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Have you heard about the Bond Election coming up for San Marcos CISD? There are 4 proposals included. Prop A is about the “recapture process” (Robin Hood) and must pass in order for taxpayers to avoid a tax rate increase. Props B, C and D all seek to make our local schools safer and more equitable for all students.
Skillpoint Alliance, a 501(c)3 workforce development organization based in Central Texas announced that the organization has hired two certified production technician instructors.
The San Marcos Consolidated ISD is in budget mode once again.
Texas senators on Monday unanimously approved a legislative package that could set aside billions of dollars to acquire new water sources and — if approved by voters — pay for upgrades to the state’s aging water infrastructure.
Christopher Paul Cardoza, above, and below, well known to so many in the community had valuable camera equipment stolen. The community took to social media to raise funds to replace what he lost.
Photo by Jason Cook
Everyone who knows Christopher Paul Cardoza will attest that his Nikon D500 camera is an extension of his body. Seldom seen without it trained to his eye, Cardoza has gained acclaim for showing the diverse and complex beauty of the people and landscapes of San Marcos.
New research from an international team of scientists— including Mona Wells, director of climate science at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University—finds significant flaws in the environmental management of the container ship industry and recommends new methods to streamline environmental impact assessments of container ship disasters.
Above, students had the opportunity to view this COTA vehicle during Saturday’s STEAM Fair; below, examining a model using technology one of many exhibits.
Photo by SMCISD
Hundreds of students and families filled San Marcos High School to take part in a day full of art, music and interactive exhibits at the STEAM Fair on Saturday, April 1.
DEAR ABBY: Last night I went to a party where my husband introduced me to all of his co-workers except for one young female who kept hanging out beside him. She’s about 25 years younger than he is, and he’s her boss.
A year and half after it was first approved, the Texas Senate on Monday voted to rubber-stamp a map setting the chamber’s political districts, which increased the Senate’s Republican majority and undercut the political power of voters of color.
The San Marcos City Council is scheduled to hear a presentation from the firm, Deloitte and Touche, LLP, regarding the quarterly internal audit report related to the $34 million Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery provided by the United States Housing and Urban Development Department. These funds were received based on city needs as a result of flooding that occurred in May and October of 2015.
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