Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: My daughter’s in-laws have no place to go on holidays. They have two children, but haven’t spoken to one of them in several years, so my son-in-law is their only family close by.
The San Marcos Police Department is accepting applications for its 2023 Blue Santa Program and the deadline to apply is Nov. 17 at 5 p.m.
Gary Job Corps Corrections cadets assisted with traffic and crowd control during the recent Texas State University football game against Troy University. This was the Bobcats Homecoming game. Corrections/ Security cadets assist at many local and Central Texas events. The cadets have assisted with F1, COTA, “Jamaica’s” in Martindale, Lockhart, Uhland, San Marcos, 4th of July Parade Martindale, Sights and Sounds of Christmas, San Marcos Academy OctoBEARFEST, Texas State Football and Graduation Ceremonies naming a few of the many activities. Above, are Gary Job Corps Corrections cadets: Zackary Kirkwood, Jaman Dixon, Julian Hare, Turner Welch, Abraham Carrasquillo, Antonio Garcia, Jaylen Wright, Ny’Shay Taylor, Nichole Vasquez and Donyea Childress, under the instruction of Capt. Jesus Gonzalez. Texas State Cheerleaders are Garrett Simmons, Hadley Brooks, Gabrielle Geer, Kelsi Klingelhefer, Autumn Long, Luke Janosky, Margeaux Reeve, Chris Silva, Beau Bocock, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jason Soto, Jake Mobley, Aiden Ramirez, Baleigh Moi, Kylie Pizzurro, Brooklynne Brown and Chloe Butoryak, under the instruction of Ryan Riley, head cheer coach/Spirit Program coordinator. Thanks go out to Texas State Police Department Lt. Sue Taylor, special events coordinator. Photo provided by Gary Job Corps
The city of San Marcos has started to accept donations in support of its 2nd Annual Winter Heater Drive which began Wednesday. The city is asking that anyone who is interested in helping their neighbors in need–who do not have or cannot afford heating–reach out to purchase heaters through either the SMTX Utilities Amazon wish list or by making monetary donations through the online payment service, Stripes, using the address, sanmarcostx.gov/3994/About-Us. Heaters will also be accepted through Nov. 30, city officials stated. San Marcos residents interested in receiving a free heater, are encouraged to reach out to The Salvation Army San Marcos at (512) 754-8541 to get placed on the organization's waitlist. Photo provided by city of San Marcos
The Texas Cultural Trust, a nonprofit increasing awareness, access, and support for the arts, arts education, artists, and the arts and culture industry in Texas, has announced that their Texas Women for the Arts grant application is open. Awarding between $250,000 and $450,000 annually, Texas Women for the Arts provides essential funding to support arts education initiatives and increase access to the arts for children in Texas.
M. RAY PERRYMAN THE ECONOMIST
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how most people born in Texas stay in Texas. According to US Census data, over 82% of people born in Texas and still living in the United States have remained here [as of 2021].
The first-ever 'One Water in the Texas Hill Country' conference, a landmark event dedicated to sustainable water practices and conservation in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, was held in Boerne on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees discussed the need to better inform the community before voting on the potential restructuring of the board of trustees from five single-member districts and two at-large trustees to seven single-member districts at their regularly scheduled meeting Monday.
Andre J. Symon
The San Marcos Police Department has released additional information regarding the identity of the person who was killed in an alleged homicide on Monday.
Clockwise, from top, the SMCISD Bowie Elementary Champions competed for the spirit stick and house cup during a school-wide assembly on Oct. 27and the school hosted its Fall Festival on Oct. 30, with pumpkin painting, costumes, games and food. Over at Travis Elementary, the library bookshelves came to life with some fan favorite pumpkin-painted storybook characters on Oct. 25. Students voted for their favorites.
Photo by SMCISD
PUMPKIN DAYS
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