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Above, Mano Amiga Arts and Advocacy Coordinator Dayann Pazmino stands next to artwork done for a mural highlighting significant Latinx figures that have impacted San Marcos. Below, the mural located at QC Meat Market at 115 TX-123. Daily Record photos by Alyssa Gonzales

HONORING HISTORY: Painting the wall of those who paved the way in San Marcos

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 9:03pm

While driving through town, you may have noticed a colorful difference on the wall of the QC Meat Market located at 115-TX 123.

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Over 109,000 county residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 8:56pm

Over 109,000 Hays County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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Hays County Office of Emergency Services to host annual Emergency Preparedness Fair

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 8:50pm

The Hays County Office of Emergency Services will host its annual Emergency Preparedness Fair in September, the county recently announced.

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CARTS stop in Austin moves during construction

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 8:48pm

For CARTS passengers in San Marcos traveling to Austin, the stop located at Plaza Saltillo for CARTS Interurban 1510 and 1517 will temporarily move to E.

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Texas’ cities and suburbs are booming. The state is home to three of the country’s 10 largest cities and four of the fastest-growing. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

People of color make up 95% of Texas’ population growth, and cities and suburbs are booming, 2020 census shows

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 8:37pm

Setting the stage for what is expected to be a bruising battle over political representation, the results of the 2020 census released Thursday showed that Texas’ explosive growth over the past deca

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US jobless claims near pandemic low as economy strengthens

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 8:35pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell for a third straight time last week, the latest sign that employers are laying off fewer people as they struggle to fill

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3 Hays County residents die of COVID-19, 161 new cases recorded Wednesday

Wed, 08/11/2021 - 6:58pm

Three Hays County residents recently died of COVID-19, raising the coronavirus-related death toll to 286.

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Expansions add to Hays County Veterans Program

Wed, 08/11/2021 - 6:52pm

Residents can find relief through several assistance programs that are offered throughout Hays County, including the ‘Hope 4 Hays County Veterans’ Program.

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The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects — a woman (pictured above) and a man (pictured below) involved in a theft at a Wimberley boutique.

Hays County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspects in Wimberley theft

Wed, 08/11/2021 - 6:47pm

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects involved in a theft at a Wimberley boutique.

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Hays CISD updates district's COVID-19 response

Wed, 08/11/2021 - 6:44pm

As Hays CISD continues to monitor information on the coronavirus, schools are implementing new safety measures for students, teachers and staff members in response to the Delta variant case surge.