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Road construction and drainage improvements for the La Cima subdivision Phase 1 Roadway Improvements to Centerpoint Road and Central Park Loop have been completed and are now open. Daily Record photo by Denise Cathey

The road to La Cima opens

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the road construction and drainage improvements for the La Cima development's Phase 1 roadway improvements to Centerpoint Ro

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Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2018 Angel Arredondo – pictured left in front of the State Capitol – recently returned from the 47th annual Ms. Wheelchair America National Competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Angel Arredondo

Ms Wheelchair Texas returns home with accolades

Sun, 08/26/2018 - 12:00am

Ms Wheelchair Texas 2018 Angel Arredondo left San Marcos on July 31 to compete in the 47th annual Ms. Wheelchair America National Competition held in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the

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Texas ranks lowest in nation on insured adults & children

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 12:00am

The personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2018’s best and worst states for health care and Texas doesn't fare well in the area of insured children and adults.

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Free diabetes education class

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 12:00am

The Hays County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is offering a free two-day diabetic education class series.

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Graphic by Colton Ashabranner

Poll respondents favor ‘no kill’

Sun, 08/19/2018 - 12:00am

The Record’s online poll from Aug. 10-17 asked readers whether they think the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter should move toward “no kill.” In recent months, there has been a

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Taking it to the Thursday streets

Sun, 08/19/2018 - 12:00am

The Third Thursday Walkabout in downtown San Marcos featured some attractions that slither. The group “Homies With Scales” brought a variety of reptiles.

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Austin Samba performers lead the way down the parade route in their elaborate costumes in the 2017 Mermaid Promenade. Daily Record archive photos by Colton Ashabranner

Third Annual Mermaid Promenade

Sun, 08/19/2018 - 12:00am

The Mermaid Society SMTX will be putting their tails to the pavement on Saturday, Sept. 22 for the 3rd Annual Mermaid Promenade. Plans are already being made and floats are

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Photo courtesy of the city of San Marcos

VeoRide dockless bikes coming to downtown

Thu, 08/16/2018 - 12:00am

The San Marcos City Council approved a contract with VeoRide for implementing a dockless bike share system as a part of a collaborative partnership between the city and Texas State University durin

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Daily Record graphic by Colton Ashabranner

Poll: Respondents tilt slightly against current plan to develop Lindsey Hill

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 12:00am

The Record’s online poll from July 27- Aug. 10 asked readers whether they think the Lindsey Hill development will be a beneficial development. Passions flared during a neighborhood presentation meeting

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Stores like JCPenney are offering additional savings on items during the state's sales tax holiday. All Junior's and Kid's Arizona denim will be on sale over the weekend, in addition to discounted kids haircuts at JCPenney salons. Photo courtesy of JCPenney

Back-to-school shopping this tax-free weekend

Thu, 08/09/2018 - 12:00am

San Marcos CISD starts back to school on Aug. 27 and students and families are ramping up for the school year by purchasing clothes, shoes and supplies for the academic year.