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Bethany Hanusch

How to have a happy, less stressful 2024

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 12:00am

It is the beginning of 2024, and it's important to start it off right. There are many small habits, activities and perspective shifts that could increase overall life satisfaction and lead to better stress management for the new year. Bethany Hanusch, a local licensed professional counselor, teaches her clients how to have self-compassion and has some advice for simple ways to incorporate a little self love into your everyday life.

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Meet Steven Nawar Sharp, the first baby born at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa- San Marcos in 2024. Steven was born to a Norelle Alkassawat and Stevie- Ray Sharp on January 1, 2024 at 2:54 p.m. delivered by Dr. Virginia Smith at eight pounds, eight ounces and 21 inches in length. The celebrations were extra special since he shares this very special birthday with his maternal grandfather.
Photos provided by CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos

New Years Newborn

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 12:00am

New Years Newborn

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New York City sues bus companies that Texas hired to transport migrants

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 12:00am

New York City filed a lawsuit on Thursday against 17 bus and transportation companies that have contracted with Texas to take thousands of migrants to the city as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s immigration policies.

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Dear Abby

Brother chooses to cut off contact after mother’s death

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: My brother, who I will call “Alan,” has cut me off. We each received 50% of our mother’s estate, as specified by her will. Our respective inheritances amounted to a considerable amount of money. Alan thinks I stole $8,000 from him. This is both untrue and impossible.

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Aqua Texas sues groundwater district over pumping fine

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:00am

The National Weather Service website stated that as of Jan. 4, 24% of the Hill Country is in what is considered extreme drought conditions, which is the second to the worst drought designation category. Additionally, 20% of the Hill Country is in severe drought, which is a level below extreme. Aquifer levels reached the lowest point since the 1950s. Issues around groundwater usage and the limitations thereof have gotten contentious.

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County hand- delivers jury summonses

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:00am

Thousands of residents in Hays County received an unexpected letter over the last week as the Constable offices across Hays County had to hand deliver jury summonses. The unique circumstance came up because of an “error by a Hays County vendor that has affected more than 6,000 jury notices throughout multiple county offices,” according to Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson Sr.

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Knife-wielding man shot, killed by sheriff deputies

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:00am

Deputies with the Hays County Sheriff shot and killed a man wielding two knives on Friday morning, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Department.

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Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe

Gonzales Ingalsbe to run for re-election

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:00am

Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe (D-San Marcos) officially launched her re-election campaign to represent Precinct One on the Hays County Commissioners Court.

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The Meadow's Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University has released the schedule for the Outdoor Academy classes for groups of local youth.
Photo provided by the Meadow's Center

Photo provided by the Meadow's Center

GET OUTDOORS

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:00am

Meadow's Center announces schedule for youth group classes

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Pictured are: Gary Job Corps, Director Angela Rackley Meadows, Business Engagement Liaison & Apprenticeship Coordinator Susanne Ritter, Community Relations Coordinator Randolph Goodman, Human Resource Director Elva Zdeb, from Kyle Chamber of Commerce, Administrative Assistant Cassie Alexander, Membership Director Tarence Hines, from San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Membership Director Marisol Gomez Mendoza, Communications Director Tiffany Quibodeaux, Talent Pipeline Coordinator Liz Castaneda, from Golden Age Nursing Home, Director Nicole Burnett, Director of Community Relations Christopher McNeil, Southside Community Center Director Deborah Villalpando, San Marcos City Councilman Matthew Mendoza, Elevation Church Wayne Thompson, and City of Martindale Mayor Katherine Glaze.

Gary Community Relations Council 2024

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:00am

The Gary Job Corps Center hosted the Community Relations Council to show appreciation for a Wonderful 2023 and discuss the plans for a successful 2024. The students and staff have assisted with many community projects, and part of the meeting was the planning of the upcoming year. The Gary staff and students have been active over the years in building projects and volunteer events in the following Central Texas cities: Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Driftwood, Austin, Georgetown, Lockhart, Maxwell, Martindale, Luling, Prairie Lea, Redwood, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Bastrop, Buda, Kyle and San Marcos.