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The City of San Marcos hosted a community workshop, marking the beginning stages of its Downtown Area Plan, on Wednesday at the Price Center. Above, a planner from MIG shares information about Vision SMTX and the Downtown Area Plan. Below, City of San Marcos Planning Manager Andrea Villalobos speaks to the crowd gathered at the workshop. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

DISCUSSING DOWNTOWN: City hosts community workshop for new Downtown Area Plan

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 9:10am

San Marcos residents filled the Price Center to provide their vision for the future of downtown.

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Above, City of San Marcos staff and city councilmembers meet with U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett during the city's Washington D.C. visit on June 15. Photo courtesy of City of San Marcos

City councilmembers, staff talk grant opportunities during Washington, D.C. visit

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 9:05am

City of San Marcos staff and city councilmembers spoke with several U.S. representatives and senators as well as multiple federal agencies during a visit to Washington D.C.

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Hays County records 2 fatalities, 601 new COVID-19 cases in weekly report

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 9:02am

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded two fatalities and 601 COVID-19 cases in its weekly report as the positivity rate rose to over 20%.

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Supreme Court expands gun rights, with nation divided

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 8:57am

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Cour

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On Monday, during its installation banquet on the campus of San Marcos Academy, the Lions Club recognized several individuals with awards, including for the first time ever, the Jack Weich Award. Above, The Jack Weich Award was presented to John Bilodeau, Marcus Montondon and Rowe Ray. Mike Smith, (far left) and Dennis Gutierrez (far right) presented the awards. Below, John Bilodeau presents Ryan Spencer with the Lion of the Year award. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

INSTALLATION CELEBRATION: Lions Club honors members, welcomes new officers at banquet

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:26pm

It was an evening of celebration as the Lions Club of San Marcos gathered to honor those who excelled in both service to its club and community, while welcoming aboard new officers for the coming y

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SMCISD board approves 22-23 budget, discusses tax rate

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:19pm

San Marcos Consolidated ISD will operate the 2022-23 school year with a deficit budget.

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Over 44,700 San Marcos residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:17pm

Over 44,700 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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City now accepting applications for human services grants

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:15pm

The City of San Marcos is now accepting applications for Human Services Grants.

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2022 Texas Innovation Corridor Fam Tour spurs regional economic development

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:11pm

June marks one of my favorite events as an economic developer: the annual Texas Innovation Corridor Familiarization Tour (also known as Fam Tour).

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The Economist: Working

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:07pm

May was another solid month for the Texas job market, with the state posting by far the largest gain across the nation (+74,200), well above California (+42,900) and New York (+26,800).