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League of Women Voters of Hays County elects first Black, Latina leaders
League of Women Voters of Hays County elects first Black, Latina leaders
The League of Women Voters of Hays County held its annual meeting virtually on May 13, where it elected new board members, including the first Black and Latina officers. 06/20/2021 05:00 AM
San Marcos CISD board to hold public hearings on proposed tax rate, budget for 2021-22
San Marcos CISD board to hold public hearings on proposed tax rate, budget for 2021-22
Two public hearings will be held during Monday’s San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees meeting. 06/20/2021 05:00 AM
Sweet time had at Garland Warren, Nelvia L. Burleson Memorial Cake Auction
Sweet time had at Garland Warren, Nelvia L. Burleson Memorial Cake Auction
Community members came out to celebrate Juneteenth and raise funds for scholarships at the Garland Warren, Nelvia L. Burleson Memorial Cake Auction on Friday. The event helped raise funds to benefit Juneteenth Committee of San Marcos scholarship recipients. The Juneteenth Committee has sponsored scholarships for area high school graduates for the past 42 years. The cake auction is named after Garland and Nelvia who helped organizer Rose Brooks start the cake walk 42 years ago. This year's event also celebrated the lives of Ollie Giles and Harvey Miller who both made many contributions to the community. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter 06/20/2021 05:00 AM
Kyle City Council approves budgetary increases for city development costs
Kyle City Council approves budgetary increases for city development costs
With a goal to improve and further Kyle’s development, Kyle City Council approved increased budget amendments for fiscal year 2020-2021 by a total of $8,375,000. 06/20/2021 05:00 AM
WALKING IN UNITY
WALKING IN UNITY
Saturday's Juneteenth Celebration in San Marcos began with a unity walk starting at the MLK LBJ Crossroads Memorial and ending at Dunbar Park. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The day is celebrated on June 19, marking the day Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to enforce the emancipation of Texas' slaves on June 19, 1865. Celebrations and events took place throughout San Marcos on Saturday. Above, members of the Juneteenth Foundation walk with their banner during the unity walk. Below left, Pastor Derrick Benn speaks to the crowd Saturday morning. Below right, a group of bikers joined the unity walk, celebrating Juneteenth. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo 06/20/2021 05:00 AM
Commissioners move forward with redistricting advisory commission
Commissioners move forward with redistricting advisory commission
The Hays County Commissioners Court voted to move forward with the creation of the Citizens Advisory Commission on Redistricting (CACR). 06/20/2021 05:00 AM
Public library dedication in the books
Public library dedication in the books
A large gathering of residents and dignitaries met inside the San Marcos Public Library on Friday to celebrate the library’s completed renovation and expansion project. 06/20/2021 05:00 AM
Governor vetoes funding for Texas Legislature, staff as punishment for Democrats’ walkout on elections bill
Governor vetoes funding for Texas Legislature, staff as punishment for Democrats’ walkout on elections bill
Gov. Greg Abbott followed through Friday on a threat to veto a section of the state budget that funds the Texas Legislature, its staffers and legislative agencies. 06/20/2021 05:00 AM
Buda woman dies of COVID-19; County records 17 new cases Friday
Buda woman dies of COVID-19; County records 17 new cases Friday
06/18/2021 04:41 PM
EXPLAINER: The story of Juneteenth, the new federal holiday
EXPLAINER: The story of Juneteenth, the new federal holiday
06/18/2021 09:04 AM
Residents invited to San Marcos Public Library dedication ceremony
Residents invited to San Marcos Public Library dedication ceremony
06/17/2021 06:53 PM
Governor signs permitless carry bill into law
Governor signs permitless carry bill into law
06/17/2021 06:51 PM
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