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PALS offers an array of services including spay/neuter vouchers to assist the public in having access to affordable animal care.
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PALS sponsors gala to support animal programs

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

PALS (Prevent A Litter) provides an abundance of services to the community, including vouchers for free spay/neuter, low cost spay/neuter, foster/adoption, low cost vaccination, microchips and a pet food pantry, among others.

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Schuler is LBJ spring lecture guest

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

LBJ Museum of San Marcos will host its spring lecture Thursday, March 23. The lecture features Jean Schuler, author of At the Table with LBJ and Lady Bird: History, Humor, and True Texas Recipes. The event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m.

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Gov. Greg Abbott organizes ‘school choice’ rally at the Capitol

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

Parents, teachers and advocates traveled from across Texas on Tuesday to hear from Gov. Greg Abbott and make their case to lawmakers for expanding support for private schools.

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Inspirational speaker Juan Cangas met Tuesday with students at the Goodnigt Middle School to share thoughts about overcoming life obstacles.
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Nationally renowned motivational speaker talks to Goodnight Middle School students about choices

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

Goodnight Middle School students received a positive and inspiring message from nationally renowned motivational speaker Juan Cangas.

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Dear Abby

Woman might double down on romance with gambler

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I separated two months after our wedding. Our divorce was final five months ago. After I left him, I started talking to a younger guy I had a lot in common with. However, he has a gambling problem and ended up stealing money from my cash app.

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Council to appoint new city attorney

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:00am

The San Marcos City Council is ready to approve the appointment of a new city attorney at its next regular meeting.

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Former Bobcat football coach David Baliff is returning to Texas State as a special assistant to new head coach GJ Kinne.
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BAILIFF IS BACK

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:00am

Former Texas State Head Coach David Bailiff returns to San Marcos

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City issues boil water advisory for multiple streets

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:00am

The city issued a boil water advisory Sunday after an electrical failure and a loss of pressure, officials said.

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A sure sign of spring is blooming all around, the Texas bluebonnet, one of six state flowers. For the record, spring arrived officially at 4:24 p.m. Monday CDT.
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Wildflowers of Texas herald change in the season

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:00am

The first day of spring is often heralded with a profusion of one of the state flowers of Texas, the bluebonnet.

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Dear Abby

Would-be parent expects offspring to aim high

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I’m a medical student. I don’t have kids or a family of my own yet, but I’d like it to happen one day. When I have kids of my own, I intend to push them to be the very best in whatever they want to do. I will ingrain in them “tough love” and demand excellence from them.