‘Mermaid Capital’ designation now closer

San Marcos is a step closer to being the official Mermaid Capital of Texas.

At its meeting Tuesday night, the San Marcos City Council held a discussion on seeking designation from the State Legislature as “Mermaid Capital of Texas” and the resolutions that would be necessary to make that possible.

“This was brought to our attention several years ago,” Mayor Jane Hughson said, “but at that point the mermaid statues were not out yet, the parade was still new.”