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Cash Miller tries to break the tackle during the Bears game against Texas School for the Deaf. The Bears rushed for 183 yards in their 40-38 win over the Rangers, which saw Academy win on a buzzer-beating touchdown pass.
Photo submitted by Becky Crauthers

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Mark Mehrens blocks the PAT kick during the Bears 40-38 win over Texas School for the Deaf. This was one of two blocked PAT kicks that helped Academy defeat the Rangers.
Photo submitted by Becky Crauthers

Bears stun the Rangers on buzzer-beating touchdown

In one of the most thrilling games of the season, San Marcos Academy defeated Texas School for the Deaf, 40-38, with the Bears winning on a buzzer-beating four-yard touchdown pass to beat the Rangers.

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Dr. Elvin Holt blazed a trail at Texas State University and Central Texas. He died Sept. 18.
Photo provided by Jon Leonard

Community honors late Dr. Elvin Holt

Whether through his contributions at the Calaboose African American History Museum in San Marcos or his research at Texas State University where he served as teacher and scholar, becoming a professor emeritus, few will likely forget knowing Dr. Elvin Holt, who died on Sept. 18, days before his 78th birthday.

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Tails and flower crowns were in evidence Saturday as San Marcos rolled out a seascape carpet of floats to honor the Mermaid Society of Texas with a parade and street faire.
Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

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In a week that included members of the Mermaid Society of Texas reaching out to donate books to area schools, the highlight of the organization's days spent in sparkles

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Members of the Mermaid Society of Texas shared the stage with other organizations and groups on Saturday–even a goat dressed appropriately in mermaid regalia. Young and old donned sparkles and silicon mermaid tails to highlight San Marcos as the Mermaid Capital of Texas.
Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

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Parade, faire capture imagination

Mermaid Society of Texas turns streets into sea of color

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