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To address graffiti discovered underneath the Cheatham Street bridge, Keep San Marcos Beautiful staff designed and painted the Kaleidoscope No. 19 mural. Above, the new mural underneath bridge next to the San Marcos River. Photo courtesy of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce. Below, Keep San Marcos Beautiful staff, volunteers and members of the San Marcos Mural Arts Program Committee paint the Kaleidoscope No. 19 mural. Photo courtesy of the City of San Marcos

COLORFUL CREATION

Sun, 01/10/2021 - 5:00am

During the construction of the San Marcos Shared-Use Path Trail Project, a significant amount of graffiti was discovered underneath the Cheatham Street bridge. In order to remedy this issue, Community Enhancement Initiatives Manager Amy Thomaides and Innovation Manager Charlotte Wattigny designed the Kaleidoscope No. 19 mural to be painted on the underside of the bridge. The name is a nod to the 19 separate colors used within the mural.

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Area state senators prepare for 87th legislative session

Sun, 01/10/2021 - 5:00am

State senators Donna Campbell and Judith Zaffirini, who represent portions of Hays County, are preparing for the 87th Texas Legislative session beginning this week.

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National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Advisory for Hays County

Sat, 01/09/2021 - 2:40pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Hays County, beginning Sunday at 6 a.m. through midnight.

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Kyle man dies from COVID-19, 257 new cases reported Friday

Fri, 01/08/2021 - 4:11pm

A Kyle man in his 90s has died from COVID-19, marking the 138th coronavirus-related fatality in Hays County.

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Pictured, students and staff at Mendez Elementary School in October. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

SMCISD extends current academic plan citing COVID concerns

Fri, 01/08/2021 - 3:33pm

Citing increased COVID-19 cases in the community, San Marcos Consolidated ISD announced it will continue with its current academic plan thro

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Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations to Trigger Capacity Limit Rollbacks under Governor’s Orders

Fri, 01/08/2021 - 12:31pm

New restrictions are set to take effect in Hays County as soon as Monday, Jan. 11, following seven consecutive days of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations.

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Above, The Root Cellar Cafe's Hill Country Benedict, a split biscuit, sausage patties, scrambled eggs and jalapeno gravy served with homestyle potatoes and fresh fruit. Below, Root Cellar's Tin Top Old Fashioned Burger — a hand-pressed, house seasoned pork and beef mixed patty with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, house pickles, house mustard and mayo served on a brioche bun. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: The Root Cellar Cafe

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 7:14pm

On a brisk afternoon warmed by a heater, The Root Cellar Cafe’s new additional outdoor seating area combined with its always fresh and delicious food provided an excellent dining experience.

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Central Texas Food Bank and the City of Kyle will hold its first mass food distribution of the year on Saturday at the Hays Campus of Austin Community College from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Above, a CTXFB volunteer places food in a trunk during a food distribution in 2020. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Food Bank

Central Texas Food Bank, Kyle to hold first mass food drive of the year

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 7:10pm

In a continued partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank, the City of Kyle will host its first mass food distribution of the new year on Saturday at the Austin Community College Hays Campus.

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TXST to require students, staff residing in residence halls to take COVID-19 test before spring semester

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 7:08pm

Texas State University is requiring students and staff residing in a residence hall to take a COVID-19 test one week prior to returning to campus for the spring semester, according to a letter rece

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Hays County tallies 44 new COVID-19 cases, 4 hospitalizations Thursday

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 6:58pm

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded 44 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, four hospitalizations and three hospital discharges on Thursday.