As COVID-19 ravages US, shootings, killings are also up
Mon, 12/28/2020 - 3:38pm
DETROIT (AP) — When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close.
DETROIT (AP) — When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close.
DALLAS (AP) — Dennis Bonnen, the outgoing speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, said Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as coronavirus hospitalizations in the state hovered j
Editor’s note: This story is the first installment of a four-part series looking back at the year that was — 2020.
Hays-Caldwell Women's Center Executive Director Marla Johnson is preparing to retire from her position at the center. She's worked with HCWC for 28 years with her retirement planned for April. Pictured, Marla Johnson throughout her career with HCWC. Courtesy photos
Above, Hays Caldwell Women's Center Executive Director Marla Johnson (green) poses for a photo at an HCWC groundbreaking event. Below, Johnson with husband John and donor Robert Pfeiffer at Camp Lucy. Johnson is preparing to retire from her position at HCWC in April Courtesy photos
It’s said every challenge is nothing more than a chance to make things better.
By March 23, Apple had lost $435 billion in market value in about five weeks and many of its retail outlets were shut as the virus pandemic walloped the global economy and stock markets. Meanwhile, a report issued by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that 2% of small businesses surveyed had shut down permanently in March.
Not since World War II has a single phenomenon dominated the news worldwide as the COVID-19 pandemic has in 2020. In the United States, a tumultuous presidential election and a wave of protests over racial injustice also drew relentless coverage.
With 2020 coming to an end, the Daily Record looks back at 2020 through the camera lens. Above, San Marcos sits quiet after Hays County issued a stay-at-home order to contain the spread of COVID-19 in March. Photo by Andy Heatwole
Gloria Martinez at Victory Cleaners makes a reusable mask. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Above, a parent picks up a meal for their child at San Marcos High School after the district halted normal operations in March. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Above, following the tragic killing of San Marcos Police Officer Justin Putnam on April 18, the community placed flowers on his patrol car parked outside city hall in remembrance. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Above middle, police officers and fire department officials salute as Putnam is brought home on April 19. San Marcos Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Above, an SMPD officer salutes the hearse carrying Putnam as a community member waves a "Back the Blue" flag, honoring the fallen officer. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Above left, a protest — one of many — took place at the Hays County Historic Courthouse on June 5, seeking justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. A group of protesters hold signs saying "No Justice. No Peace" and "I will fight the fight my great grandparents started." Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Above middle, Hays County residents line up at the Hays County Government Center on Oct. 13 to cast their ballot early in the general election. Hays County saw a record turnout with nearly 110,000 residents casting their ballot. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Above right, freezing temperatures caused steam to rise from the San Marcos River at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment on Dec. 17. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
With 2020 coming to an end, the Daily Record looks back at 2020 through the camera lens.
DALLAS (AP) — A former California police chief will be the next leader of the Dallas police department and the Texas city's first Hispanic chief.
The Rotary Club of San Marcos recently collected socks to donate to the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. The Rotary Club aimed at donating 100 pairs of socks but surpassed its goal. Pictured, the Rotary Club presents its sock donations. Photos courtesy of the Rotary Club of San Marcos
Above, the Christmas tree at the Hays County Government Center stands lit just days before Christmas. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
The Daily Record wishes San Marcos, Hays County and its readers a safe and Merry Christmas.
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