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ln July, Mermaid Society of Texas held their first ever Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest - Pep Rally on the new Mermaid Patio at Ivar's River Pub. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Editor’s note: This story is the second installment of a four-part series looking back at the year that was — 2021.
Above, The Texas State men's basketball team won its first Sun Belt regular season championship with a 58-49 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Feb. 26. The Bobcats' regular season title marks their first men's basketball championship since 1999. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Editor’s note: This story is the first installment of a four-part series looking back at the year that was — 2021.
Above, Mike Holmes and Jon Cradit speak to Craig and Wendi Foster, who own Martindale Schoolhouse, during a ceremony dedicating the old Martindale School and Gymnasium as a Texas Historical Marker. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo
MARTINDALE — A small crowd gathered around the old Martindale School and Gymnasium recently to celebrate its designation as an official Texas Historical Marker.
Marie Kalka
City of San Marcos Director of Finance Marie Kalka submitted her resignation.
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A San Marcos bouncer involved in an argument that resulted in the death of a 24-year-old man has been arrested.
Daily Record infographics by Colton Ashabranner
A San Marcos woman in her 70s recently died of COVID-19, marking the 411th coronavirus-related fatality in Hays County.
Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner
San Marcos is nearing 42,000 residents who’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Above, workers around San Marcos try to clear the roadways during February's Winter Storm Uri. Hays County's Office of Emergency Services is working to prepare of any winter weather that may be seen. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Following February’s Winter Storm Uri, the Hays County Office of Emergency Services is preparing for any potential severe weather that may occur this winter.
Above, SMCISD nurse Eliza Herrera administers a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Lori Moreno during a clinic in March at San Marcos High School. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
San Marcos Consolidated ISD will soon offer a $100 incentive for eligible district employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster.
Above, Pamela Watts speaks at a press conference where she asked for a new grand jury in the case of San Marcos Police Department Sgt. Ryan Hartman who killed Jennifer Miller — Watts' life partner — when he crashed into their car on June 10, 2020 in Lockhart. The original grand jury no-billed Hartman's case. Below, Watts holds a sign at the Caldwell County Justice Center that made it read "injustice center." Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo
LOCKHART — In front of the Caldwell County Justice Center, Pamela Watts renewed calls for a new grand jury proceeding in a case involving the death of Jennifer Miller.
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