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The company has already secured over 600 plots of land, as well as areas for the stations in Dallas, Houston and the Brazos Valley. Credit: Brandon Formby/The Texas Tribune

High-speed train between Dallas and Houston gets federal approval

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:36pm

The high-speed train that promises to transport passengers between Dallas and Houston in 90 minutes has been approved by the Federal Railroad Administration, according to Texas Central Railroad, th

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SMCISD on track for in-person learning

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:05pm

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District teachers now have nearly three weeks under their belt educating from their classrooms while students have adjusted to learning from home.

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San Marcos CISD board votes against temporary pay raise for hourly employees

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:01pm

The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees voted against giving a $2 pay raise for hourly employees throughout the district.

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City, University collaborate for electric scooter pilot program

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 6:57pm

Electric scooters have started appearing around San Marcos after the city, in collaboration with Texas State University, signed a pilot agreement with Spin electric scooters.

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Long lines of mourners pay respects to Ginsburg at court

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 6:52pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — With crowds of admirers swelling outside, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court by grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet f

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2 Hays County residents die from COVID-19; County reports 77 recoveries

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 5:28pm

Two Hays County residents have died from COVID-19, marking the 53rd and 54th coronavirus-related fatalities.

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An early voting location in Houston on Feb. 21, 2018. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans sue to stop Gov. Greg Abbott's extension of early voting period during the pandemic

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 1:46pm

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1 officer indicted in Breonna Taylor case; not for her death

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 1:36pm

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Commissioners approve 5% tax revenue increase

Tue, 09/22/2020 - 7:16pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court set the new property tax rate Tuesday at 0.4212.

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Hays County acquired 28.7 acres of property near the San Marcos river located just east of Interstate 35 and south of River Road, which it plans to use for a project aimed at regional connectivity and recreation options for county residents. Photo courtesy of Hays County