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Cyrus Gray

NIGHTMARE ANNIVERSARY 50 YEARS & COUNTING

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 12:00am

I was introduced to the carceral system on March 5th, 2018 when my good friend Devonte Amerson and I were wrongfully accused and placed in Hays County Jail, where we faced seemingly insurmountable circumstances fighting for our justice and freedom. Unfortunately, this is the case for millions of Americans each day that have been subjected to the cruel criminal legal system that exists in this country and in our “Great State of Texas” for the past 50 years.

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Senate passes tax cut bills with goal of lowering taxes, benefiting schools

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 12:00am

The Texas Senate last week unanimously approved a $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes and inject billions of dollars into public schools.

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If Texas leaves national voter fraud prevention group, what next?

Sun, 03/26/2023 - 5:00am

Secretary of state’s office is still rebuilding trust after 2019 voter roll cleanup debacle.

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Let's get our kids behind the wheel

Sun, 03/26/2023 - 5:00am

The sun is shining today and Spring is upon us.

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Pay attention to police, city negotiations

Sun, 03/26/2023 - 5:00am

The 'meet and confer” negotiations between the police union and the city of San Marcos about the terms and conditions of police work were begun last Thursday morning (3-23-23) at 11 a.m. at City Hall. The meeting was open to the public, but was not available on the city’s cable television channel or on the internet.

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Let’s get our kids behind the wheel

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

The sun is shining today and Spring is upon us.

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Seeking transparency on SMART projects

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

Dear San Marcos Neighbors, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council, We, the undersigned, have concerns about the proposed changes to the SMART terminal and hope that you consider the following when making your final vote: The potential for environmental harm on a large scale without meaningful accountability measures to protect or reimburse nearby neighbors and the river.

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Spring broke: Surving seasonal break

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

When my three semi-grown daughters were young (and since I work in the lucrative world of public education), we’d spend our spring break holidays riding bikes to the park, making dadsized pillow forts in the living room and raiding the gift shop at the zoo.

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Area student death prompts bill for fentanyl eductation

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:00am

The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported.