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Officers of the American GI Forum San Marcos Chapter recently presented a check to Hays County veteran Michael Hinz, third from right, and his son Travis, fourth from right, who lost their home in the Oak Grove wildfire. GI Forum representatives are from left, Jesse Sanchez, chair/treasurer, Martin De Leon, secretary, Jerry De Leon, commander and Adolfo Rodriguez, vice commander. On Saturday, Sept. 9, the GI Forum Men Chapter will have a drive-through BBQ Fundraiser with all proceeds going to benefit veterans and community aid. The event will be at the GI Forum EDIFICE complex, 415 South Mitchell St.
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VETERAN DONATION

Tue, 08/29/2023 - 12:00am

VETERAN DONATION

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The Texas grid operator is asking residents to continue to conserve energy as demand to cool homes and businesses nearly outpaces supply.
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ERCOT documents six days of conservation requests

Tue, 08/29/2023 - 12:00am

The state's grid operator asked Texans to conserve electricity for the fourth consecutive day Sunday as intense heat threatened to cause a power-supply emergency.

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State says vehicle inspection system is back in operation following hardware failure

Tue, 08/29/2023 - 12:00am

On Monday, Texas Department of Public Safety’s Vehicle Inspection System officials announced in a press release that the system is now fully operational.

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Dear Abby

Woman cuts grandparents’ access to their grandson

Tue, 08/29/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I have had a wonderful relationship with my only grandson for nine years. Since I retired, he visits every other weekend, which makes me so happy. He has autism and didn’t speak for the first six years, but now he talks constantly. It’s wonderful. I’m very close to my son as well.

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A group organized by the San Marcos River Foundation collects trash and debris.
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Protecting water resources in Central Texas

Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:00am

Editor's Note: The Texas Hill Country Conservation Network has created The Hill Country Land, Water, Sky and Natural Infrastructure Plan to protect natural resources in this area. This conservation series seeks to illuminate aspects of the plan, as well as other resource protection plans, looking at best management practices. This is the third part in the series.

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Carlos Morton

Playwright will take center stage during celebration devoted to his life's work, commitment to written word

Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:00am

Acclaimed playwright Carlos Morton will be the subject of a career tribute during the 21st annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration Aug. 28-Sept. 3 at Texas State University.

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San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, council members and others congratulate Dr. Charles Johnson.
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Charles Johnson

Community honors exemplary volunteer

Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:00am

This has been a month for honors for Dr. Charles Johnson, as he was recently named the city of San Marcos’ 2023 Outstanding Senior Citizen Volunteer and Aug. 21 was a day dedicated to him throughout the city.

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Tesla is making its presence known in Hays County warehouse move

Top, the Alliance Industrial Park is getting a new tenant: Tesla announced plans to lease three buildings.
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Below, city of Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell offers his State of the City address.
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St. David's has announced plans to build a seven-story hospital in Kyle with the potential to add 200 jobs.
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Tesla is making its presence known in Hays County warehouse move

Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:00am

Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell saved the best news for last.

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Fall brings start of new 4-H programming year

Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:00am

The 2023-2024 4-H year officially kicks off Sept. 1, with early enrollment beginning Aug. 15.

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Hays Constable David Peterson, served BBQ and fixings to Gary Job Corps welding students in appreciation for their work in the community. Projects include the band observation towers at Lehman and San Marcos High School, installation of hand rails at Sun Rise Village and construction of BBQ pits for service organizations. Pictured are Director Angela Rackley, Career Technical Training Manager Betty Oliva, Career Technical Training Supervisor Kendale Harris, Placement Specialist Georgia Cheatham, Instructor Lee Gomez, Instructor Marcus Diaz, Welding Instructor Gregory Garcia, Welding Instructor C’leste Villarreal and David Peterson.
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