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The Greater San Marcos Partnership was recently awarded the al Community Economic Development Award from the Texas Economic Development Council during a conference on Oct. 14. Photo courtesy of Greater San Marcos Partnership

GSMP receives inaugural Community Economic Development Award

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 7:20pm

The Greater San Marcos Partnership was recently honored with the inaugural Community Economic Development Award.

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Kyle to host community trick or treat event

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 6:56pm

The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Center Street Trick or Treat event on Saturday.

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Texas urges Supreme Court to leave abortion law in place

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 6:54pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to leave in place its law banning most abortions and told the justices there's no reason to rush into the case.

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Texas' new elections chief joined Trump's challenge in 2020

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 6:53pm

AUSTIN (AP) — Republican Texas Gov.

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Power companies required to better prepare plants for winter in first phase of rule approved by Texas regulators

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 6:50pm

Texas utility regulators on Thursday approved a rule requiring power companies to better prepare for winter weather — based on recommendations that were made, but never acted upon, a decade ago by

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Voters cast their ballots at an Austin church last year. Credit: Allie Goulding/The Texas Tribune

Texans will decide eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution on Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know.

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 1:47pm

Texas voters can soon weigh in on potential changes to the state’s Constitution regarding religious services, eligibility requirements for judges, county infrastructure and more.

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Wimberley man dies of COVID-19; County reports 37 new cases Wednesday

Wed, 10/20/2021 - 6:24pm

A Wimberley man in his 50s recently died of COVID-19, marking Hays County’s 387th coronavirus-related fatality.

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Organized by the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau and co-sponsored by Dreamland, the seventh annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival has proven to be one of the most successful events in Central Texas. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

SINGER SHOWCASE: Seventh annual songwriter festival deemed a success

Wed, 10/20/2021 - 6:00pm

Forty-five talented songwriters came and went through downtown Dripping Springs this past weekend, making up the 70-plus songwriter showcases at the seventh annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Fest

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Nearly 39,500 San Marcos residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Wed, 10/20/2021 - 5:56pm

Nearly 39,500 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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Commissioners receive update on ERA program

Wed, 10/20/2021 - 5:49pm

The county-implemented Emergency Rental Assistance Program was created to assist those that need help with their rent and utility bills after the impact of COVID-19.