Planning the future of I-35
The Texas Department of Public Safety is beginning the process of planning the future of Interstate 35 in San Marcos. The first step was bringing in the public last week for a meeting to hear about the potential options.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is beginning the process of planning the future of Interstate 35 in San Marcos. The first step was bringing in the public last week for a meeting to hear about the potential options.
On Friday afternoon, March 1, San Marcos Fire responded a report of a vehicle
fire on northbound
Interstate 35 near the Wonder World exit. Upon arrival, firefighters located a dually pickup truck pulling a trailer with three vehicles on board. The engine compartment and part of the cab of the dually was on fire. There were no injuries associated with this incident.
Photo by Jane Hughson
Truck fire on I-35
A federal judge in Austin on Thursday halted a new state law that would allow Texas police to arrest people suspected of crossing the Texas-Mexico border illegally.
Our expansion from KZSM.org to the FM dial on 104.1 has also expanded our family of volunteers, with new editors and producers as well as new show hosts. Mitchell Blair showcases new local talent on “Uncharted Frequencies” (Thursdays 3-4 p.m.), but he also works behind the scenes, along with Maximus Emperador, Sam Garcia, and Cooper Shield.
With various river towns across Hays County, protecting those natural resources is of top importance to residents. With that in mind, the Hays County Commissioners voted unanimously to form a new interlocal agreement with the city of Wimberley, the city of Woodcreek, The Watershed Association and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in order to implement the Blanco Cypress Watershed Protection Plan.
Did you hear that sound? That was the collective sigh of relief – or perhaps a roaring cheer – issued by Bobcat fans after the football team seemingly found its new starting quarterback.
Texas firefighters on Thursday struggled to contain a series of wildfires in the Panhandle that have now engulfed more than 1 million acres of land and crossed into Oklahoma — an area larger than the state of Rhode Island, making the fire the largest in Texas history.
San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson proclaimed Feb. 2024 Career and Technical Education Month.
Hays County under Judge Ruben Becerra hosts the Car Show the last Sunday of the month for Central Texas Car enthusiasts. Gary Job Corps Security Cadets have assisted with the crowd and traffic control as they have with numerous events such as Sights and Sounds of Christmas, Juneteenth Parade in Martindale, Circuit of the America’s, Q2 Soccer, Texas State University Football and Graduation Ceremonies, to name a few of the many. Featured is a 1959 Chevy Impala along with 30 other entries at the Show, additionally, live music was provided by Hermano, food, craft booths and fellowship for all that attended. Pictured are Gary Job Corps Security Cadets: Baldwin, Gibbs, Marcos, Guerrero, Instructor Capt. Haegele, CTT Manager Eugene Edopka, Event Program Organizers, Derek and Mike Ortiz, and Judge Ruben Becerra. For further information concerning the Car Shows contact, www.haysclassicrides.com
The University Interscholastic League has one of the tougher jobs in the state.
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