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US intel: Russia acting against Biden; China opposes Trump

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials believe that Russia is using a variety of measures to denigrate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ahead of the November election and that individuals linked to the Kremlin are boosting President Donald Trump's reelection bid, the country’s counterintelligence chief said Friday in the most specific warning to date about the threat of foreign interference.

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Texas Briefly

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

2 admit fencing more than $1 million in military gear

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Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.

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Affordable prescriptions through MedPark Pharmacy

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

MedPark Pharmacy has been working to develop an affordable medication option for the San Marcos community.

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KZSM — Sports then, now and always

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

Our sports commentary show “The Blitz” now returns to KZSM.org at a new time, 4-5 p.m. Sundays, after a hiatus while host Damian Entrican adjusted to the altered state of the sports world during the pandemic.

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Restrictions loosened slightly on visits to care centers

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

AUSTIN (AP) — State officials have loosened slightly their prohibition on visitors to some longterm care centers as the number of new confirmed COVID-19 infections continues to slowly but steadily decline.

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The San Marcos City Council directed city staff to explore a partnership with Hays County rather than pursuing a new study regarding Cape's Dam. Above, Cape's Dam pictured in the morning. Below, young San Marcos residents canoe around Cape's Dam last year. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

City Council opts against new Cape's Dam study, favors county partnership

Sat, 08/08/2020 - 3:02pm

The San Marcos City Council directed staff to explore a partnership with Hays County regarding Cape's Dam in a work session Tuesday, rather than pursue an additional study.

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Former sheriff nominated for Constable Pct. 3

Sat, 08/08/2020 - 2:51pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court nominated former Sheriff Don Montague for the vacant Precinct 3 Constable position in a special meeting Friday.

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SMCISD board votes against brief pay increase for paraprofessional, auxiliary employees

Sat, 08/08/2020 - 2:49pm

Following a lively discussion during Monday’s special called board meeting, the San Marcos CISD Board of Trustees voted 4-2 against paying time and a half for paraprofessionals and auxiliary employ