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The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Thursday at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center. Above, a six-person panel of San Marcos business leaders moderated by chamber of commerce President and CEO Jason Mock discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and the future. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

'LOOKING FORWARD'

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 5:00am

A panel of local San Marcos business leaders recently spoke on the challenges faced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the future ahead.

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Texas warrant, amnesty round up kicks off in April

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 5:00am

U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement agencies throughout Texas will begin a massive effort in April known as the Texas Warrant Roundup to collect debt owed on outstanding warrants.

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NASA grants $2.8 million to Texas State

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 5:00am

NASA extended its research program with a $2.8 million grant to Texas State.

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San Marcos Bluebonnet Lions assist Hays-Caldwell Women's Center

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 5:00am

The San Marcos Bluebonnet Lions recently assisted the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center to fill its pantry after losses from the recent Texas freeze. Funded by Lions Clubs International Foundation for disaster relief. Pictured: Lion Liz Dobbins, HCWC Donation Coordinator Sierra Hinshaw and Lion Judy Aswell. Photo courtesy of San Marcos Bluebonnet Lions

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Shots in little arms: COVID-19 vaccine testing turns to kids

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 5:00am

The 9-year-old twins didn’t flinch as each received test doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine -- and then a sparkly bandage to cover the spot.

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Property owners may qualify for temporary extension if damage occurred during Winter Storm Uri

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 5:00am

Gov. Greg Abbott declared the entire state of Texas a disaster area on Feb. 12, 2021. Tax Code Section 11.35 allows a qualified property that is at least 15% damaged by a declared disaster to receive a temporary, prorated exemption of a portion of the appraised value of the property. A property owner must apply for the temporary exemption and the deadline for application is 105 days after the governor declares a disaster area. In this case May 28, 2021 is the deadline.

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Judge: Austin can require masks despite Texas lifting rules

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 5:00am

AUSTIN — A Texas judge is allowing the City of Austin to continue to require face coverings in local businesses weeks after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ended a statewide mask mandate and other COVID-19 safety measures.

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Hays County records 36 COVID-19 recoveries, 28 new cases Friday

Fri, 03/26/2021 - 3:14pm

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded 36 additional recoveries from COVID-19, 28 new lab-confirmed cases and one hospitalization on Friday.

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Pretrial Services Department coming into clarity

Thu, 03/25/2021 - 7:10pm

A Pretrial Services Department, including a Public Defender Office (PDO), appears in the cards for Hays County in the near future.

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City website welcomes feedback for Hopkins Street Improvements

Thu, 03/25/2021 - 7:05pm

The City of San Marcos Engineering & Capital Improvements Department is launching a new interactive website on Monday that will give residents an opportunity to learn about and give feedback on