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Driftwood Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, which is looking to receive nonprofit status, saves horses at auction Above, Driftwood Rescue founder Camille Carson and the organization’s Executive Director Timea Chemez. Below, Carson started riding horses at a young age and now dotes over her herd of 20 rescue horses. Photos by Cris Peterson

HELPING HORSES: Driftwood Horse Rescue and Sanctuary saves horses at auction

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 5:37pm

Camille Carson recognized a problem and knew she had to do something. She couldn’t walk away from it.

For that, she has earned the everlasting gratitude of Taini.

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Precious Orusa (pictured above) was given the Regents’ Students Scholar Award. Photo courtesy of Texas State University

3 from Texas State receive Regents Awards

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 5:35pm

Three Texas State University representatives were recognized by the Texas State University System Board of Regents.

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State Highway will be shut down in both directions between State Highway 80 and FM 1966 from Saturday at 5 a.m. to Monday at 5 a.m. Above, a map outlining the closure and detours. Map courtesy of Texas Department of Transportation

State Highway 21 closure to take place this weekend

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 5:30pm

The Texas Department of Transportation will close a portion of State Highway 21 this weekend.

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U.S. Supreme Court wrestles over Biden’s immigration enforcement policy

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 5:29pm

The U.S.

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Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 5:28pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of

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Railroad unions decry Biden's plan to block possible strike

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 5:27pm

OMAHA, Neb.

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Houston lifts boil-water order affecting more than 2 million

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 5:27pm

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston officials lifted an order Tuesday that had called for more than 2 million people in the nation's fourth-largest city to boil their tap water before drinking or using it.

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Texas prosecutor resigns amid 2019 Walmart attack criticism

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 5:27pm

EL PASO (AP) — A Texas prosecutor facing mounting criticism over the handling of

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Southside Community Center offered its annual Community Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday. More than 50 people joined together for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with good food, great people, and fun conversations. Pictured, volunteers hand out meals during Thanksgiving. Photos submitted by Southside Community Center

HELPING DURING THE HOLIDAY: Southside Community Center helps with annual Thanksgiving meal

Mon, 11/28/2022 - 6:33pm

Southside Community Center offered its annual Community Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday. More than 50 people joined together for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with good food, great people, and f

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The City of San Marcos Public Works and Engineering Department will host a public meeting regarding the Craddock Avenue Bike Lane Pilot Project. Above, city crews complete work on Craddock Avenue in March 2022. Daily Record file photo by Gerald Castillo

Public invited to offer feedback on Craddock Avenue Bike Lane Project

Mon, 11/28/2022 - 6:25pm

San Marcos residents are invited to provide feedback Tuesday on a pilot program designed to make a local thoroughfare more multimodal transportation-friendly.