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Above, Garcia's Beef Enchilada Dinner — Two beef enchiladas served with rice, beans, a garnish salad and one tortilla. Left, Garcia's Migas Norteñas — scrambled eggs mixed with crispy tortilla strips, cheese, onions, tomatoes and jalapeño peppers served alongside refried beans and fried potatoes. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Garcia's Mexican Restaurant

Thu, 07/30/2020 - 8:11pm

Looking for comfort food?

You’ll find it at this well-known San Marcos restaurant — two restaurants to be exact.

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James Michael Harvey

Hays County deputies arrest man on multiple felony charges

Thu, 07/30/2020 - 7:47pm

The Hays County deputies arrested a man on multiple state jail felonies Wednesday.

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Daily Record infographic by Cotlon Ashabranner

Hays County reports 3 COVID-19 fatalities, 21 additional cases

Thu, 07/30/2020 - 7:34pm

Three Hays County residents have died from COVID-19, the Hays County Local Health Department reported Thursday.

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Viewers at Palmer's Restaurant, Bar & Courtyard watch San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson's State of the City Address on Wednesday. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Chamber holds virtual State of the City

Wed, 07/29/2020 - 7:40pm

Mayor Jane Hughson and San Marcos Consolidated ISD Superintendent Michael Cardona discussed the city and school’s current growth and future at the

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Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner

Hays County reports 73 COVID-19 recoveries, 42 new cases

Tue, 07/28/2020 - 5:44pm

The Hays County Local Health Department reported 73 additional county residents have recovered from COVID-19, 42 new cases and one hospital discharge Tuesday.

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Hays County acquired 28.7 acres of property near the San Marcos river located just east of Interstate 35 and south of River Road, which it plans to use for a project aimed at regional connectivity and recreation options for county residents. Photo courtesy of Hays County

Hays County aims at enhancing connectivity, recreation options with Cape's Pond Project

Mon, 07/27/2020 - 6:31pm

Hays County is aiming at enhancing and expanding regional connectivity and recreation options for county residents with the acquisition of 28.7 acres of property near the San Marcos River.

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Daily Record infographic Colton Ashbranner

San Marcos woman dies from COVID-19; County reports 70 new cases

Mon, 07/27/2020 - 5:11pm

A San Marcos woman has died from COVID-19, marking the 25th coronavirus-related fatality in Hays County.

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Soraya Alexis Montoya

Hays County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Kyle teenager

Sat, 07/25/2020 - 11:56pm

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing Kyle teenager.

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Texas State University President Denise Trauth said in a letter released Friday that the university would offer more online classes for the fall semester. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo