Nick Castillo

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Police officers from the San Marcos Police Department go through hostage training at Texas State University's Advance Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center during a training session in July. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

ALERRT Center receives $9.8 million for active shooter training

Sat, 10/22/2022 - 3:08pm

The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University was awarded $9.8 million to support its Integrated Response Training Program.

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Man struck by train in San Marcos expected to make full recovery

Sat, 10/22/2022 - 3:08pm

A man who was struck by a train Wednesday evening is expected to make a full recovery, City of San Marcos officials said.

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2 shot at San Marcos apartment, man arrested for aggravated assault with deadly weapon

Sat, 10/22/2022 - 10:57am

Two individuals were shot during a physical altercation at a San Marcos apartment complex.

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Texas Pie Company is known for its pies but we tried the restaurant's lunch. Above, a turkey and Swiss sandwich. Below, a ham and cheddar sandwich. Both handheld meals came with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and jalapenos. Mayo and mustard were served on the side. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Texas Pie Company

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 7:15pm

This week’s Foodie Friday took us up to Kyle.

We visited Texas Pie Company where this eatery’s slogan is simple: “Life is short, Eat more pie.”

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Man struck by train in San Marcos left in critical condition

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 3:11pm

A man was struck by a train Wednesday night, leaving him in critical condition.

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A crowd gathered to unveil a new sign marking "Boyhood Alley" on Wednesday. The unnamed alley south of the Hays County Historic Courthouse and adjacent to The Marc was recently renamed to honor director Richard Linklater's film, "Boyhood," which filmed scenes in the alley and across San Marcos. Above, a group picture is take after the new sign was uncovered. Below, Cathleen Sutherland, a producer of the film, speaks at a press conference on Wednesday. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Boyhood Alley recognized with sign unveiling

Wed, 10/19/2022 - 7:36pm

A crowd gathered around the alley south of the Hays County Historic Courthouse on Wednesday to celebrate its renaming.

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San Marcos Consolidated ISD’s Board of Trustees approved $4.3 million for renovations at Miller Middle School during Monday’s regular meeting. Screenshot via San Marcos CISD YouTube

SMCISD Board approves $4.3 million for Miller Middle School athletic facility renovations

Tue, 10/18/2022 - 7:39pm

The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees approved spending $4.3 million for renovations for Miller Middle School’s athletic facilities.

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Above, graduate student setter Emily DeWalt sets a ball during a Texas State match earlier this season. DeWalt tallied a team-high 17 digs which lead to 39 assists during the Bobcats’ sweep over Southern Miss on Friday. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

TXST begins weekend with sweep over Southern Miss

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 1:57pm

Texas State began its two-game, weekend series against Southern Miss with a 3-0 sweep.

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Mark Jones

Republican candidate for County Judge fined for campaign finance violations

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:49am

The Texas Ethics Commission fined Mark Jones, Hays County Commissioner Pct. 2 and Republican candidate for County Judge, $500 for campaign finance violations.

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Gas prices are back on the rise, according to AAA Texas. Above, a gas station in San Marcos lists its per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline price at $3.39. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo