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Loud & Proud Pride Fest set for Sept. 9 on the Square

Loud & Proud Pride Fest will take place this year in three downtown San Marcos venues, including The Marc, The Porch and the vendors market at Sean Patrick’s Irish Pub.
Photos submitted by Manda Miller

Loud & Proud Pride Fest set for Sept. 9 on the Square

The alias Moore Kismet is a representation of 18-year-old musician Omar Davis.

Loud & Proud Pride Fest set for Sept. 9 on the Square

Going on to its third consecutive year, Loud & Proud Pride Fest is an independently- owned festival that takes place in the heart of San Marcos during the city’s pride celebration. This year, the festival will take place starting on Sept. 9 and will feature LGBTQ+ live bands, drag performers and DJ/Producers from all over Texas. Also for the first year, Loud & Proud Pride Fest will bring in nationally known acts, including Moore Kismet.

Local organizations donate to Hays Cares ‘Shoes of Hope’

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Local organizations donate to Hays Cares ‘Shoes of Hope’

For seven years, Pastor James Jacobs has led the charge in donating shoes for the children of Hays County prior to the start of the new school year. This year’s event featured a donation of shoes and coloring books for school children, fellowship with city leaders and sausage wraps with chips. Thanks to the donations, these students will be starting the school year with new shoes.

RSVP pairs seniors, students to give the gift of reading

The Retired Seniors Volunteer Program matches retired individuals with kindergarten through third grade readers to instill lifelong gains in literacy as well as a love for reading.
Photos submitted by Barbara Weyland

RSVP pairs seniors, students to give the gift of reading

On an average day, a trip to Kyle from San Marcos might take thirty minutes. In a half an hour, a parent can make a quick evening meal or a family can watch one episode of their favorite TV show. In the grand scheme of things, thirty minutes might seem inconsequential, but in certain regards, it can make all the difference in the world.

Finding the balance between insignificance and infinity
Finding the balance between insignificance and infinity

Finding the balance between insignificance and infinity

Dear Readers, In my previous column, I roared about the characteristics of being a Leo and the traits that define our wonderfulness as we celebrate our birthday month. I'm still going strong with revelry. But this week, as I turned another year older and the Perseid Meteor Shower sent shooting stars across the night sky, I found myself feeling rather juxtaposed — pondering the significance of what really matters and what simply does not.

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The 2nd Annual Variety Show will benefit the Price Center. Auditions start on August 30.
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Auditions set for Variety Show benefiting the Price Center

Organizers of the 2nd Annual Variety Show benefiting the Price Center, which is slated to take place on Thurs, Sept. 21 from 6-9 p.m., have set two separate dates for individual performers and acts to audition. The first of the two sessions is set for Wed., Aug. 30 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The second audition will be held Sat., Sept. 2 from 10 am. – noon. The auditions are open to anyone wanting to display their talents. Each act will be given 10 -20 minutes for their audition and the finished act needs to fit within a 7–9-minute window. Interested parties are asked to email Anna Broome at smtxyoga@gmail.com .

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