children and Adult Safety Net programs, vision screenings, STI/HIV screenings and more.

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Relative’s gifts choices are unwanted and annoying

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 77-yearold woman with a 27-yearold granddaughter who loves electronic gadgets and toys. She’s comfortable financially and often buys expensive gifts for me. While I appreciate her generosity and her desire to make my life “easier and more fun,” I simply am NOT INTERESTED in them.

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Motorcycle deaths are on the rise across Texas

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

When you see a motorcycle on the road, it’s not just a bike – it carries someone’s best friend, someone’s child, someone’s parent, someone’s spouse. Nearly 600 people riding motorcycles were killed in crashes in Texas last year, and more than 2,400 riders were seriously injured.

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Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

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Reagan Chomel throws the pitch in the Rattlers home playoff game against San Antonio Brandeis. San Marcos season came to an end last Friday.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Rattlers’ season ends against Brandeis

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

The Rattlers’ season came to a close Friday night.

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Pitcher Tori McCann delivers the pitch in the Bobcats last regular season game against Marshall.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Bobcats sweep Thundering Herd close out regular season

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

Texas State wrapped up the regular season with a three game sweep of the Marshall Thundering Herd, ending with a 5-0 shutout win.

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Two Minute Warning

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

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Annie Oakley needs a well-matched foster, adopter or rescue organization tag by May 9 or could be euthanized. Photo provided by San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.

Martian needs a well-matched foster, adopter or rescue organization tag by May 9 or could be euthanized. Photo provided by San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.

Jackson needs a well-matched foster, adopter or rescue organization tag by May 9 or could be euthanized. Photo provided by San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.