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The City of San Marcos hosted SMTX 2022 on Tuesday, which provided residents with a citywide update. Above, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Jamie Lee Case speaks to residents during Tuesday's event at the San Marcos Activity Center. Below, Community Enhancement Initiatives Manager Amy Thomaides has a conversation at SMTX 2022. Daily Record photos by Alyssa Gonzales

Local leaders speak at SMTX 2022 Citywide update

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:07pm

City officials, employees and community members gathered for the SMTX 2022 Citywide Update at the San Marcos Activity Center on Tuesday evening.

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The Economist: Undercount!

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 7:57pm

The US Census Bureau recently released the 2020 Census estimated undercount and overcount rates from its Post-Enumeration Survey.

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Stocks climb as Fed minutes show determination on rates

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 7:54pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent meeting signaled the central bank intends to move “expeditiously” to raise

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Fed officials signal rates may head to 'restrictive' levels

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 7:48pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials agreed when they met earlier this month that they may have to raise interest rates to levels that would weaken the economy as part of their drive to curb

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Above, the archbishop of San Antonio, Gustavo Garcia-Siller, comforts families outside the Civic Center following a deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on Tuesday. AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills

'Precious individuals' taken in Texas school shooting

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 7:45pm

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — One student was an avid runner, so fast she swept the races at field day. Another was learning football plays from his grandfather.

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Beto O'Rourke interrupts briefing, echoing US debate on guns

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 7:32pm

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Surrounded by fellow Republicans on a high school stage, Gov.

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May 24 runoff: Hays County reports Democratic, Republican runoff election results

Tue, 05/24/2022 - 11:34pm

Results are in for Tuesday’s Democratic and Republican runoff elections.

Results reflect only those from Hays County with all precincts reporting.

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Above, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and Commisioners Debbie Ingalsbe and Lon Shell pose for a photo with members of Mano Amiga after the court chose Neighborhood Defender Service (NDS), Inc. as a firm to use for a public defenders office. Photo courtesy of Mano Amiga

Public defenders office draws step closer to reality

Tue, 05/24/2022 - 8:57pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court took another step toward a public defenders office during Tuesday’s meeting.

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Go Wheels Up! Texas returns to the San Marcos Regional Airport on Saturday. The USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team headlines this year’s airshow on Saturday from 3-5 p.m. Pictured, pilots and their aircrafts showcased their aerobatics skills alongside a parchute jumper during the 2021 Go Wheels Up! Texas event. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter