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Gary Job Corps Center cadets Agustin Diaz Espinoza and Alfonso S. Martinez stand with their hands behind their backs as Security and Corrections Rangemaster Preston Smith and CTT Security Instructor Captain Sean Schultz score their shooting accuracy during the Level IV firearm training at the ALERRT Center at Texas State University’s firing range. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

Gary security cadets visit ALERRT Center

Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

On a windy Friday morning last week, Gary Job Corps Center security cadets Alfonso S.

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Rumors on social media caused many students to miss school

Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

Social media posts about a threat against San Marcos High School led 1,100 students to stay home from school Monday — and district officials said the threat was unfounded.

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House Bill could lessen penalties for small amounts of cannabis

Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

With less than a month left for the 86th Texas Legislature to get things done, some proposed bills regarding cannabis are languishing in committees and at least one has been quashed by Senate leade

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Neil Ward and his daughter Palmer take shelter during a sudden downpour Tuesday morning that interrupted their fun together at the Children's Park Playscape. Daily Record photo by Denise Cathey

Rain doesn’t stop fun at Children’s Park

Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

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City of San Marcos proclaims Air Quality Awareness Week

Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

Mayor Jane Hughson proclaimed April 29-May 3 as Air Quality Awareness Week in San Marcos at the city’s Proclamations presentation on Monday, April 15 at the San Marcos City Hall Council Chambers.

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Starlight Symphony presents “Heroes”

Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

The Starlight Symphony Orchestra is excited to present its May "Pops" concert!

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SMCD dancers perform a “left hand star” during a BBQ at Ann Jenneman’s house. Photo courtesy of David Barnett

Contra Dancers meet for dancing and socializing every fourth Sunday

Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

Since 2011, the San Marcos Contra Dancers (SMCD) have been meeting on the fourth Sunday every month to dance and socialize.

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Pictured with First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott are from the Gary Job Corps Center, Health and Wellness Administrator Stephanie Soileau and Business Community Liaison Randolph Goodman. Submitted photo

Gary Job Corps raises the roof for Nicole’s Place

Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

The Austin 20 sponsored “Raise the Roof for Nicole’s Place” fundraiser held at the Austin County Club.

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Texas Water Development Board approves $600k in grants

Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved $600,000 in grants through the TWDB’s Agricultural Water Conservation Grants Program on April 10.