Nick Castillo

Contact Nick Castillo at ncastillo@sanmarcosrecord.com.

The San Marcos Fire Department was dispatched to El Golfo de Mexico for a reported structure fire at approximately 10:22 a.m. A City of San Marcos spokesperson said fire crews quickly arrived on scene and saw heaving smoke coming from the gable vents and eaves of the restaurant’s roof. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

San Marcos Fire Department responds to fire at El Golfo de Mexico restaurant

Mon, 02/07/2022 - 3:54pm

A fire broke out at a local Mexican restaurant Monday morning.

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2 on Hays County Most Wanted list arrested

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 5:00am

Two men on the Hays County Most Wanted list were recently arrested.

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Hays County is urging residents to get their pets spayed or neutered during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. Photos courtesy of Hays County/Jennifer Hayes

County urges residents to spay, neuter pets during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 5:00am

Hays County is urging all residents to help control pet overpopulation by spaying and neutering their pets as the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter faces capacity issues.

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Above, Blind Salamander Cantina's chicken fajita quesadilla, which is served with guacamole and sour cream. Below, Blind Salamander's chicken fajita nachos — tortilla chips topped with queso, pico de gallo and chicken fajita served with a side of guacamole and sour cream Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Blind Salamander Cantina

Thu, 02/03/2022 - 4:18pm

A new patio bar and cantina has opened in San Marcos.

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Daily Record infographics by Colton Ashabranner

7 Hays County residents die of COVID-19, 744 new cases reported Wednesday

Thu, 02/03/2022 - 2:26pm

Seven Hays County residents recently died of COVID-19, the Hays County Local Health Department reported Wednesday.

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office looking to identify suspects after shots fired near Amazon facility in Buda

Thu, 02/03/2022 - 10:33am

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is asking for residents’ help in identifying suspects involved in a shooting near an Amazon facility in Buda.

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Daily Record file photo by Gerald Castillo

SMCISD, TXST close Thursday, Friday due to inclement weather, road conditions

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 6:43pm

Schools in San Marcos have closed Thursday and Friday due to expected inclement weather and poor driving conditions, including Texas State University, San Marcos Consolidated ISD, San Marcos Academ