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The Greater Texas|Aggieland Marketing Team from left, are Awenetria McHorse, Heidi Bancroft, Michael Easley, Rachel Bond, and Sidney Henderson.
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Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union wins marketing awards

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00am

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union received awards in five marketing categories from the annual Cornerstone Marketing and Business Development Council Pinnacle awards, along with a Diamond award from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.

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Bluebonnet to share capital credits in May

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00am

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors unanimously voted during its April meeting to return $5.69 million in capital credits to member- owners of the cooperative, an increase of nearly $500,000 over last year. Beginning in May, Bluebonnet’s members will receive a credit on their electric bill for their share of $5.69 million in capital credits.

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San Marcos High School senior Miguel Hernandez was named a Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship winner.
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San Marcos High School senior wins $40,000 Amazon scholarship

Wed, 04/26/2023 - 12:00am

San Marcos High School senior Miguel Hernandez recently received an Amazon package that will provide a huge relief for his college aspirations.

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San Marcos artist J. Rene Perez works on a new mural for the city to honor Earth Day.
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Local company commissions new Earth Day mural

Wed, 04/26/2023 - 12:00am

The Texas Disposal System in honor of the recent Earth Day will unveil one of the city’s newest murals. The unveiling is at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, according to officials with TDS.

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County expansion mirrors growth in local population

Wed, 04/26/2023 - 12:00am

Many are aware that Hays County is one of the nation’s fastest growing economic regions, with expansion needs linked to its population size.

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Plaque dedication will honor Pauline Espinosa

Wed, 04/26/2023 - 12:00am

The City of San Marcos is inviting the community to the Pauline Espinosa Community Hall plaque unveiling and dedication ceremony.

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Above, members of the Murillo family gather around Eva Sanchez to honor her birthday. Middle, family wait in line for treats and to view a display of photos. Left, family photos were featured parts of the reunion celebration that brought five generations together for a meal and fellowship.
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Murillo descendants gather for family, heritage

Wed, 04/26/2023 - 12:00am

Five generations of the Murillo family came together on Saturday, April 15 to celebrate their connection to San Marcos and the birthday of their oldest relative, Eva Sanchez, who recently turned 85.

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Ex is still a negative influence on man’s life

Wed, 04/26/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were married 21 years ago. Since then, she has admitted to cheating with 10 different men. Each time, I stayed with her, hoping she’d change. I finally left 3 1/2 years ago because I couldn’t take it anymore. She became homeless, but for the past year and a half she has been living with my daughter and me because I saw her on the street one day and she looked terrible.

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Federal disaster relief approved for Hays, other Texas counties for winter ice storm damage

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00am

Disaster relief will be available for state agencies, local governments and some nonprofits “on a cost-sharing basis” to repair and replace damaged facilities and conduct other emergency work, the White House said.