University Advancement names Sarah Sims to be donor engagement AVP
Texas State University Vice President for University Advancement Brooks Hull has named Sarah Sims the new associate vice president for donor engagement.
Texas State University Vice President for University Advancement Brooks Hull has named Sarah Sims the new associate vice president for donor engagement.
Dog of the Week: Collin (49853662) Collin is one of the shelter’s longest-stay residents, but don’t let that title fool you, he is one great pup! This happy boy is a 6-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who enjoys going on frequent Dog’s Day Out adventures and rides well in the car. Volunteers describe Collin as the perfect dog and walks like a good boy on leash. He has interacted with multiple dogs at the shelter, is great with kids, and very food motivated.
Cadets from the Gary Job Corps Center recently assisted the Kyle Chamber of Commerce with its Business to Business Expo. Visitors to the event enjoyed the over 40 vendors showcasing goods and services. Gary students and staff have volunteered with the city of Kyle and the Chamber of Commerce for years, assisting with Market Days, the Kyle Chamber Health Expo, the Pie in the Sky Celebrations and 5K Runs. Above, are the cadets from the Gary Center: Majura Abdallah, Jose Arzate, Emma Bennett, Angel Tejeda, Capt. Preston Smith (instructor), and Kyle Chamber staff, Ariel Carmon, Tarence Hines, Dawn Schneider, and Julie Snyder.
Photos provided by Gary Jobs Corps Center
Gary Job Corps cadets assist at Kyle Business to Business Expo
San Marcos will soon be part of the future when it comes to structures on the lunar surface.
This past week students across San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District began STAAR testing. There are changes in the 2023 test though that will affect each student. According to the Texas Education Agency website, the STAAR test redesign more closely aligns the exams with classroom learning.
The Hays-Caldwell Womens Center invites the public to join them as they cultivate hope for survivors of domestic abuse and assault with its 39th Annual Auction.
The Randy Rogers Band recorded their first album at Cheatham Street Warehouse in 2000. Two short years later, the group signed with the independent record label Downtime and released their first studio album, “Like It Used to Be.”
The Greater San Marcos Partnership recently announced the approval and development of San Marcos Business Park – Whisper South.
The world has a major problem with food waste. By one estimate, in the U.S. alone, 30 percent of food goes to waste.
The sounds of clicking and laughter filled the air of the Wellington House dining room March 27 as several Daughters of the American Revolution members sat around a table. The mission was simple: fill 500 Easter eggs for the San Marcos Cypress Rehabilitation Center. In turn, the center hosted an Easter egg hunt open to residents, staff, and all family members. In addition to assisting with the center’s goal, members of DAR read to the residents on a weekly basis. Cypress Rehabilitation, located at 1351 Sadler Dr., is a longterm nursing home and rehabilitation center offering specialized services. Their daily activities and social events for residents suited to each resident’s “individual preference.” The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an individual who contributed to securing American independence during the Revolutionary War. Today’s DAR is dynamic and diverse, with over 185,000 members in 3,000 chapters in the United States and abroad. DAR members annually provide millions of hours of volunteer service to their local communities across the country and world. DAR chapters participate in projects to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Over one million members have joined the organization since its founding in 1890. If you are interested in learning more about DAR membership, visit https:// dar.org/national-society/ become-member/whyjoin] or contact Regent Athena Reiche.
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