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Approximately 28 local businesses are participating in the 2023 Back the Bobcats campaign, that includes Spirit Week, a decorating contest in the community and a huge Block Party set for Friday, Sept. 15. The event starts at 6 pm, and will feature live entertainment and music, food, drinks and special appearances, including by Texas State head football coach G.J. Kinne and players. The free event takes place on North Street between Hopkins and Hutchison and near Zelick's and North Street Curry Shop. On Wednesday, judges traveled from business to business to see who will take home top honors for interior, exterior and window displays. From left, are Summer Kinne, TXST Pres. Kelly Damphousse, Beth Damphousse, Marci Coryell, Forrest Higdon, owner of Gumby's Pizza and San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce President/ CEO Page Michel.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet

BACK THE BOBCATS

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00am

BACK THE BOBCATS

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District clerk files petition seeking DA removal

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00am

In a surprise turn of events Wednesday, it was announced that Hays County District Clerk Avrey J. Anderson has filed a petition calling for the removal from office of Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins.

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Police offer new details on human smuggling, kidnap investigation

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00am

San Marcos Police Department officials are praising the teamwork among members of its own officers and staff and those of neighboring law enforcement agencies, following the official announcement of an investigation that resulted in the arrests of three people now charged in connection to charges of kidnapping and the smuggling of undocumented immigrants, as previously reported in the San Marcos Daily Record.

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ECONOMIST: LNG Exports

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00am

The United States now exports more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country. It’s a relatively new development, with Australia and Qatar usually topping the rankings in the past. The volume of US exports has surged over the past few years, with major new facilities coming online and strong global demand. While Australia and Qatar volumes have been fairly stable since 2018, US exports have basically quadrupled.

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Darren McCarty, former deputy attorney general for civil litigation under Ken Paxton, is sworn in by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick during the sixth day of Paxton’s impeachment trial on Sept. 12, 2023
Photo by Texas Senate Media/The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton took 'corrupt' interest in lawsuit on Nate Paul’s behalf, whistleblower testifies

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00am

A Ken Paxton whistleblower testified Tuesday that the attorney general took an unusually intense interest in a charity’s lawsuit against Nate Paul in 2020, leading to the belief that Paxton had “turned over” his office to Paul.

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Mother unable to forgive and forget past mistake

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I’m a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for more than 12 years. My road to sobriety has been long and dark, but I am proud of turning my life around and staying sober. My problem is how my mother treats me about it. She keeps reminding me of all the mistakes I made and the people I hurt when I was still drinking.

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Court reviews jail inmate data, outsource costs

Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Commissioners Court held one of its shorter regularly scheduled meetings Tuesday, adjourning for executive session after only an hour and a half. It was still long enough, though, for commissioners to look at current statistics for the Hays County Jail and to extensively consider what to do about a unique employee benefit concern.

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Charlie Robison

‘My Hometown’ singer, songwriter dies

Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

Charlie Robison who made a career in country music and who once called San Marcos home during his time as a student athlete at then Southwest Texas State University, now Texas State University, has died. He was 59.

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The interplay of colors and patterns and the intricate piecework that combine to produce quilts is on display until Sept. 28 at City Hall.
Photos provided by city of Kyle

SEW AMAZING

Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

Quilt show features work of area artists

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On Sunday, Sept.10, the San Marcos Fire Department hosted the 3rd Annual Hays County Memorial Stair Climb at Bobcat Stadium. 30 climbers were on hand to remember the events of September 11, 2001 in a promise to never forget the loss that day of so many first responders including firefighters, paramedics and others.
Photo provided by San Marcos Fire Department