Schools across San Marcos have announced closures for Wednesday as the ongoing winter weather threat continues.
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Schools across San Marcos have announced closures for Wednesday as the ongoing winter weather threat continues.
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
Texas-based country artist Bri Bagwell will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Enchanted Ranch, 1300 Scull Road in San Marcos. Photo by Haley Hays
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
A dayslong winter storm warning in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11,
Above, Tim, Jim and Travis pose for a photo during a bird hunt. Travis holds his old model 12 Winchseter pump. Photo from Jim Darnell
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
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.
Some birds, like jays, cover themselves in ants. Actual ants.
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Today, let us consider five interesting facts about birds.
Graphic from Metro Creative
Q.February is Black History Month. What are some examples of racism in historic educational literature? Also, why do we have Black History Month? A. Black History Month in the United States is a time of remembrance and celebration honoring the contributions and history of African Americans throughout the United States. It is particularly important because so much African American history has been diminished, obscured, ignored and outright dismissed by historians and, unfortunately, the public school system. As a collector of late 19thand early-20th century juvenile history and geography textbooks, I see this firsthand.* Many of the books in my collection often only mention African Americans in terms of their skin color and “characteristics” of their race. School books at this time focused on “levels of civilization.” People were “classified” in a pseudo-scientific way as “red, black, yellow and white.” For example, In the book titled, “The Elementary Geography Book” published as part of the Indiana Educational Series from the Indiana School Book Co., 1889, the levels of “civilization” and “Races of Men” are discussed in detail (p.20). Public schools throughout the country used this book to teach children not only geography, but overt racism. At one point the book blatantly says, “The white race is called the Caucasian. It is the ruling race of the world.” (p.20) The writing exercise in this chapter of the book asked the children to:
The Furly Birds by San Marcos artist Furly Travis are currently featured on Downtown SMTX banners throughout The Square.
Photos by Celeste Cook
Local painter gets banner treatment downtown
Art subbmitted by the San Marcos Art League
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.
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
“Welcome to San Marcos,” Rattler baseball coach Bryan Webb would blurt out in the dugout during my first year on the San Marcos High School sports
(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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