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Above, Cody's Bistro's Blackened Redfish Tacos which was served with avocado, pickled onion, Brussels sprout slaw and a chimichurri aioli. The tacos were nestled on top of 2 corn-flour tortillas and served with black beans and rice. Below, Brian’s Burger. An 8 oz. Kobe beef creation named after a former bartender of the establishment several years ago. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Cody's Bistro

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 6:42pm

There’s just something particularly swanky when you walk into Cody’s Bistro.

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Infographics by Colton Ashabranner

Hays County tallies 120 COVID-19 recoveries, 21 new cases

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 5:18pm

The Hays County Local Health Department reported Thursday that an additional 110 county residents have recovered from COVID-19 alongside 21 new lab-confirmed cases.

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Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

SEEING RED

Wed, 09/02/2020 - 7:17pm

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Council establishes use of force committee

Wed, 09/02/2020 - 7:10pm

San Marcos City Councilmembers called for the application process to begin for an ad hoc committee to review the San Marcos Police Department’s use of force policies.

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Above, the Kyle City Council voted Tuesday to rename the pool in Gregg-Clarke Park after former Mayor James Adkins — the city's first Black mayor. Photo courtesy of the City of Kyle

Kyle public swimming pool named after city’s first Black mayor

Wed, 09/02/2020 - 7:07pm

Usually referred to as the pool in Gregg-Clarke Park, Kyle City Council officially named the community swimming pool in memory of former Mayor James Adkins.

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Residents see unexpected utility late fee charges

Wed, 09/02/2020 - 7:03pm

Some San Marcos residents who normally pay utility bills with auto-payments saw unexpected late fees this month when the City of San Marcos changed to a new system.

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The uproar over the Harris County plan is the latest front in the battle over mail-in voting during the pandemic in Texas. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks Harris County from sending mail-in ballot applications to all its voters

Wed, 09/02/2020 - 6:58pm

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris County from sending mail-in ballot applications to all its voters for the November election.

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House subpoenas embattled Postal Service leader over delays

Wed, 09/02/2020 - 6:56pm

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Jason Giulietti

Economic development ROI on funding is jobs, not kickbacks

Wed, 09/02/2020 - 6:50pm

Local government and private enterprise both invest in the economic growth of their communities, and the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) serves as just one of countless examples throughout th

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The Economist: Federal Reserve policy shift

Wed, 09/02/2020 - 6:45pm

A shift in Federal Reserve policy was recently announced. This newsflash could easily be missed in the midst of a pandemic, significant economic dislocations, and social unrest.