Texas State University has been named among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023 by Forbes.
A fire early Monday destroyed most of the Country Corner Store located on Redwood Road, near Crossover and Old Gin roads. At time of press, no cause for the fire was available and there were no injuries reported. Responding were the York Creek Volunteer Fire Department, San Marcos Fire Department and other nearby fire and emergency agencies.
Photos provided by Karen George and York Creek VFD
Country Corner Store Fire
A sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees of private Texas businesses passed the Texas Senate early Friday, although medical facilities would be allowed to enact other policies to help lower the risks to vulnerable patients.
San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District's Hernandez Heroes from Hernandez Elementary School show off their ballet skills during the school's Ballet Club. Under the direction of Mrs. Jones, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders are taking part in this club activity where each youngster learns multiple dance routines.
Photo provided by SMCISD
Up On Their Toes
Experts say the current drought in Texas is the most extreme the state has seen since the 1950s.
The Heritage Association of San Marcos is honoring the late Mildred “Millie” Bechtol as this year’s recipient of the “Veramendi Plaza Award of Honor.”
Acclaimed actor Richard Robichaux is the newest addition to Texas State University’s drama faculty in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and that suits him just fine.
Wonder World is a family-owned business that has a long history in San Marcos. Above, Kristin Williams is owner/operator.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet
Above, Director of Operations Stephen Manning and owner/operator Kristin Williams describe the tradition of dollar bills on the ceiling that represent employee's experiences at Wonder World. Top right, inside the cave, there are signs and artifacts dating back to the cave's earliest days. Middle, people visiting toss coins into one of the pools inside the cave. Bottom, an old pulley system is still inside the cave.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet
Wonder World goes spooky for Halloween
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