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The City of San Marcos and Texas State University's Department of Psychology have teamed up to create Science in the Parks, a research study designed to promote science outreach in the community. Photo submitted by the City of San Marcos

City, Texas State partner for Science in the Parks program

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:00am

Texas State University’s Department of Psychology and the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department have partnered for Science in the Parks, a partnership designed to promote science outre

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Hopdoddy San Marcos location to open Wednesday

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 10:12am

San Marcos’ Hopdoddy Burger Bar location will open on Wednesday, the restaurant said in a press release.

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Texas State student found unresponsive in residence hall, later pronounced dead

Sun, 10/20/2019 - 10:18pm

A Texas State University student was found unresponsive at a residence hall and was later pronounced dead, the university said in a tweet.

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From left to right, San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce President Jason Mock, CTMC President Anthony Stahl, Director of Translational Health Research Initiative at Texas State University Dr. Melinda Villagran and CEO of Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Paul Fletcher hold a discussion on health and workforce on Thursday. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Experts talk healthcare, workforce at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Sun, 10/20/2019 - 12:00am

The current state of health in the United States is unsustainable, according to Central Texas Medical Center President and CEO Anthony Stahl. Stahl, along with CEO of Workforce Solutions Rural

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City Council candidates showcase differences at debate

Sun, 10/20/2019 - 12:00am

Maxfield Baker and Mark Gleason, both San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commissioners, are up for election for San Marcos City Council Place 1. Gleason and Baker

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SMA secures playoff berth with win over John Paul II

Sat, 10/19/2019 - 2:28pm

Friday’s win hasn’t fully sunk in with senior defensive end Gordon Murphy.

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Kyle Police name suspect in September homicide

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 12:06pm

Kyle Police identified a suspect in the murder of 19-year-old Benjamin Albert Verse, officials said.

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Dancers led by Head Gourd Dancer Dennis Begay (center) dance in the arena to an inter-tribal song during the during the 2017 Sacred Springs Powwow. Daily Record file photos

Sacred Springs Powwow brings cultures together

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 12:00am

Local Coahuiltecans believe Spring Lake is truly a sacred place.

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Common gives his speech to a record-breaking crowd. Daily Record photos by Colton Ashabranner

Common breaks crowd record at LBJ Distinguished Lecture Series

Thu, 10/17/2019 - 12:00am

Grammy, Emmy and Oscar-Winning artist, author and activist Common spoke on Texas State University’s Common Experience theme of “Truth” in front of a record-breaking crowd inside Strahan Arena on Tu

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Claudia Cormier shared her story about surviving a traumatic accident and her hope to return to her duties as a San Marcos Police Department officer. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Cormier shares her story

Sun, 10/13/2019 - 12:00am

Claudia Cormier shared her story for the first time Friday. The San Marcos Police Department officer, who lost her right leg when she was hit by an SUV...

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Do you think the cite and release ordinance should leave room for police discretion?

City policy on cite and release is one step closer to coming to fruition after the San Marcos City Council heard an update from the Criminal Justice Reform Committee on Oct.