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Texas’ school ratings remain in limbo as the state and school districts fight over how strict the grading should be
Texas’ school ratings remain in limbo as the state and school districts fight over how strict the grading should be
About six years ago, the Kingsville Independent School District was only one of nine public school districts across the state to receive a failing grade under the state’s newly introduced A-F accountability system. 01/18/2024 05:00 AM
Boyfriend’s head exists happily within the cloud
Boyfriend’s head exists happily within the cloud
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of two years, “Rick,” is addicted to social media – mainly the women on there. I’m not on any of his social media, and it seems like he acts like he’s single there. If he’s not at work, he is at home, but always on his phone. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
RECORD COLD
RECORD COLD
Historic low temperatures across county 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Property tax statements out, overpayment will be refunded
Property tax statements out, overpayment will be refunded
The November Constitutional Amendment election led to changes in property taxes that had delayed tax statements for the year, but statements are now available online, paper copies have been mailed and are starting to arrive to homeowners. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Court proclaims Jan. International Crime Stoppers Month
Court proclaims Jan. International Crime Stoppers Month
Good old fashioned police work and forensics are a tried and true means of solving a crime. However, sometimes those tactics aren’t enough to do so. Law enforcement often needs help from the community to identify suspects and get to the heart of what really happened. Crime Stoppers is a way for people to provide tips without interacting with law enforcement. And if the tip is unique and leads to an arrest, it could also lead to a cash payment — giving all the more incentive to provide good information. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Hays County Health Department to open Immunizations Clinic
Hays County Health Department to open Immunizations Clinic
The Hays County Health Department opened its Immunization Clinic on Jan. 16, offering vaccinations to eligible individuals under the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Net (ASN) programs. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Old sweethearts’ meeting reopens a few old wounds
Old sweethearts’ meeting reopens a few old wounds
DEAR ABBY: After 35 years, I recently ran into my first love, “Cliff.” His sister lost her son, and I went to the wake. She and I were good friends growing up and stayed in touch occasionally through the years. Neither of us ever brought up her brother. 01/16/2024 12:00 AM
Council to hear new update on Comp Plan
Council to hear new update on Comp Plan
San Marcos City Council is set to receive an update from staff and the Comprehensive Plan Ad Hoc Council regarding the VisionSMTX++ plan, consider rezoning approximately 18 acres of land near I-35 and Centerpoint Road to Light Industrial and consider the approval of several contracts ranging from $118,654 to $537,510 at the regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. today. 01/16/2024 12:00 AM
STAY WARM
STAY WARM
Helping the displaced during the cold 01/16/2024 12:00 AM
Court will discuss court reporter salary increase
Court will discuss court reporter salary increase
The court is set to adopt a National Crime Stopper Month proclamation and a National Blood Donor Month proclamation, discuss and possibly take action to increase three County Court at Law court reporters' salaries, extend a concrete contract with price increases and authorize new plumbing for three juvenile detention cells at the regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. today. 01/16/2024 12:00 AM
Tables available at LBJ Museum Benefit Gala
Tables available at LBJ Museum Benefit Gala
The LBJ Museum of San Marcos is a two-story museum on the downtown square that celebrates the former president that used to call this city home, and it is supported by public donations. It will be hosting its annual benefit gala beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 20, and fittingly, it will be held at the LBJ Student Center Ballroom at Texas State University. The museum is currently looking to sell additional tables for the event. 01/16/2024 12:00 AM
City to rededicate Crossroads Memorial
City to rededicate Crossroads Memorial
The city of San Marcos will host a rededication of the LBJ MLK Crossroads Memorial to honor the ten-year anniversary of its unveiling on Monday, Jan. 15. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the intersection of MLK Drive and LBJ Drive. 01/14/2024 05:00 AM
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