San Marcos' riverfront parks opened Friday, following a nearly 2-month closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Rivergoers ventured to the San Marcos River to get some time away from their homes.
Daily Record file photo by Toy Mendez
The U.S. Census Bureau will restart field operations in Hays County beginning this week.
A boat and a cypress tree settled on the Blanco River bridge on Ranch Road 12. The bridge is about 35 feet above the base of the river. In 2015, the floodwaters reached as high as 44.9 feet. Photo by Richard Mason/Richardmasonphotography.com via The Wimberley View
Editor’s Note: Many of the quotes about the night of the flood are excerpts from “Wimberley: Epic Flood Tests a Small Town’s Strength.” The book can still be purchased at the Wimberley Village Library. This story was shortened for length. For the full story visit — wimberleyview. com/news/'epic'-wimberley-flood-2015.
Rapidly rising water temporarily trapped both evacuated residents and first responders outside of Half Price Books and Pizza Hut on the morning of May 24. Daily Record file photos
Above, water fills the roadway on State Highway 80 after massive flooding between May 23 and May 24.
A rescue team prepares to enter the floodwaters.
As Memorial Day weekend arrives, so does the 5 year anniversary of the devastating 2015 floods that claimed the lives of 11 Hays County residents.
The Daily Record’s online poll from May 1-22 asked readers if they planned on visiting any reopened businesses during the first phase of reopening businesses in Texas.
As recent re-openings edge life back to normal, our KZSM noon live emergency news special will move to Monday and Friday. We will summarize what affects our listeners going into the week, and going into the weekend. We will continue to interview leaders, experts, and your neighbors to bring you the facts from local sources.
ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden declared he “should not have been so cavalier” on Friday after he told a prominent black radio host that African Americans who back President Donald Trump “ain’t black.”
Daily Record photo by Toy Mendez
The Hays County Local Health Department reported four new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases Saturday, increasing the total case amount to 270.
Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner
Hays County reported an additional eight new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday, raising the total case amount to 266.
San Marcos Consolidated ISD employees will receive a pay increase for the 2020-2021 school year.
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