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Texas’ oil and gas production surges even as federal government clamps down on environmental regulations

A report from the Texas Oil and Gas Association shows that the state’s energy industry is showing no signs of waning, boasting record levels of crude oil production as the federal government introduced further environmental regulations that industry leaders said are designed to hinder production.

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The 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment of the Texas National Guard, which is based in San Marcos, held a deployment ceremony on Jan. 27.
Daily Record photos by Dalton Sweat

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Family, friends, community members and leaders of the Texas National Guard honored the 4th Battalion at Rattler Stadium for the ceremony. Below, Battalion Commander TJ Clifton speaks to the crowd.

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In addition to the large crowd were San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, San Marcos City Councilmember and Hays County Veteran Services Officer Jude Prather and San Marcos Chief of Police Stan Standridge.
Daily Record photos by Dalton Sweat

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The 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment of the Texas National Guard, which is based in San Marcos, was deployed on a nine-month mission to Europe.

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Major General Win Burkett, commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division, salutes the troops.

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The uncasing of the battalion colors, symbolizes readiness for deployment.
The unit's last mobilization was highlighted
from 2020.

DEEP STRIKE

4-133rd from San Marcos deploys to Europe

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Hays County Commissioners Court showed support for the hands-on training event put on by Gary Job Corps and job corps nationally.
Photo provided by Hays County

Court proclaims National Job Corps Groundhog Week

The Gary Job Corps is a critical element to the local workforce. They train the youth to do many trades that are essential in order to maintain to everyday life as we know it. And in the week leading up to Feb. 2, coined Groundhog Job Shadow Day, job corps nationwide will be sending students to shadow employees working the jobs that they will one day do themselves.

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ECONOMIST: An Unrefreshing Pause

A moratorium was recently issued on permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. Although the reasons were purportedly related to climate change, the reality is that slowing the development of this market is actually deleterious for the environment, not to mention the global economy, human sustainability, and geopolitical stability.

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Sanctuary Lofts was one of two apartment buildings, along with Vistas, that the university recently purchased.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

TXST buys apartments for student housing

Texas State University’s student population is growing alongside that of the city’s. With an influx of students, the university is continually looking for ways to provide affordable housing that is not just for freshmen.

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Above, Reese Mitchell, 18, boulders his starting route at Armadillo Boulders Friday afternoon. Below, Patricio Neira warms up on the light-up Kilter Board Friday afternoon at Armadillo Boulders. The board allows climbers to set routes using their smartphone to replicate real mountain terrains.
Photos by Jessica L. James

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Takeo Sakaida, 3, enjoys the children’s climbing room at Armadillo Boulders Friday afternoon with his family. Children 3 and over can use the space for bouldering.
Photo by Jessica L. James

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Jed Sakaida, 7, solves a “problem” at Armadillo Boulders Friday afternoon. Problems are bouldering routes used for climbing.
Photo by Jessica L. James

UP TO SCALE

Armadillo Boulders takes fitness to new heights

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Marc Williams Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation

TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams to speak at Transportation Summit

The San Marcos Area Chamber and Greater San Marcos Partnership are co-hosting the 2024 “Transportation Summit” business luncheon on Tuesday, February 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the San Marcos Conference Center/Embassy Suites, with presenting sponsor HNTB.

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