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Colleague notes what is really going on at work

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: A guy at work, “Leon,” is my age, very friendly and down-to-earth. When we’ve worked together, we have had great conversations, and he has told me a lot about his girlfriend who he’s been with for years. I feel guilty knowing this because Leon is having an affair with a girl here at work who’s almost a decade his junior, and they’ve started getting very brazen about it.

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Evictions are dilemma facing many this summer

Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:00am

Just as university students head home from the city as the school year concludes, essentially setting the leasing market into Fall mode, the city of San Marcos will end its disaster declaration status, effective June 30.

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Bills for home construction, lowering of housing costs fail in final days in Austin

Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:00am

A sweeping agenda to slow Texas’ substantial rise in housing costs by reining in local regulations that opponents say get in the way of building new homes has died quietly in the Texas Legislature.

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Top, cadets with the SMCISD AFJROTC present the flag. Middle, Major Anthony 'Tony' Williams. Left, cadets honor the POW/MIA of the United States.
Photos provided by Major Tony Williams

Cadets from the SMCISD AFJROTC program participate in a march honoring the American service members and the citizens of the Philippines were force marched by the Imperial Japanese forces during World War II.
Photo by Major Anthony 'Tony' Williams

AFJROTC SALUTE

Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:00am

Major rises as students soar in key high school program

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UVALDE PRAYERS

Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:00am

UVALDE PRAYERS

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Editor's Note

Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:00am

The San Marcos Daily Record office is closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

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Pets of the Week

Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:00am

DOG OF THE WEEK: James Dean (50947279)

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Capt. Paul Pena

Paul Peña's mother Cecilia Peña (second from left) was on hand for the dedication of Paul Peña Drive in the TRACE subdivision along with dozens of family and friends. Pictured are Mayor Jane Hughson, Cecilia, Hays County Veteran Services Officer Jude Prather and Councilmember Matthew Mendoza.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat

Paul Peña Drive was dedicated at the corner with Jane Long Drive.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat

Road dedicated in honor of Captain Peña

Sun, 05/28/2023 - 4:00am

The word hero is tossed around in society - sometimes a bit flippantly. And then in others, even such a hallowed term doesn’t seem like enough. When it comes to Captain Paul Peña, a San Marcos Baptists Academy graduate who gave his life in the line of duty fighting for the United States of America, even the word hero doesn’t seem to be enough.

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Noveon Magnetics Inc. held its grand opening ribbon cutting. Pictured are San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Tommy Curtis, Noveon CEO Scott Dunn and Chamber President and CEO Page Michel.
Photo by Lance Winter

Noveon Magnetics Inc., a San Marcos based rare earth magnets manufacturer, celebrated its opening with a huge gathering on Friday.
Photo by Lance Winter

Ribbon cutting for rare earth magnet company Noveon

Sun, 05/28/2023 - 4:00am

Noveon Magnetics Inc., a San Marcos based rare earth magnets manufacturer, celebrated its opening with a huge gathering on Friday.

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Top, San Marcos High School students stand for recognition during their graduation Friday. Below, left, the parents of valedictorian Ashton Bailey celebrate. Bottom, left, Ashton Bailey addresses classmates. See graduation special sections C & D inside this newspaper.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet