Nick Castillo

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San Marcos High School's Rattler Marching Band received straight ones — the highest rating a march band can receive — at the UIL Region 12 Marching Contest for the first time since 2014. The Rattler Band's competition season continues Saturday at the UIL Area D Marching Contest at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. Above, the Rattler Band celebrates after the Region 12 contest. Photo submitted

MARCHING AHEAD: Rattler Band earns superior ratings, prepares for Area Marching Contest

Thu, 10/27/2022 - 9:18pm

As San Marcos High School’s marching band turns toward the home side, a wall of sound projects throughout the stadium as the performers begin their show.

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Edwards Aquifer Authority moves from Stage 4 down to Stage 3 permit restrictions

Thu, 10/27/2022 - 9:11pm

The Edwards Aquifer Authority recently downgraded from Stage 4 Critical Period Management permit reductions to Stage 3.

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Above, Ayden Melton and Alaina Melton with their dad James Melton at the Pumpkin Patch on Wednesday afternoon. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

PICK OF THE PATCH: First United Methodist Church's annual pumpkin patch draws crowds

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 7:36pm

San Marcos residents are getting into the fall season by visiting the Pumpkin Patch at the First United Methodist Church.

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Above, Nathan Fennell, staff attorney at Texas Fair Defense Project, speaks during a press conference regarding a recently filed lawsuit against Texas State University. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Lawsuit filed against Texas State asks for release of marijuana related disciplinary info

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 7:31pm

A lawsuit was filed against Texas State University on Wednesday.

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San Marcos Athletic Director/head football coach John Walsh received a five-game suspension from coaching following Tuesday’s University Interscholastic League State Executive Committee meeting. Above, Walsh (middle) goes over a play with senior quarterback Isaiah DeLeon and offensive coordinator Marvin Nash. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

San Marcos football banned from 2023-24 postseason, head coach given 5-game suspension

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 1:36pm

San Marcos High School’s varsity football program has been banned from postseason play for the 2023-24 season.

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Early voting began Monday for the Nov. 8 election. There are 14 early voting days in Texas. There are 14 early voting locations throughout Hays County with three in San Marcos. Above, voters wait outside the Hays County Government Center on Monday to cast their ballots. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY: Voters cast their ballots for Nov. 8 election, Hays County sees increase in registered voters

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 6:28pm

Voters took to the polls Monday for the first day of early voting.

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San Marcos Consolidated ISD Athletic Director and head football coach John Walsh (pictured above) along with other San Marcos High School representives will go before the UIL State Executive Committee on Tuesday. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

San Marcos High School to go back in front of UIL State Executive Committee

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 6:23pm

San Marcos High School will once again go before the University Interscholastic League State Executive Committee for alleged recruiting violations.

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Above, Texas State redshirt senior Nelson Mbanasor chases Southern Miss freshman quarterback Zach Wilcke during the Bobcats' 20-14 loss to the Golden Eagles inside Bobcat Stadium. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

COMMENTARY: Texas State left frustrated after heartbreaking loss to Southern Miss

Sat, 10/22/2022 - 9:13pm

For a brief moment Texas State overcame its failures.

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Early voting for the Nov. 8 election begins Monday. Above, campaign signs fill the grounds near the Hays County Government Center — an early voting location in San Marcos. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Early voting for Nov. 8 election begins Monday

Sat, 10/22/2022 - 3:18pm

Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election begins Monday.

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Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

DERBY DAY: TXST hosts annual homecoming soap box derby

Sat, 10/22/2022 - 3:11pm

Texas State University hosted its annual Homecoming Soap Box Derby on Friday. The event began in 1967 where students build homemade cars and race them against each other.

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