Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins recently announced that a Hays County jury found Caden Farese guilty of possession of a controlled substance – fentanyl, a state jail felony. That jury subsequently sentenced him to 18 months in state jail.
Above, Instead of cutting a ribbon, officials uncouple a fire hose to dedicate the city of San Marcos' newest fire facility, Station 6. Below, the new Station 6.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet
San Marcos Fire Department Fire Marshal Jonathan Henderson
Clockwise, veterans and youngsters share in the grand opening ceremonies that included a wetting and wiping down of Engine Six. Karina Metschlechner, 3, wipes down the engine. With a hearty push, Mayor Jane Hughson is joined by city staff and state officials to guide Engine 6 into its new home. Riley Ramirez, son of Jess and Stephen Ramirez cannot take his hands away from his favorite fire truck. Fire Marshal Jonathan Henderson was master of ceremonies for the grand opening.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet
City holds a grand opening of station
Across Hays County, the summer does not stop local officials from keeping track of health conditions that might present an ongoing threat.
La Sociedad Mutualista Cuauhtémoc celebrated its 81st anniversary on Saturday with the unveiling of its historical marker. Pictured from left are: David García, Marty García, Nicholas Costilla, Margie Vasquez, Salvador Vasquez, Jaime Cervantes, Fred Villanueva (President), Elvia Villanueva, Janie Longoria Secretary), Liz Castañeda (Vice President), Henry Reyna, Tomasa Perez, Dianna Price, Lupe Mendez, Johnny Padron and Mary Padron (Treasurer).
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La Sociedad Mutualista Cuauhtémoc unveils marker
Around $22,942,500 of federal funds are slated for a new commercial truck parking plaza in the northwest quadrant of SH 130 and SH 80 intersection.
Top, the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network created a plan to help preserve the area's unique natural qualities. Above, is a fox 'Hiding in Plain Sight,' as the name of the photo suggests.
Photo by Carol Serur
The Hill Country Conservation Network is a group of like-minded organizations working to preserve the Texas Hill Country. Pictured is a kayak trip on the creek lined with cypress trees.
Photo by Robbyn Dodd
A new report released this month by the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network (the Network) shines a spotlight on the need for investing in conservation as Central Texas grows. The Hill Country Land, Water, Sky and Natural Infrastructure Plan provides a data-driven vision for conservation of our region’s most important and defining natural resources.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the consideration of race in college admissions violates the U.S. Constitution, effectively ending the way that many universities across the country have tried to increase diversity on college campuses and reversing years of court precedent.
The city of San Marcos will launch its fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet
San Marcos and Kyle each will have fireworks displays Tuesday.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet
The city of San Marcos Parks and Recreation will be putting on the its annual fireworks show this Independence Day starting at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday at the Bobcat Stadium.
At a recent second Saturday Arts Squared market, vendors offer diverse items from poems to flowers to elderberry plants. Above, Derrick, writes a poem on a vintage typewriter. Left, Aendrea Verdi chooses flowers. Bottom left, Cristen Andrews sells herb and specialty plants. Below, Angel Ratcliffe picks a bouquet.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet
On a bright Saturday morning earlier this summer, stretched across a blocked-off street in front of the historic Hays County Courthouse, flowers abounded and a string of portable cabanas showcased vendors who were offering anything from hand-crocheted hats to poems crafted on a vintage typewriter by a man who only goes by the name, Derrick.
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