As a public service, public health stories are free to Central Texans during the coronavirus crisis. Please support our local journalists by subscribing today. Call 512-392-2458.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra speaks during a Zoom press conference earlier this week, discussing vaccine distribution in Hays County. Screenshot from Hays County Zoom Meeting
Texas Republicans greeted the new Biden administration with a mix of calls for bipartisanship and vows to vehemently oppose Biden’s agenda. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune
Above, a construction crews work on the City of San Marcos' intersection safety and improvement project at the corner of Wonder World Drive and Hunter Road. Construction on project's fourth phase began Tuesday. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, as their children Ashley and Hunter watch.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, as their children Ashley and Hunter watch.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)
A diverse group of San Marcos citizens turned out for last year’s MLK Day parade and celebration. This year, the celebration and wreath-laying event will be shared virtually on the DHA Facebook page.
, ,
Right, 2020 events included a wreath-laying at the MLK memorial on the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and LBJ. Left, participants marched in a parade downtown. Photos submitted by Jonafa Banbury, Dunbar Heritage Association
The 31st annual Competition and Seminar for Crisis Negotiations at Texas State University continued Wednesday. Pictured, members of the Hays County Sheriff's Office and San Marcos Police Department participate in a mock hostage situation during the competition. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
To address graffiti discovered underneath the Cheatham Street bridge, Keep San Marcos Beautiful staff designed and painted the Kaleidoscope No. 19 mural. Above, the new mural underneath bridge next to the San Marcos River. Photo courtesy of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce. Below, Keep San Marcos Beautiful staff, volunteers and members of the San Marcos Mural Arts Program Committee paint the Kaleidoscope No. 19 mural. Photo courtesy of the City of San Marcos
The city entered into Stage 1 drought restrictions on Sept. 16. But the city announced Wednesday that it will return to year-round water conservation rules, which allows the use of sprinklers any day before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
SMA celebrates senior players on the soccer team prior to their Jan. 22 win at home. The group includes Enclesio Maquina, Andrew Longoria, Manuel Kagoya, Sean Feigl, Ebuka Onejeme, Patrick Blackstone, Brandon Rothenbuhler, Maussiri Almeida, Delani Osunsedo, and Evan Schawe, with Coach Corey Schade at far right. Photo by Marcus McDonald, submitted by Shelley Henry
Above, Mana's Restaurant's Juarez combination — one cheese enchilada, one beef enchilada, a bean chalupa and a beef crispy taco served with fresh flour tortillas. Below, beef enchiladas dinner which comes with two beef enchiladas, refried beans, Spanish rice and flour tortillas.Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
If and when you go looking for the killer of legislation to bring marijuana or casinos to the state of Texas in 2021, consider the evidence against Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.
Unlike most years, I decided to start 2021 with a few resolutions that I hope will make me a better husband, father and member of the dude denomination. I also realize that I’m likely to break these resolutions within the next few minutes. But at least I can say I’m flexible and open to change.