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EXPLORING NATURE: JOHN JAMES AUDUBON

One of the most revered names in birding would have to be John James Audubon. Today, there are numerous birding societies and a national magazine named in his honor. 01/16/2022 05:00 AM

Kevin Todd Veidt

Kevin Todd Veidt

Kevin Todd Veidt, 57, died on January 5, 2022, after battling Stage 4 colorectal and peritoneal cancers for six and a half years. The son of newspaper journalist Jerri W. Martin and radio journalist Bill Veidt, and grandson of speech professor and radio pioneer Dr. Forrest L. Whan, Kevin led a varied and colorful life, which included working as the youngest radio station operator licensed by the FCC at KCNY in San Marcos, Texas, at the tender age of 7, where he enjoyed creating music playlists for multiple genres, issuing commentary, weather updates and emergency broadcasts, and watching in-studio performances and interviews with local and national bands. He had a wonderful tenor voice and won many awards and accolades as a young man. After choosing to drop out of San Marcos High School to seek his GED, Kevin went on to obtain a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State). In his twenties, Kevin managed three movie venues for Noret Theaters, including the Showplace in San Marcos and the historic Brauntex in New Braunfels, where he enjoyed putting on a memorable show, such as creating a submarine with working lights and sounds for The Hunt for Red October and a cultural performance by local Native Americans for the premiere of Dances With Wolves. After the sale of those theaters, Kevin worked at Gary Job Corps Center, first as a Residential Advisor and later as a Counselor. He was a zealous advocate, proud of the progress made by all of his “kids,” and loved helping them achieve their goals. Kevin’s work as an employee ended in 2009, when he fractured his spine and entered a long rehabilitation, but his “career” as a progressive activist and social media rabble-rouser blossomed. His voice demanding change and accountability will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cynthia Veidt of Kyle, Texas; stepson, Scott Yarbrough of Austin, Texas; niece, Erin Rauch, her husband, Wes, and their children, Ethan and Natalie of Concord, NH; and sister-in-law, Julie Veidt of San Marcos, Texas, among others. He was predeceased by his brother, William (Bill) Forrest Veidt of San Marcos, Texas; father, William (Bill) Carl Veidt of Austin, Texas; and mother, Jerri Whan Martin, of San Marcos, Texas. Kevin’s wish was to be cremated; a memorial wake will be scheduled when pandemic conditions permit safer gatherings. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, Gilda’s Club/Cancer Support Community, or your local no-kill animal shelter. 01/16/2022 05:00 AM

Sylvia Ann Ferrer-Ledesma

Sylvia Ann Ferrer-Ledesma

Sylvia Ann Ferrer-Ledesma, age 67, resident of San Marcos, Texas was called home by our Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 6, 2022. 01/16/2022 05:00 AM

Marcos Reyes

Marcos Reyes, 85, of San Marcos, Texas, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Visitation will take place at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos on Monday, January 17 from 4 to 8 p.m., with a recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in San Marcos on Tuesday, January 18 at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 01/16/2022 05:00 AM

Pedro Sierra

Pastor Pedro “Pete” Isabel Sierra, 64, of San Marcos, Texas, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Services took place at Sinai Pentecostal Church in San Marcos on Tuesday, January 11. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 01/16/2022 05:00 AM

Juana “Janie” S. Mujica

Juana “Janie” S. Mujica

Juana “Janie” Silguero Mujica, 74, of San Marcos, Texas, died on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Services took place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Monday, January 10. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 01/16/2022 05:00 AM

Terry D. Covey

Terry D. Covey of San Marcos passed away on January 11, 2022, at the age of 64. He was born in Fentress, Texas to Tim and Betty Lou Covey. 01/16/2022 05:00 AM

Texas State closes out at home for 72-68 win over Louisiana

Texas State closes out at home for 72-68 win over Louisiana

01/15/2022 08:49 PM

Hays County reports 3 COVID-19 fatalities, 470 new cases Friday

Hays County reports 3 COVID-19 fatalities, 470 new cases Friday

01/15/2022 01:48 PM

San Marcos remains perfect at home after 40-point win over Austin Akins

San Marcos remains perfect at home after 40-point win over Austin Akins

01/15/2022 12:55 PM

How even small injuries can lead to bigger issues with running technique

How even small injuries can lead to bigger issues with running technique

01/15/2022 12:52 PM

Kennedy promoted as new San Marcos Volleyball head coach

Kennedy promoted as new San Marcos Volleyball head coach

01/14/2022 05:10 PM

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