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The Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest's Mermaid Promenade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with a Downtown Street Faire following. Above, mermaids wave on a float in the 2018 parade. Daily Record file photo by Colton Ashabranner

Mermaid Promenade graces downtown San Marcos, Royal Court announced

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 6:56pm

The Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest Downtown Mermaid Promenade is created to be a celebration of San Marcos’ vibrant artistic and ri

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Kyle woman dies of COVID-19; County tallies 71 new cases Thursday

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 6:40pm

A Kyle woman in her 60s recently died from COVID-19, the Hays County Local Health Department reported Thursday.

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Commissioners finalize county budget

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 6:37pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court finalized the fiscal year (FY) 2022 county budget during Tuesday's meeting.

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Hays CISD considers $4.1 million coronavirus safety measure

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 6:35pm

Hays CISD Board of Trustees is considering the purchase of air purifying equipment for the district as another added layer of protection against COVID-19.

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Despite his victory in Texas and no credible evidence of widespread fraud, Donald Trump calls for election audit legislation

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 6:32pm

Former President Donald Trump has asked Gov.

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Feds say tougher rules needed to protect Texas power plants

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 6:31pm

DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials made more than two dozen recommendations Thursday aimed at further safeguarding power plants and natural gas supplies to prevent a repeat of the February blackouts t

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3 Hays County residents die of COVID-19, 128 new cases recorded Wednesday

Wed, 09/22/2021 - 6:37pm

Three Hays County residents recently died of COVID-19, the Hays County Local Health Department reported Wednesday.

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Above, Jeremy Laue, who was named a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist, poses for a photo with his family. Below, Cassandra Amaya, Jake Darling, Teagan Korzeniewski, Gael Martinez-Alvarado and Alfonso Salazar were all named to the College Board National Rural and Small Town Scholars Recognition Program. Photos courtesy of San Marcos Consolidated ISD

SMHS senior named National Merit Scholar Semifinalist, College Board recognizes Rattlers

Wed, 09/22/2021 - 6:32pm

Several San Marcos High School students were recently recognized for their academic successes.

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Council reviews homeless camping, panhandling bans

Wed, 09/22/2021 - 6:29pm

San Marcos City Councilmembers held a lengthy conversation regarding homeless camping and panhandling in the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction.

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Above, the San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees discuss real estate appraisal and potential sale of land where Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos is located. Screenshot via SMCISD YouTube

SMCISD board tables appraisal on Centro property after community voices concerns

Wed, 09/22/2021 - 6:25pm

San Marcos community members voiced their concerns regarding an appraisal and possible sale of the property where Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos is located during a recent school board meeti