Nick Castillo

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Rudy Espinoza, William “Bill” Burnett, Rudy Espinoza, Lon Shell and Raymond “Ray” Hernandez were named to this year’s San Marcos Education Foundation Distinguished Alumni Class. The four honorees smile with their awards during a reception held Friday at San Marcos High School. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

DISTINGUISHED HONOR: San Marcos Education Foundation celebrates 4 SMHS graduates

Tue, 11/02/2021 - 6:44pm

Four San Marcos High School graduates were honored with the San Marcos Education Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Hays County reports 6 COVID-19 fatalities in weekly report

Tue, 11/02/2021 - 3:20pm

Six Hays County residents recently died of COVID-19, the Hays County Local Health Department reported in its weekly report.

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A CELEBRATION IN REMEMBRANCE: The Mistick Krewe of Okeanos hosts Day of the Dead Fiesta

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 7:03pm

Compañía de Danza Folklórica — a New Braunfels organization that aims to enhance and enrich Mexican-Folk history and culture through dance — recently performed at a Day of the Dead Fiesta.

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Commissioners to host assessment workshop

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 6:58pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court will host a workshop surrounding a needs assessment roadmap and funding for a Mental Health Hospital on Tuesday at 1 p.m.

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Tuesday marks election day for 2 city council places, propositions

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 6:54pm

San Marcos residents will have their chance to vote on two city council places and 13 city propositions on Tuesday.

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Nearly 40,000 San Marcos residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 6:48pm

Nearly 40,000 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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San Marcos police respond to kidnapping concern at Goodnight Middle School

Sun, 10/31/2021 - 5:00am

San Marcos police responded to concerns about a possible kidnapping near Goodnight Middle School on Wednesday.

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San Marcos Police Department Chief of Operations Brandon Winkenwerder and Cpl. Matthew Daenzer were added to a lawsuit involving an incident that occurred between a Biden-Harris campaign bus and supporters of former President Donald Trump on Oct. 30, 2020. Screenshot from lawsuit

2 SMPD officers added to Biden Bus lawsuit as 911 transcripts show police dismissed calls for escort through San Marcos

Sat, 10/30/2021 - 2:56pm

Two San Marcos Police Department officers were added to a lawsuit stemming from a Biden campaign bus incident that occurred a year ago.

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Above, a voter visits the polling location at the Hays County Government Center. Friday marks the final day for early voting. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Friday marks final day for early voting amid 'slow' turnout

Thu, 10/28/2021 - 6:42pm

Just 4% of Hays County registered voters have cast their ballots during early voting with Friday as the last day to head to the polls before election day.

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Above, El Taco Feliz 2's carne guisada plate, which came with tender beef served in gravy with rice, refried beans, a salad and tortillas. Below, El Taco Feliz 2's enchilada plate — two enchiladas filled with beef and cheese served with rice, refried beans, a small salad and tortillas. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter