The LBJ Museum of San Marcos held its annual benefit gala on Saturday inside the Grand Ballroom at the LBJ Student Center. Above, front row, left to right, Elly Del Prado Dietz; Linda Rodriguez, Vice President; Wayne Kraemer, President; Julian Castro, the gala’s guest speaker; Melissa Millecam; Ann Burnette, Secretary; and Kate Clayton. Back row, left to right, Mark Rockeymoore and Brian F. Ray, Treasurer. Photo courtesy of LBJ Museum. Below, Castro speaks to the crowd during Saturday’s gala. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo
After a hiatus, the "Loud Crowd" a dedicated student section for Texas State University's basketball games returned this season. Above, the loud crowd makes noise and waves balloons during Texas State's men's basketball game against Marshall on Jan. 19 inside Strahan Arena. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
The City of San Marcos hosted a community workshop at Love of Christ Church, 2377 Rattler Road, on Wednesday night where around 100 residents attended the event regarding the Second City Center Regional Area Plan. Above, residents provide feedback regarding the second city center plan during the workshop. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo
No. 9 San Marcos took sole possession of first place in District 27-6A with a 66-54 win over New Braunfels on Tuesday inside the “Snake Pit.” Above, senior guard Kaden Gumbs puts up a shot in traffic during the Rattlers win over the Unicorns. Below, sophomore guard Cash Good looks for space against New Braunfels. Good made the final basket Tuesday, which won the crowd in attendance free Raising Cane’s. Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo
A crowd gathered at the Hays County Public Safety Building on Sunday where those in attendence called for the release of body camera footage in the fatal shooting of Joshua Wright. Above, the crowd holds "Justice for Josh" signs. Below, attendees show off their signs, which call for the release of the body cam footage. Daily Record photos by Zoe Gottlieb
The LBJ Museum of San Marcos held its annual benefit gala on Saturday inside the Grand Ballroom at the LBJ Student Center. Above, front row, left to right, Elly Del Prado Dietz; Linda Rodriguez, Vice President; Wayne Kraemer, President; Julian Castro, the gala’s guest speaker; Melissa Millecam; Ann Burnette, Secretary; and Kate Clayton. Back row, left to right, Mark Rockeymoore and Brian F. Ray, Treasurer. Photo courtesy of LBJ Museum. Below, Castro speaks to the crowd during Saturday’s gala. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo
Julián Castro reflected upon President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s legacy and how San Marcos and Texas State University impacted Johnson’s life during
Much of Texas is forecast to see freezing temperatures and icy conditions through Thursday morning, resulting in road and school closures, flight delays and more. Credit: Lauren Witte/The Texas Tribune
I love to hunt. Not so much for deer and large animals anymore. Just birds. I am a wing shooter. Quail, pheasants, doves and ducks.
Texas State outlasted Southern Miss in a defensive slugfest. The Bobcats downed the Golden Eagles, 62-52, in overtime inside Strahan Arena on Saturday. Above, graduate senior guard Tianna Eaton looks to make a pass. Below, graduate senior Da’Nasia Hood gets ready to take a shot against Southern Miss. Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo
It was a thrilling defensive slugfest between two of the top teams in the Sun Belt Conference as Texas State defeated Southern Miss 62-52 in overti
Texas State dropped a tough road contest against Southern Miss on Saturday, 67-58. Above, Nigheal Ceaser rise up for a basket during the Bobcats’ win over Georgia Southern inside Strahan Arena on Thursday, Jan. 26. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
It was another tough loss for Texas State as the Bobcats fell on the road to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a 67-58 loss.
Texas State snapped a three-game losing streak as the Bobcats knocked off the Georgia Southern Eagles in a thrilling 70-67 win on Thursday. Above, junior guard Davion Coleman prepares to launch a 3-pointer during Thursday’s win over the Eagles. Below, senior forward Nighael Ceaser and Coleman celebrate. Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo
The San Marcos Art League kicks off 2023 with a brand-new exhibit in collaboration with the Cenikor Foundation’s Project AIM that will feature works surrounding the topics of substance use, addiction and recovery. The exhibit will be showing at the San Marcos Art Center on The Square from Feb. 2-28. The exhibition’s opening reception will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5-7 p.m.
The Animal Welfare Institute notes that the following are some things that ordinary citizens can do to help local wildlife.
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As the world’s population has increased, so, too, has the need to accommodate such growth. Areas that were wild as recently as 100 years ago may have long since been overrun by housing and urban development, leaving little space for local wildlife to call home.
Some birds, like jays, cover themselves in ants. Actual ants.
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San Marcos Daily Record Managing Editor Nick Castillo (pictured above) bids farewell to the newspaper after 6.5 years with the publication. The final paper he'll oversee will come out on Feb. 5. Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat
(THE CONVERSATION) A growing number of public schools and colleges in the U.S. are moving to ban Tik-Tok – the popular Chinese-owned social media app that allows users to share short videos.
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View of the Tropic of Capricorn, acrylic paint on canvas, by Bill Hutson, is currently on display at the Calaboose Museum.
Everett Romano, a.k.a Heavy Mellow, in his element, working in the studio with fellow musician YNGJSH, who produces music for Ariana Grande. Photo by Takeshi Kudo
Above, John and Allison Hardy sit with their son Turner, and Ella, Maya and Joanna during an adoption ceremony where the Hardy's adopted the three girls. Below, the Hardys watches a judge during an adoption ceremony at the family's home on Friday. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter
Diego, a South American Tortoise, went missing from his owner Daniel Guerrero — former San Marcos Mayor. Diego and Guerrero were recently reunited after a month-long search. Above, the duo pose together for a photo. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Above, the local nonprofit, grassroots organization Mano Amiga, along with HOME Center and San Marcos Public Library staff hosted a press conference Thursday to discuss enhanced IDs. Daily Record photo by Alyssa Gonzales
Graduate safety Troy Lefeged Jr. (No. 4) gets to Troy quarterback Gunnar Watson during Texas State's game against the Trojans on Oct. 16 inside Bobcat Stadium. Lefeged is second on the team so far this year with 46 tackles. Photo by Gerald Castillo
Two Hays County Barbecue joints were honored by Texas Monthly has top spots in the state — Hays Co. Bar-B-Que in San Marcos and Creekside Cookers in Wimberley. Above, Hays Co. Bar-B-Que Owner Michael Hernandez poses next to three issues of Texas Monthly, each naming his restaurant in the Top 50 barbecue spots.. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
On Oct. 11, the Indigenous Cultures Institute will hold a press conference to announce plans to build the center and host a prayer rally at the steps of the Hays County Historic Courthouse at 6 p.m. Above, people gather for a blessing during the 2019 Sacred Springs Powwow. Photos submitted by Indigenous Cultures Institute