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The San Marcos High School Class of 1968, in partnership with the Rattler Association, celebrated their 50th class reunion with a special gift of $1,000 to the school library for new books at Irene K. Mendez Elementary in honor of their classmate Irene K. Mendez and other members of their class who have passed away. From left to right are Homer Guerrero, Mary Molina, Kathy Cuellar, George Hernandez, Amanda Ruiz, Angie Robbins, Ruben Ruiz, Librarian Adriane Clift, Howard Hada, Principal Karen McGowan, Biddie Loya, Frank Saucedo, Minerva C. Alvera, Johnny L. Rivas Sr. and Frances Rivas. Daily Record photo by Denise Cathey

Alumni association supports Mendez

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 12:00am

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KZSM — Your grateful community radio

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 12:00am

With Valentine’s Day just past, the expressions of love, warmth, and passion have been evidenced at every turn. Whether through social media, commercial adaptations, or even direct verbal communications with

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Local man tries to rob San Marcos Post Office

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 12:00am

A 61-year-old local man who tried to rob the U.S. Post Office in San Marcos on Thursday remained behind bars the next day in lieu of a $75,000 bond. Peter

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TxSt named top producer of Fulbright scholars

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 12:00am

Texas State University has been included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Each year the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau

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The city proclaimed Carol Grimes Day on Feb. 4 in honor of her long history of volunteerism with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Central Texas. Pictured are (back row, from left) Mayor Jane Hughson, Dr. Ellen Grimm, CASA Program Director Kimberley Key, CASA staff members Lynnette Lombardo and Jurnee Troublefield and CASA volunteer Liz Decker; and (front row, from left) CASA of Central Texas Executive Director Norma Blackwell, Carol Grimm, Sarah Tatum and Preston Tatum. Don Anders photo

Carol Grimes Day

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The city proclaimed February Dating Awareness Month. Shown are (from left) Mayor Jane Hughson, Hays Caldwell Womens Center Director Marla Johnson, and Melissa Rodriguez HCWC’s director of development and community partnerships. Don Anders photo

Dating violence awareness

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Great Texas River Cleanup signing volunteers

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 12:00am

The cities of San Marcos and Kyle, along with Texas State University and the Texas River Protection Association, are calling on volunteers to register for the 34th Annual Great Texas

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Shelter issues statistics on animals seized in Buda

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 12:00am

The seizure of 176 animals from a socalled rescue organization in Buda late last year resulted in the largest influx the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter had ever had to

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County offices will be closed Monday; however, a proclamation will be read

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 12:00am

Hays County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, for Presidents Day. Most offices will open at their regular times on Tuesday, Feb. 19; however, the County Clerk substations in

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P&Z approves CUP for Hopdoddy’s and three watershed protection plans

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 12:00am

There’s a new burger joint coming to town, and it will be able to serve mixed beverages. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Hopdoddy