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Singers practice running through a scene of composer George Friedrich Handel’s oratorio “Messiah,” a popular choral Christmas tradition for many, that the San Marcos Performing Arts Association is amassing a choir to perform this December. The community choir practices weekly on Sundays at the First Lutheran Church. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

Creating community through choir

Sun, 11/11/2018 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Performing Arts Association (SMPAA) and the The San Marcos Artists’ Retention and Training Orchestra – or SMART Orchestra – are coming together to perform George Frideric Handel’s

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Poll: Most respondents agree with extension of opportunities for voting at Texas State

Sun, 11/04/2018 - 12:00am

The Record’s online poll from Oct. 26 through Nov. 2 asked readers whether the Hays County Commissioners Court made the right decision to open more polling locations. Texas State University

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Most poll respondents oppose building natural gas pipeline through Wimberley Valley

Sun, 10/28/2018 - 12:00am

The Record’s online poll from Oct. 12- 26 asked readers whether a natural gas pipeline through the Wimberley Valley would be beneficial. Pipeline company Kinder Morgan has planned a 42-inch

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Lost River Film Festival attendees Bri Lee, Kelly Stone and Chris Champion enjoy a screening during the Price Center Garden Party during the 2017 film festival. Photos by Christopher Paul Cardoza

Lost river Film Fest returns for second year

Sun, 10/28/2018 - 12:00am

Lost River Film Festival – San Marcos’ four-day gathering of independent cinema worship, that takes place downtown Nov. 1 through 4 – will be kicking off their diverse lineup of

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Pint-sized Wonder Woman Eva Robinson holds the rubber duck she chose at one of the party games at the Greater San Marcos Youth Council's annual Halloween Carnival last year. Daily Record file photo by Denise Cathey

Halloween in San Marcos

Fri, 10/26/2018 - 12:00am

Halloween is almost here and San Marcos businesses and organizations are rolling out the celebrations citywide.

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City council candidates speak out on key issues

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 12:00am

Eight candidates from three city council races discussed their stances on issues affecting the city in the recent forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Hays County.

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The choir of the First Baptist Church in 1918 stand with Reverend B. F. Parks on the porch of the church. Texas State University English Professor and President of the Calaboose African American Museum Dr. Elvin Holt will give a presentation about the African-American men and women that contributed to the musical legacy of the Dunbar neighborhood at “Making a Joyful Noise in the Dunbar Neighborhood: 1918-2018” on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the San Marcos Public Library. Photos courtesy of Dr. Elvin Holt

'Making A Joyful Noise'

Sun, 10/21/2018 - 12:00am

For more than 100 years, African Americans in the Dunbar neighborhood have nurtured a remarkable legacy of both sacred and secular music. The roots of this rich musical tradition can

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Luby’s surprises longtime patron with party for his 93rd birthday

Sun, 10/21/2018 - 12:00am

Employees of San Marcos Luby’s helped Alfred Haberer celebrate his 93rd birthday Friday by baking a cake for him and singing Happy Birthday. Caregiver Gwen Harrington helped arrange the surprise

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mayoral candidates John Thomaides and Jane Hughson

Hughson, Thomaides talk neighborhoods, Cape’s Dam

Sun, 10/21/2018 - 12:00am

Neighborhood plans and character studies were the first issues addressed by mayoral candidates John Thomaides (incumbent) and Jane Hughson Oct. 18 in a forum sponsored by the League of Women

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Poll: Most oppose PSA change

Sun, 10/14/2018 - 12:00am

The Record’s online poll from Sept. 28 - Oct. 12 asked readers whether they think the Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to deny an amendment that would allow preferred scenario