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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts headlined the 2019 SXSW Interactive Bash at Stubb's BBQ. Photo by Colton Ashabranner

Austin officials cancel SXSW over virus concerns

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

AUSTIN (AP) — The organizers of South By Southwest — which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors and some of Hollywood and music's biggest stars — announced Friday they had cancelled the annual arts and technology festival, saying they're “devastated" but recognize it is necessary to prevent a serious threat of contagion.

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City names new Director of Neighborhood Enhancement

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

The City of San Marcos named a new Director of Neighborhood Enhancement.

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San Marcos CISD Board set for regular meeting

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Consolidated Board of Trustees will consider a financial plan to issue the district’s Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds series 2020 and an interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority for mobile radio service and equipment. The board will discuss and

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Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows his new chief of staff

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of one of the most daunting crises of his administration, President Donald Trump announced he had made a major staff overhaul, replacing his acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney with Republican Rep. Mark Meadows.

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Suit: Website sold ammo to underage accused Texas shooter

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

SANTA FE (AP) — A teenager accused of fatally shooting 10 people at a Texas high school in 2018 was able to buy more than 100 rounds of ammunition online because his age was not verified, according to a lawsuit alleging that the website involved broke federal law.

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Poll: Slight majority believes CROWN Act in Texas wouldn't be beneficial

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

The Daily Record’s online poll from Feb. 7 - March 6 asked readers whether they think passing the CROWN Act in Texas would be beneficial. Members of the Texas

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Above, Guadalupe County Commissioners Greg Seidenberger, Drew Engelke, Jim Wolverton, Judy Cope, County Judge Kyle Kutscher, District Judge Bill Old, Guadaulpe County Attorney Bob Etlinger, Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center Board of Directors Jehu Derrickson, Brenda Jarden-Holten, Neal Linnartz and CTDRC staff members Martha Joyce and Randolph Goodman. Photo submitted by CTDRC

CTDRC signs agreement with Guadalupe County

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center is a Texas nonprofit serving Central Texas with the principal purpose of providing the citizens of the county and surrounding counties with access to affordable, quality, effective, alternative dispute resolution services, including mediation, negotiation, facilitation and conciliation.

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Rockin’ Free Radio at KZSM

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

KZSM proudly features programming you won’t hear anywhere else. On Thursdays from 10 p.m. to midnight, you can tune in to Metal Mark Live to meet Metal Mark Moniz, the Godson of heavy metal. Mark provides an outlet for the local rock and roll and heavy metal scene. “I'm resurrecting music that has never reached any commercial air play,” he says. “These old songs need to be heard before they slip away in history.”

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Photos courtesy of the City of San Marcos/Jennifer Hayes

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

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Video: Police shocked Texas college student before shooting

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

DENTON (AP) — Police shocked a Texas college student holding a frying pan and a cleaver twice with a stun gun before an officer fatally shot him as he advanced toward them carrying the pan, newly released body camera footage of the January shooting shows.