Following an extensive national search, Thillainatarajan “Thilla” Sivakumaran has been named the inaugural vice president for TXST Global at Texas State University.
After it fell in the Texas House, the Senate on Tuesday revived legislation mandating minimum sentences of 10 years for people who use firearms while committing certain felonies.
Emotions were running high between members of the Hays County Commissioners Court during its recent regular meeting Tuesday.
Students from Bonham Pre-K participate in their moving on ceremony. The Bonham Bears youngsters will soon be the next class of kindergarten students. Celebrations have taken place throughout this week to honor all of the San Marcos CISD Pre-K students. Each ceremony recognized children for their accomplishments and included music.
Photo by SMCISD
BONHAM'S BEST
DEAR ABBY: My narcissistic father feels entitled to do whatever he pleases. He has always insisted that since he makes the money, far more than my mother’s income, he should be waited on and cleaned up after. If he stays in my home, he leaves messes everywhere. He’s 70, but he acts like a 4-year-old.
Unlicensed religious chaplains would be allowed to work in Texas public schools under a bill passed by the Texas Legislature on Wednesday.
Pictured is an early moment in the cooperative's 85-year history.
Photo by Pedernales Electrical Cooperative
This year, Pedernales Electric Cooperative officials say they are proudly joining its members and communities in celebrating its 85th anniversary and the electrification of the Texas Hill Country.
Since 2013, the Federal Reserve has conducted an annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, which seeks to measure the economic wellbeing of US households. In October 2022, 11,000 adults across the country were asked a variety of questions about their financial situations. Let’s examine some of the most telling results.
The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a member appreciation cook-out on May 19 with a large turnout of partners and friends contributing to the festivities. PGM of Texas used their cook-trailer to prepare food with burgers provided by Grin's. Beverages were from Brown Distributing Company. Among those bringing food to the table were Michael Horton, John Boyle, LJ Hicks, Blake Monteith, and Kevin Mushinski. Music and entertainment was provided by A Cappella Unlimited. Chamber President Page Michel and staff members Marisol G. Mendoza and Tiffany Quibodeaux thanked all the volunteers for a successful event. Top left, with Page Michel, are Gary Job Corps students, students Bryan Kuisseu, Micoela King, K’Leigh Landree and Malik Ali.
Photos by Gary Job Corps
CHAMBER COOK-OUT
A criminal investigation in Texas over the hesitant police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting is still ongoing as Wednesday marks one year since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers inside a fourth-grade classroom in Uvalde.
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