Managing Editor

Above, El Taco Feliz 2's carne guisada plate, which came with tender beef served in gravy with rice, refried beans, a salad and tortillas. Below, El Taco Feliz 2's enchilada plate — two enchiladas filled with beef and cheese served with rice, refried beans, a small salad and tortillas. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: El Taco Feliz 2

Thu, 10/28/2021 - 6:26pm

Looking for a hidden gem in San Marcos? El Taco Feliz 2 may just be the restaurant you’re searching for.

Read more about Foodie Friday: El Taco Feliz 2

A dedication ceremony was held Friday for the Downtown Outdoor Gallery where eight murals have been installed on an abandoned building at the corner of East MLK Drive and North LBJ Drive. Above, from left to right, artists Darin Wood, Sydney Bonnin, Christopher Al Rodriguez, Rene Perez, Furly Travis, Hannah Purvis and Lisa McPike Smith (not pictured artist David Rey Perez) pose for a photo following Friday's ceremony. Below, Rene Perez speaks about his mural and the work done with the city's Mural Arts Program. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

COLORFUL CREATIONS: San Marcos welcomes new art installation during dedication ceremony

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 7:32pm

Eight new murals were recently mounted on a black backdrop as part of a new art installation lining the walls of an abandoned building near the corner of North LBJ Drive and East MLK Drive.

Read more about COLORFUL CREATIONS: San Marcos welcomes new art installation during dedication ceremony

Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner

Over 39,500 San Marcos residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 6:47pm

More than 39,500 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Read more about Over 39,500 San Marcos residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

A vigil was held Sunday evening in Martindale to remember Adil Dghoughi who was killed in a shooting. Above, Mehdi Cherkaoui, an attorney representing Dghoughi's family, speaks to the crowd. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

'We will find justice for Adil': Family, friends hold vigil to remember life of man killed in Martindale shooting

Mon, 10/25/2021 - 7:10pm

Adil Dghoughi’s friends and family describe him as a man who loved his family dearly.

Read more about 'We will find justice for Adil': Family, friends hold vigil to remember life of man killed in Martindale shooting

Daily Record infographics by Colton Ashabranner

4 San Marcans die of COVID-19; County reports 105 new cases Monday

Mon, 10/25/2021 - 6:59pm

Four San Marcos residents recently died of COVID-19, the Hays County Local Health Department reported during its weekly report.

Read more about 4 San Marcans die of COVID-19; County reports 105 new cases Monday

Above, winners by grade level: Kindergartner Khia Johnson; first grader Zamorah Miranda; second grader Hunter Henson; third grader Vivian Laing-Urrea; fourth grader Kara El-Castillo; fifth grader Jozilyn Widman; and teacher Mallory Draper. Grand champions were Cye’Mone Chapman and Teslee/Justin Lizotte (not pictured). Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

PUMPKIN PARTY: Travis Elementary celebrates pumpkin-decorating contest winners

Mon, 10/25/2021 - 6:47pm

Travis Elementary School students recently had the opportunity to showcase their creativity during their annual storybook pumpkin decorating contest.

Read more about PUMPKIN PARTY: Travis Elementary celebrates pumpkin-decorating contest winners

An artist's rendering of the potential new San Marcos Consolidated ISD central administration building at the ACC Goodnight Center. Screenshot from SMCISD YouTube