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The City of San Marcos recently participated in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring Program. Above, the entrance sign to the city's Wastewater Treatment Facility Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

City participates in COVID-19 wastewater testing

Sun, 09/19/2021 - 5:00am

For a 10-week period during the summer, the City of San Marcos participated in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring Program.

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SMCISD board to consider architectural services for district administrative office project

Sun, 09/19/2021 - 5:00am

The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving architectural services for a central office during its regular meeting Monday.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

Commentary: Texas State owns up to ‘embarrassing’ loss to Incarnate Word

Sun, 09/19/2021 - 12:20am

There were few words uttered in Texas State’s locker room Saturday night.

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2 Hays County men die of COVID-19, 80 new cases reported Friday

Fri, 09/17/2021 - 6:06pm

Two Hays County men recently died of COVID-19, marking the 346th and 347th coronavirus-related fatalities.

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20-year-old killed in sleep, SMPD investigating shooting at apartment complex

Fri, 09/17/2021 - 4:21pm

A 20-year-old was killed in his sleep at a San Marcos apartment after investigators determined that it’s likely he was shot by a negligently discharged firearm from another apartment unit.

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Above, El Golfo de Mexico's shrimp enchiladas — three enchiladas served with a heaping portion of shrimp inside red tortillas. The enchiladas came served with refried beans, rice and a side salad. Below, fried fish plate, which came with three pieces of fried fish, French fries, Texas toast and a salad. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: El Golfo de Mexico

Thu, 09/16/2021 - 7:12pm

Just off Interstate 35 sits a quaint yet vibrantly colored Mexican restaurant specializing in seafood.

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Hays County records 152 new COVID-19 cases, 118 recoveries Thursday

Thu, 09/16/2021 - 7:02pm

The Hays County Local Health Department reported 152 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, 118 recoveries, three hospital discharges and two hospitalizations on Thursday.

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5 Hays County residents die of COVID-19, 152 new cases reported Wednesday

Wed, 09/15/2021 - 7:01pm

Five Hays County residents recently died of COVID-19, the Hays County Local Health Department reported Wednesday.

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The Hays County Veterans Service Office and the Hays County Veterans Treatment Court received grant funding from the Texas Veterans Commission during a ceremony on Wednesday. Above, Texas Veterans Commission Chairwoman Laura Koerner presents Hays County Veterans Treatment Court Judge Chris Johnson and County Judge Ruben Becerra with a check for $300K. Below, Koerner gives Hope4 Hays Case Manager Cheryl Robinson and Hays County Veteran Services Officer Jude Prather a check for $100K. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Helping Veterans: 2 Hays County programs granted funding from Texas Veterans Commission

Wed, 09/15/2021 - 6:19pm

Two Hays County veterans programs were presented with grant funding from the Texas Veterans Commission on Wednesday.

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Nearly 37,000 San Marcos residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Wed, 09/15/2021 - 6:15pm

Nearly 37,000 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.