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National Weather Service issues heat advisory with 100-degree temperatures in the forecast

Mon, 06/06/2022 - 10:44am

San Marcos and much of south Central Texas will be under a heat advisory Monday, beginning at 1 p.m. and lasting through 8 p.m.

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A gas station in San Marcos advertises gas for $4.49 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Gas prices in San Marcos rise to new record, again

Sun, 06/05/2022 - 5:00am

Gas prices once again rose to new highs, according to AAA Texas.

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Survey results find reasons behind vaccine hesitancy among Hispanics

Sun, 06/05/2022 - 5:00am

A survey conducted by Texas State University professors found that COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among young Hispanics was mainly caused by doubts regarding the vaccine’s effectiveness.

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Hays County records 343 new COVID-19 cases in weekly report

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 7:15pm

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded 343 COVID-19 cases during its weekly report as the positivity rate rose to nearly 17%.

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More than 11,000 signatures were gathered for a marijuana decriminalization ballot initiative. Above, signatures are turned into the San Marcos City Clerk's office on Wednesday. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Marijuana decriminalization ballot initiative turned into city clerk’s office

Wed, 06/01/2022 - 8:29pm

More than 11,000 signatures from registered voters in San Marcos were gathered to place a measure on the November ballot to decriminalize marijuana.

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Nearly 44,600 San Marcans fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Tue, 05/31/2022 - 7:35pm

Nearly 44,600 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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Commissioners OK agreement with SMCISD for vaccine van

Mon, 05/30/2022 - 5:31pm

San Marcos Consolidated ISD and Hays County children and families who are uninsured or underinsured will soon be able to receive vaccinations through a partnership between the county and school dis

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Above, U.S. military veterans pose for a photo following Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at the Hays County Veterans Memorial. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

'A day of remembrance': Memorial Day ceremony takes place at Hays County Veterans Memorial

Mon, 05/30/2022 - 4:56pm

San Marcos and Hays County residents honored those who died while serving in the United States military during the annual Memorial Day ceremony.

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San Marcos High School celebrated graduation Friday inside Strahan Arena at Texas State University on Friday. Above, valedictorian Jeremy Laue speaks at the ceremony. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter