The temperatures in the 80s bring families and students out to the San Marcos River by the dozens including at Swell Park. Winter may not be over completely but spring is making a good show at coming early.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
WHERE'S WINTER?
Two of Texas’ congressional representatives are calling on President Biden to take action on requests from the state for funding to address the repercussions of the ice storm that hit the state earlier this month.
State Highway 123, also called Guadalupe Street, will once again be closed at the intersection of Interstate 35 through the weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. This will allow crews to pour the new I-35 bridge deck.
The San Marcos City Council recently approved a speed limit change and also discussed pricing and fees associated with the San Marcos City Cemetery and the new columbarium and ossuary.
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I am a first-generation Mexican American who married into a Caucasian blended family. My husband, my stepdaughter, “Lisa,” and her mother and stepfather make up a beautiful unit. I have no children. Although my family initially ruffled at my interracial marriage, they got with the program – so much so that we invited Lisa to partake in a coming-of-age rite, the quinceanera. We were excited to update and modify it as much as possible so all sets of parents, grandparents and other family could be involved.
DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment in Ohio is headed to a Houston suburb for disposal.
The inaugural OUTlaw Pride Fest, an LGBTQ+ country music festival with shows, panel discussions and live music performances debuted in three locations, including Zelick’s, The Porch and The Davenport. The series of shows, live music performances and panel discussions was Feb. 17-19.
OUTlaw Pride Fest said it will donate sales from raffle tickets, drink specials, silent auctions and selling merchandise to benefit the Bobcat Pride Scholarship Fund and Equality Texas. Above, Nick Lutton offers a toast to Sunday’s “A Brunch of Drag” performers Maxine LaQueene, Amy Graves, the show’s host, Eileen Dover and Madonnathon. Right, Davenport employee River assists customers in the vintage western wear pop-up shop, one of the mobile marketplaces that was part of OUTlaw Pride Fest.
Daily Record photos by Celeste Cook
First OUTlaw Pride Fest celebrate diversity
Brandon Love goes up for the layup against South Alabama. Love finished with a career high 18 points against the Jaguars.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castilllo
It was another tough loss for Texas State as the Bobcats fell to the South Alabama Jaguars 76-67.
Stephanie Reyes is the new city manager for San Marcos.
Photo by City of San Marcos
With smiles and congratulations all around, Stephanie Reyes received the official stamp of approval to move solely into the city manager’s office effective this week.
Gov. Greg Abbott has made 'school choice' one of his highest priorities this year, highlighting it in his State of the State address and throwing his weight behind education savings accounts, which would allow parents to opt out of their local school districts and receive state money to school their children directly.
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