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Above, Pamela Watts speaks at a press conference where she asked for a new grand jury in the case of San Marcos Police Department Sgt. Ryan Hartman who killed Jennifer Miller — Watts' life partner — when he crashed into their car on June 10, 2020 in Lockhart. The original grand jury no-billed Hartman's case. Below, Watts holds a sign at the Caldwell County Justice Center that made it read "injustice center." Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

‘I’m asking for the justice system to work’: Calls for new grand jury in fatal crash case renewed

Tue, 12/14/2021 - 7:22pm

LOCKHART — In front of the Caldwell County Justice Center, Pamela Watts renewed calls for a new grand jury proceeding in a case involving the death of Jennifer Miller.

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2 Hays County Residents Die Of COVID-19; 179 New Cases Reported In Weekly Report

Mon, 12/13/2021 - 7:22pm

Two Hays County residents recently died of COVID-19, marking the 409th and 410th coronavirus-related fatalities.

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Over 41,500 San Marcos residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Mon, 12/13/2021 - 6:38pm

More than 41,500 San Marcans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Texas Department of Health Services.

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San Marcos High School's Diamond Line and Dazzlers dance team performed at the Dallas Holiday Parade on Dec. 4. Photos courtesy of San Marcos CISD

SMHS dancers dazzle at Dallas Holiday Parade

Sun, 12/12/2021 - 5:00am

San Marcos High School’s Diamond Line and Dazzlers spent last weekend in Dallas, performing at the Dallas Holiday Parade.

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TXST professor, medical expert discusses Omicron variant, vaccines

Sun, 12/12/2021 - 5:00am

Dr. Rodney Rohde believes those who’ve been fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 will be mostly protected from the Omicron COVID-19 variant. But Rohde, a professor and chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Texas State University, said data regarding Omicron is ongoing and rapidly changing.

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The Greater San Marcos Partnership hosted the 2021 Texas Innovation Corridor Economic Outlook on Thursday at Embassy Suites/San Marcos Conference Center. Above, a panel moderated by Alan Adelman, senior fund manager and senior research analyst for Frost Bank, and consisting of Thomas Bergeron, senior fund manager and senior research analyst for Frost Bank; Jonathan Waite, senior research analyst for Frost Bank; and Belinda Román, a professor of economics at St. Mary’s University and lead economist for Román Economics. Below, GSMP President Jason Giulietti speaks to the crowd. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Greater San Marcos Partnership hosts discussion on region’s economic forecast

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 7:36pm

Greater San Marcos Partnership President Jason Giulietti told a crowd gathered for the 2021 Texas Innovation Corridor Economic Outlook that the Hays and Caldwell County region is seeing success at

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Burleson to kickoff candidacy for county judge with toy drive, voter registration event

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 7:19pm

Brandon Burleson recently announced his candidacy for Hays County Judge.

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Above, a Mochinut Korean rice flour hot dog. This Korean delicacy was a hot dog coated in rice flour batter stuffed with mozzarella and hot dog coated with sugar. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Mochinut

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 7:07pm

Sometimes there are food combinations that in your mind just shouldn’t work. But then they do and your taste buds welcome a new delicious flavor.

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Flight training technology company to expand to Kyle

Wed, 12/08/2021 - 7:24pm

A leading flight training technology company will expand into Kyle, the Greater San Marcos Partnership announced Tuesday.

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Michael Brandon Torres, 25 (left); Lukas Javier Perez, 17 (right)

San Marcos police arrest 2 for murder of 19-year-old

Wed, 12/08/2021 - 3:10pm

San Marcos police arrested two in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old at The Cottages at San Marcos apartments.

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