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Community members gathered Tuesday at the Hays County Historic Courthouse to celebrate the Hays County Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Above, Santa Claus, an elf and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, and his wife Monica Becerra wave to the crowd on Tuesday. Below, Ruben Becerra, Precinct 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe, Precinct 2 Commissioner-elect Dr. Michelle Cohen, Anita Collins, Office of the County Judge Executive Assistant, and the Grinch celebrate after the lights on the courthouse were turned on during Tuesday's event. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

The Salvation Army San Marcos and Hays County blessed the bells for its annual Red Kettle Campaign on Tuesday. Above, attendees at the Salvation Army San Marcos Service Center smile during a group photo following the annual event. Below, Brother Jim Lanning blesses the bells and speaks to the crowd gathered on Tuesday. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Drivers in Texas will notice an increase in Texas Highway Patrol Trooper enforcement between Wednesday and Sunday, with an emphasis on looking for people not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated and speeding, among other traffic violations. Photo from Metro Creative

San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson and councilmembers Matthew Mendoza and Saul Gonzales were sworn into office. Above, Mendoza is sworn into office. Photo courtesy of City of San Marcos.