Walt Smith
Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith had an outstanding DWI charge dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
Above, Texas State University students register to vote ahead of the Nov. 8 election where San Marcos voters will consider the elimination of low-level marijuana possession enforcement. Photos courtesy of Mano Amiga
Proponents of San Marcos’ Proposition A, which would eliminate marijuana possession enforcement of up to 4 ounces, are making an effort to register Texas State University students ahead of the November election. Elle Cross, Mano Amiga’s Right to Justice coordinator, said the local nonprofit and its student chapter have registered 400 students to vote since the beginning of the fall semester, and a total of 900 students since May, ahead of the Prop A vote.
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The annual Mermaid Promenade took place Saturday as a part of the sixth annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest. The parade traversed the streets of San Marcos Saturday morning.
The sixth annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Festival is set for Saturday. The Mermaid Promenade will begin at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. followed by the Downtown Street Fair from noon to 7 p.m. Above, Mermaid Society SMTX's float traverses through San Marcos during the 2021 promenade. Daily Record file photo by Gerald Castillo
With the 2022 Mermaid Capital of Texas Festival set for Saturday, Mermaid Society SMTX unveiled the Royal Court on Wednesday.
For Blake, Kristin and Halea Williams, the goal behind opening their new cafe, The Groove, is to provide the community with more nutritious options.
The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees approved a plan to reimburse employees who are seeking an advanced degree or participate in an advanced opportunity program. Daily Record file photo
San Marcos CISD employees seeking an advanced degree or to participate in an advanced opportunity program will be able to have a portion of their tuition reimbursed.
The Hays County Commissioners Court recognized members of the Hays County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission during Tuesday’s meeting. Pictured above from left to right: Commissioner Mark Jones; Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe; Alexanra Thompson, Hays County Natural Resources Coordinator; Judge Ruben Becerra; POSAC Members Kathryn Nichols and Laura DuPont; Commissioner Lon Shell, and Commissioner Walt Smith. Photos courtesy of Hays County
The Hays County Commissioners Court recognized members of the Hays County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission during Tuesday’s meeting.
The San Marcos Consolidated ISD reactivated its Citizen Advisory Committee during Monday’s regular meeting. Screenshot via SMCISD YouTube
The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees voted to reactivate its citizens advisory committee on redistricting to reexamine the configuration of the board.
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The San Marcos City Council will hold a public hearing on the fiscal year 2022-23 budget and the 2022 tax rate.
Above, a map depicts where the State Highway 45 Southwest connector would go. Hays County received a rebuke from Travis County for its plan to complete the roadway. Map courtesy of Hays County
Hays County’s decision to move forward with plans to complete the final section of State Highway 45 Southwest has been met with disapproval by the Travis County Commissioners Court.
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