Smith named economic development manager
The city of San Marcos has selected Christian Smith to serve as the manager of Economic and Business Development.
The city of San Marcos has selected Christian Smith to serve as the manager of Economic and Business Development.
DEAR ABBY: I am a 30-something single gay man. My parents are older and have a strained marriage. They no longer have a relationship but stay together. I live with them because of money issues, and they sometimes need assistance. I do not have the ability to bring friends or dates over, and I feel as if my mental health is being affected because of this, among other things.
A Texas state district judge on Wednesday sentenced Daniel Perry to 25 years in prison for shooting to death a man protesting police brutality. Gov. Greg Abbott has pledged to pardon the former U.S. Army sergeant for the crime.
Federal funds directly support individuals and businesses across Texas. In 2022, nearly $277.6 billion was spent in the state by various agencies. That’s down from $349.7 billion in 2021 and $321.0 billion in 2020, when assorted COVID-19 stimulus packages were in place. The last year of pre-pandemic data indicates $206.8 billion, with 2018 only slightly lower. Things are slowly getting back to more typical patterns. (Note that these totals are for fiscal years, from October 1 through September 30.)
The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and the local community have reason to celebrate as all four school bond proposals were passed in the recent election.
Mayor Jane Hughson proclaimed May 19 as San Marcos Artists’ Retention and Training Orchestra Day. According to its website, the SMART Orchestra is dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of orchestral music in the city and surrounding communities. “The Smart Orchestra’s annual benefit VIP social is being held on Friday, May 19 at the Pauline Espinosa Community Hall,” Hughson said. From left, are Hughson, Jeremy Sustaita, Ashley Hagadorn-Brien, Madelyn Brien, Angelica Dix and Darrel Dix. Photo by the city of San Marcos.
Recently, a group of docents and officials in training for the upcoming Heritage Tour met for a tea and to continue their readiness for the 46th 'Tour of Homes,' which this year is 'Town & Gown: The Art and Architecture of Texas State University.' It is Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 through May 19, and $30 after that. Funds will be used for Heritage preservation projects. More information is available at info@heritagesanmarcos.org.. From left, front row, are Bronwyn Sergi, 2023 Tour chair, Debbie Austin, president of Heritage and Lauren Tuttle; Middle row, Mannica Hammond; and back row, Page Michel, Rose Mendoza, Marian Stasney, Robin Kelly, Michele Breihn and Renee Graham.
Photo by Heritage Tour
TXST Docent Tea
Every four years the Boy Scouts offer members the opportunity to attend Scouting Jamborees. Thee are mega-scouting events in far-away places where attendees learn more about themselves, other scouts/scouting, and the world. Prior to COVID-19, the National and International Scouting Jamborees alternated on two year cycles, but during this recovery year, both Jamborees are this summer. The BSA Scouting National Jamboree will be held at the “Summit Bechtel” Scout Reservation in West Virginia. Local First Class Scout Zachry Rice will get the experience of a lifetime by attending from July 19-28. Having earned his way through Scout popcorn sales last year, Zach said he is excited. Fellow Life Scout Taliesin LeDoux will travel to South Korea to attend the International Scouting Jamboree, joining 45,000 scouts from around the world His father, local Scoutmaster Spencer LeDoux, will also attend this year’s International Jamboree. It will be his 5th International Jamboree since he joined Scouting in San Marcos in 1989.
More than 4,100 candidates for bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees are expected to cross the stage during eight commencement ceremonies scheduled from May 11-13 at Texas State University.
Local athletes stand out at end of year tournament
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