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In this Feb. 14, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (24) hugs his daughter Gianna on the court in warm-ups before first half NBA All-Star Game basketball action in Toronto. Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and several others are dead after their helicopter went down in Southern California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)

Commentary: Kobe Bryant's loss hurts, for everyone

Mon, 01/27/2020 - 4:30pm

Kobe Bryant used to torture me.

And if you’re reading this, he probably tortured you too.

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Donte Williams, 24 and Timothy Thompson, 22.

Two arrested after weekend car chase

Mon, 01/27/2020 - 3:00pm

The San Marcos and New Braunfels Police Departments have charged two men after they stole two vehicles and attempted to evade officers.

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Firefighters quench Friday house fire

Sun, 01/26/2020 - 12:00am

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Hays County to consider joining lawsuit against pipeline

Sun, 01/26/2020 - 12:00am

Hays County is considering joining a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Kinder Morgan for violation of the Endangered Species Act in

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SMCISD Board approves contract for renovation project

Sun, 01/26/2020 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees approved a contract for its DeZavala Elementary School renovation and addition project during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The board voted 6-1 to approve

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City to examine non-discrimination policy

Sun, 01/26/2020 - 12:00am

The City of San Marcos is looking into possible changes it can make to its non-discrimination policy, regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. The San Marcos City Council unanimously asked

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Above, Robb Burley, head auctioneer of Burley Auction Gallery, will lead an auction at Centerpoint Station on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Auction of a lifetime

Fri, 01/24/2020 - 12:00am

Centerpoint Station’s doors will open one more time Saturday.

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City tables Martindale ETJ agreement

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:00am

An extra-territorial jurisdiction agreement with Martindale was tabled during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

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The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a study to examine how to make State Highway 21 easier and safer to travel on. The study will be funded through Hays County's 2016 road bond. Photo courtesy Gap Strategies

Commissioners approve study to make State Highway 21 safer

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:00am

A study will look at how to make State Highway 21 easier and safer to travel.

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The City of San Marcos will host a meet and greet with the new Director of Public Safety Chase Stapp and new Assistant City Managers Stephanie Reyes and Joe Pantialion today.

City Management Meet & Greet set for tonight

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:00am

The City of San Marcos will host a meet and greet tonight at the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel and Conference Center for the public to meet its new executive staff.