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Wimberley fell short in the UIL 4A Division II State Championship game to Texarkana Pleasant Grove, 35-21, inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Texans battled with the Hawks throughout the first half on Friday, seeing themselves tied at 14-14 midway through the second quarter. But Pleasant Grove took a 21-14 lead into the half and never looked back. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Wimberley comes up short in state championship game

Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00am

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Commissioners to hold special meeting Monday

Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting Monday, where it’ll hold a public hearing and consider action on mandatory payments of all local hospitals in fiscal year

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Police: Body found likely Texas mom who vanished with baby

Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00am

AUSTIN (AP) — More than a week after a 33-year old Texas mother and her infant daughter vanished, authorities said Friday they found the woman dead more than 100 miles (160.93

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CTDRC, Gary Job Corps spread holiday joy to community

Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00am

Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center, Gary Job Corps Center and San Marcos Embassy Suites sang Christmas carols and gave out cookies to the residents of the San Marcos Nursing and

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A local toy drive held on Dec. 14 collected toys to help put a smile on children’s faces this Christmas. Sponsors of Toy Drive not pictured were Constable Pct 1 David Peterson’s office and Jackie Rodriguez-Cuevas from JaxTax Services. Two families were sponsored from Bohnam Elementary School and the remainder of the toys were given to Hays County Women’s Center. Pictured from left to right is Sarah Guckian, Advocate/Donations Coordinator, Veronica Medina, owner of JaxTax Services Jesse Cuevas, Ryan Ramirez and Erica Ann Villalpando who help put toy drive together. Submitted photo

Local toy drive spreads Christmas cheer

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Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work. All students who achieve their goals after a specified time are recognized as Terrific Kids. Photos submitted by San Marcos Kiwanis Club

San Marcos Kiwanis Club helps students through ‘Terrific Kids’ program

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US heads to court to build Trump border wall in Texas

Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00am

HOUSTON (AP) — Three years into Donald Trump’s presidency, the U.S. government is ramping up its efforts to seize private land in Texas to build a border wall. Trump’s signature

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Ambitious Texas law fails to make dent in jailhouse suicides

Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00am

In a county jail in central Texas, an inmate on suicide watch begins strangling himself with a phone cord. The guard watching him does not rush in because of security

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Photos by Jennifer Hayes

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00am

All adoptions include the pet’s spay or neuter, kennel vaccinations, rabies vaccination, microchip and city license. For more information or to adopt one of our Pets of the Week, visit

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City, county offices to close for holiday

Sun, 12/22/2019 - 12:00am

City of San Marcos and Hays County offices will close for the upcoming holiday. City offices, including City Hall, Public Library, Activity Center, Animal Shelter, Utility Offices and the Household