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More than a dozen volunteers underwent training on a recent Sunday to become certified water quality monitors. Above, Rachel Sanborn, volunteer coordinator for the San Marcos River Rangers, hurls a bucket over the river to demonstrate getting a good sample for testing. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

River Rangers riding herd on the San Marcos

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 12:00am

When a cold snap killed an unknown number of invasive catfish last month, Rachel Sanborn was among the first to know.

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The San Marcos Luby’s location’s last day in business was Wednesday, surprising many regulars who showed up for lunch Thursday. Daily Record calls to corporate headquarters regarding the reason for the closure had not been answered by press time. Daily Record photo by Anita Miller

No more Luanne Platters

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 12:00am

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O’Rourke team begins national staffing talks amid 2020 buzz

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 12:00am

AUSTIN (AP) — Beto O’Rourke’s advisers have begun speaking to Democratic political strategists about positions in a national campaign as the former Texas congressman promises to announce a decision

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Parade float preparations underway

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 12:00am

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Texas-born L.A. filmmaker Andrew Pedone in town for special screening of his new film

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 12:00am

Tomorrow — “Texas Independence Day,” some might say — L.A.

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Interactive maps of subdivisions, developments coming online

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 12:00am

Hays County residents will soon be able to look up subdivision maps and developments online by way of an interactive map powered by Esri technology.

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Traffic fatality on Staples Road

Thu, 02/28/2019 - 2:41pm

On Thursday, Feb. 28 at approximately 2:22 a.m., San Marcos Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched to a fatal traffic collision in the 300 block of Staples Road.

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The San Marcos Main Street Program recently named Tantra Coffeehouse the February Downtown Business of the Month. From left are Main Street Interim Manager Josie Falletta, Business Owner Adam Lilley, Main Street Organization Chair Linda Coker and Main Street Administrative Assistant Michael Royal. Photo courtesy of the city of San Marcos

Tantra named Downtown Business of the Month

Thu, 02/28/2019 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Main Street Program has named Tantra Coffeehouse February’s Downtown Business of the Month for their investment in the downtown community, curb appeal and unique customer experience.