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The Greater San Marcos Partnership and San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a discussion on "missing middle" housing at San Marcos High School on Thursday. Above, left to right, Jason Giulietti, Andy Alarcon, Brooke Spruiell, Terry Mitchell, Abby Gillfillan, Laura Dupont and Jason Mock gather for a photo after Thursday's event. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Housing experts discuss ‘missing middle’ during GSMP, Chamber event

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

Housing experts made it clear during a conversation hosted by the Greater San Marcos Partnership and San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday that housing options will have to change in order to serve more people in the San Marcos region.

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Design rendering of an outdoor fitness court. Courtesy of the City of Kyle.

City of Kyle receives $25,000 grant toward an outdoor fitness court

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

With a kickstart grant of $25,000 from the National Fitness Campaign, Kyle City Council will work with developers to install an outdoor fitness court for free public use.

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The christening of the new Ivar’s Mermaid Patio took place Thursday, marking the beginning of many Mermaid moments to come. Above, Angela Zumwalt — known as Maya the Mermaid — holds a Mermaid Capital of Texas sign on Thurday. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

SWIMMINGLY SUCCESSFUL: Mermaid moments begin with Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest — Pep Rally

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

It was a celebration — the christening of the new Ivar’s Mermaid Patio — marking the beginning of many Mermaid moments to come. On Thursday, members of the community turned out for the first ever Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest — Pep Rally at Ivar’s River Pub. Attendees celebrated the upcoming festival and San Marcos's designation as the Mermaid Capital of Texas.

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HCWC annual auction returns to celebrate Marla Johnson’s 28 years as executive director

Auctioneers Blake Hartman and Mark West join Marla Johnson on stage during our Live Auction. Photo courtesy Hays-Caldwell Women's Center

Above, Marla Johnson at her first HCWC Auction as Executive Director in 1994. Photo courtesy Hays-Caldwell Women's Center

HCWC annual auction returns to celebrate Marla Johnson’s 28 years as executive director

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center invites the community to join it in person to celebrate its 37th annual auction, honoring Marla Johnson’s retirement and 28 years as Executive Director.

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KZSM — Interviewing Wynona Judd

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

At KZSM.org, our dedicated program hosts strive to provide the best for our community. At 8 p.m. Friday, July 23, country music great Wynona Judd talked with host Carole Coburn of “Friday Night with Care.” The interview will be rebroadcast Friday July 30, if you missed it the first time around.

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The Calaboose African American History Museum has selected graduating San Marcos High School seniors Sebastian Russo, Adriana Magee and Mia Wilson (not pictured) as recipients of its Second Annual Johnnie Armstead Memorial Scholarship. Photo courtesy Calaboose African American History Museum

Calaboose Museum presents 2nd Annual Johnnie Armstead Memorial Scholarship Awards

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

The Calaboose African American History Museum has selected three graduating seniors of San Marcos High School to receive the Second Annual Johnnie Armstead Memorial Scholarships based on their demonstrated scholastic excellence, leadership, character and perseverance.

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Ben Kvanil (above) will share some of his kayaking experiences with the Rotary Club of San Marcos. courtesy photo

Ben Kvanli discusses Red River Racing at Rotary Club meeting

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

Ben Kvanli competed in kayaking events at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and on the Whitewater Slalom World Cup circuit and World Championships.

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Texas Briefly

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

Man accused in deadly Texas standoff faces federal charge

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Above, left to right, Texas State Chairwoman Sylvia Nevares Garza, scholarship recipient Nicole Rivera with a $500 scholarship check, scholarship recepient Angela Hernandez and Alissa Salas from the Women's GI Forum chapter. Photo courtesy Women's American GI Forum

Women's American GI Forum presents scholarships to local students

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

Women’s GI Forum, a nonprofit organization providing educational scholarships to graduating seniors in the San Marcos community, recently gave two scholarships to San Marcos High School seniors.

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Austin, Travis County urges masks, unvaccinated residents to stay home as virus surges

Sun, 07/25/2021 - 5:00am

Public health officials in Austin and Travis County are now encouraging vaccinated people to wear masks both indoors and outdoors, and for those unvaccinated to stay at home except for essential needs — the first major city in Texas to take such a step.