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Dexter McCoil Sr. takes over the Bobcat defense as the new defensive coordinator being promoted from safeties coach.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

McCoil takes over defense as the Bobcats look to be more physical and disciplined

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:00am

The Texas State defense will be under new leadership as safeties coach Dexter McCoil Sr. was promoted to defensive coordinator over the offseason following the departure of Jonathan Patke who became the new defensive coordinator for the Duke Blue Devils.

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Aaron Lugo tags out the runner at third base for the final out of the inning. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Texas State's game with Texas suspended

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:11pm

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Based on 10-day averages of certain aquifer level and springflow readings, which are indicators of the current condition of the aquifer, the Critical Period Management Plan reductions are divided into the above stages.
Graphic by EAA

EAA declares increase to Stage 3

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:00am

The Edwards Aquifer Authority declared an increase from Stage 2 to Stage 3 Critical Period Management permit reductions for Edwards groundwater permit holders in the San Antonio Pool of the EAA’s jurisdiction within Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays and Medina counties.

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The Leadership San Marcos class of 2024.
Photo courtesy of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce

The GSMYC provides emergency shelter and supportive services to abused, neglected, and homeless youth in the San Marcos area. For more information, visit www.GSMYC.org.
Photo courtesy of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce

Leadership San Marcos launches fundraising campaign for the Greater San Marcos Youth Shelter renovations

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:00am

Leadership San Marcos, an all-volunteer organization of community leaders dedicated to fostering positive change, announced the commencement of a fundraising campaign to support renovation efforts at the Greater San Marcos Youth Council Crisis Shelter. This vital sanctuary provides refuge for abused and neglected children, offering them safety and support during times of crisis. Ten community volunteers are in the current Leadership Class. They have set a goal of raising $30,000 for shelter improvements by June and are asking for the community’s help to reach the goal.

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County to consider grants for flood planning

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court will submit a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board for more than $1 million, accept a grant to pay for an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and issue five proclamations at the regularly scheduled meeting on April 9.

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The crowds across Hays County never seemed to materialize as weather impacted the Total Solar Eclipse viewing possibilities across most of the United States. Top, while it was cloudy, there were still great views of the eclipse.
Photo by Lance Winter
Right, Texas State students check out the progress of the eclipse at University Camp in Wimberley.
Photo by Celeste Cook.
Bottom left, cars driving down Craddock Avenue were forced to turn on their lights during the middle of the solar eclipse.
Photo by Gerald Castillo

THE ECLIPSE

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:00am

THE ECLIPSE

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Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:00am

State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported.

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Shortstop Kutter Gage Webb makes the play on the groundball for the out. The Rattlers defeated New Braunfels twice this week to claim sole possession of first place.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo