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San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson recently presented awards to the David Lee "Tex" Hill Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. Above, from left to right, Cadet 2nd Lt. Jeremiah Wood, Lincoln Brewer, Connor Hawkins, Mayor Hughson, Councilman Shane Scott, CAP Lt. Col. Stan Trull and CAP Capt. Mauricio Urquiola. Below, Hughson presents Billy Mitchell award to Hawkins. Photo courtesy of Civil Air Patrol David Lee "Tex" Hill Composite Squadron

San Marcos mayor presents Civil Air Patrol awards

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:57pm

San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson recently presented three cadets from the David Lee "Tex" Hill Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol in San Marcos the Billy Mitchell Award.

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County supports several House bills

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:55pm

During its Tuesday meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court expressed support of many proposed bills in the 87th regular session of the Texas Legislature, including one that would create a new

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Jason Giulietti

Region’s economic development goals chosen to maximize growth, address challenges

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:52pm

With Amazon announcing the largest industrial facility ever in our region and the successful Get HIRED!

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: A milestone

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:49pm

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits in the US fell to 684,000 in late March for the first time in a year. Believe it or not, that’s important.

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The City of San Marcos provided three San Marcos C.I.S.D. school buses as warming centers for residents needing shelter from the cold in February. Lawmakers are trying to prevent another power grid failure like the one that occurred during last month's deadly winter storm. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers want to prevent another power crisis. But the legislation doesn't go far enough to do that, critics say.

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:47pm

Both the Texas Senate and House have written bills that attempt to prevent another massive power failure in extreme temperatures.

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Biden announces huge infrastructure plan to 'win the future'

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:45pm

PITTSBURGH (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday outlined a $2.3 trillion plan to reengineer the nation’s infrastructure over the next eight years in what he billed as “a once in a generation inv

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Hays County records 26 COVID-19 recoveries, 25 new cases Wednesday

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 4:10pm

Hays County saw recoveries from COVID-19 outpace new cases for a second straight day on Wednesday.

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County to pursue public defender office

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 6:49pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously in favor of pursuing funding for a three pronged criminal justice reform approach; a Pretrial Services Department, a Public Defender Office and

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A two-car accident at the corner of Thorpe and Robbie lanes near H-E-B located at 641 E. Hopkins St. shut down traffic on the roadway for a short period of time Tuesday afternoon. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including the Hays County Sheriff's Office, San Marcos Police Department and Texas State University Police. No additional information was available at press time Tuesday. Above, law enforcement examines the scene of the accident on Tuesday. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests teen after car chase results in collision

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 6:46pm

Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Kyle teenager after a short car chase Tuesday afternoon resulted in a two-car collision in San Marcos.

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Hays County tallies 90 COVID-19 recoveries, 4 new cases Tuesday

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 6:44pm

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded 90 additional recoveries from COVID-19, four new lab-confirmed cases and one hospitalization on Tuesday.