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Fire investigators point to mattress as cause

Brian Frizzell, father of Haley Frizzell who died in the Iconic Village fire, speaks during the Thursday press conference.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat

Fire investigators point to mattress as cause

Haley Michele Frizzell

Fire investigators point to mattress as cause

James Phillip Miranda

Fire investigators point to mattress as cause

Dru Estes

Fire investigators point to mattress as cause

David Angel Ortiz

Fire investigators point to mattress as cause

Belinda Moats Top, pictured are the five young people who died in the Iconic Village fire, that occurred in the early morning hours of July 20, 2018. The arrest Wednesday of Jacobe Ferguson, who was residing at the Iconic Village apartment complex in 2018, was the first arrest in the nearly five-year-old case. Photos provided by city of San Marcos.

Fire investigators point to mattress as cause

San Marcos police and fire investigators said the combustible material that caused a fire that killed five, seriously injured others and displaced more than 200 residents of the Iconic Village apartment complex in San Marcos in July 2018–the deadliest in the city’s history–was a discarded mattress.

Firefighters visit children at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos
Firefighters visit children at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos
Firefighters visit children at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos

Firefighters visit children at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos

Firefighters Travis Sanders, Wesley Keathley and Justin Nauert visited with students and teachers from the Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos summer program. Left, The students from the summer program at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos stand on Engine 1 from the San Marcos Fire Station 1. Middle, Sanders adjusts his breathing apparatus so that students can hear what his voice would sound like in the event of a fire emergency. All the bells and whistles: Engine 1 rolls into Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos with sirens blaring to herald a visit.

Key components of a fun picnic

A picnic in the park or on the beach can be a great way to dine outside and relax in the summer sun.
Photo from Metro Creative

Key components of a fun picnic

Dining al fresco is often associated with securing outdoor seating at a local restaurant. However, anyone can enjoy al fresco dining at home, in a park or even on the beach.

Iconic Village arson arrest
Iconic Village arson arrest
Iconic Village arson arrest

Above, Brian Frizzell lost his daughter Haley in the July 2018 fire at the Iconic Village apartment complex. Bottom left, San Marcos Fire Department Chief Les Stephens shares aspects of the investigation that led to the arrest. Below, Will Wells talks about his friend, David Ortiz, who died in the fire.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West and Dalton Sweat

Iconic Village arson arrest

Jacobe Ferguson

Iconic Village arson arrest
Iconic Village arson arrest

Above left, Brian Frizzell, father of Haley Frizzell, who died in the July 2018 fire, speaks at Thursday press conference announcing arrest of Jacobe Ferguson, for allegedly starting the Iconic Village fire. Right, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robert Topper.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

Iconic Village arson arrest

San Marcos Fire Department officials charge 30-year-old Austin resident with felony

Friends book sale to buy van

Proceeds from the sale will help purchase a new van for the library.
Photo provided by San Marcos Public Library

Friends book sale to buy van

The Friends of the Library book sale offers volumes and treasures.
Photo provided by San Marcos Public Library

Friends book sale to buy van

The Friends of the Library will be raising funds to pay for a Ford Transit van to support the library’s programming and outreach activities. The sale runs this weekend and each day the items cost less. On Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., hardbacks are $2, paperbacks are $1 and a special group of antique collectibles will be priced individually.

Martindale parade honors Fourth of July
Martindale parade honors Fourth of July
Martindale parade honors Fourth of July
Martindale parade honors Fourth of July
Martindale parade honors Fourth of July

Martindale parade honors Fourth of July

The city of Martindale has celebrated Independence Day with a parade since 1994. On hand to offer its cooperation, Gary Job Corps Correction/Security Cadets have assisted with traffic and crowd control for over 20 years. Over 40 floats, food booths, music and fellowship welcomed residents and visitors to the city. Pictured are Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden, Linda Haden, Commissioner Ed Theriot, Martindale Mayor Katherine Glaze, Police Chief Tommy Ward, Chief Deputy Steve Kenney, Officer Andrea Turner, Gary Job Corps Corrections Cadets Joshua Keith, Darius Flenaugh and Instructor Jesus Gonzalez. Photos submitted by Gary Jobs Corps

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