Nick Castillo

Contact Nick Castillo at ncastillo@sanmarcosrecord.com.

Above, Pamela Watts speaks during a protest in July where she, and supporters, continued to seek justice for Jennifer Miller. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

City addresses fatal car collision caused by off-duty SMPD officer; Life-partner of woman killed says case is a 'long way from over'

Fri, 09/03/2021 - 8:48pm

The City of San Marcos acknowledged that it could have taken a different disciplinary approach after an off-duty SMPD officer caused a fatal crash, following criticism for not taking disciplinary a

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San Marcos woman dies of COVID-19, 154 new cases recorded Friday

Fri, 09/03/2021 - 4:04pm

A San Marcos woman in her 40s recently died of COVID-19, the Hays County Local Health Department reported Friday.

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Above, Milagro's Hill Country Tex Mex's 'chili relleno' — a roasted poblano stuffed with chicken, smoked corn, pico de gallo and mixed cheese then fried and topped with tomatillo cream sauce served with rice and beans. Below, Milagro's lunch special No. 1: cheese enchilada topped with Milagro’s carne sauce, one crispy beef taco served with rice and beans. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Milagro's Hill Country Tex Mex

Thu, 09/02/2021 - 6:38pm

Headed toward Wimberley and looking for good Tex Mex? Then Milagro's Hill Country Tex Mex is the spot for you.

This Wimberley eatery dishes out great Tex Mex at a reasonable price.

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2 Hays County men die of COVID-19, 118 new cases recorded Thursday

Thu, 09/02/2021 - 4:51pm

Two Hays County men recently died of COVID-19, marking the county’s 323rd and 324th coronavirus-related fatalities.

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SMCISD moves three elementary classrooms to remote conference to limit COVID-19 spread

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 8:43pm

Three San Marcos Consolidated ISD classrooms will move to remote conferencing to limit the spread of COVID-19, according to a letter sent to parents by Superintendent Dr. Michael Cardona.

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The City of San Marcos hosted a Mermaid Month kickoff event at San Marcos Rec Hall on Wednesday, celebrating the city's recent designation as the Mermaid Capital of Texas. Above, July Moreno, founder and executive director of Mermaid Society SMTX, speaks at Wednesday's ceremony. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

San Marcos kicks off Mermaid Month

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 8:11pm

San Marcos celebrated all things mermaid Wednesday with the official kickoff of Mermaid Month.

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2 Hays County women die of COVID-19, 195 new cases recorded Wednesday

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 5:16pm

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

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2 Hays County residents die of COVID-19, 259 new cases reported Tuesday

Tue, 08/31/2021 - 7:31pm

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

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Over 36,000 San Marcos residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Tue, 08/31/2021 - 6:58pm

Over 36,000 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.