New research from Texas State University in collaboration with other institutions identifies that veterans routinely are less healthy overall than the general population.
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U.S. military veterans historically suffer worse overall health than other Americans.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton again stayed away from his impeachment trial Wednesday as one of his former aides who reported him to the FBI in 2020 testified that he confronted the Republican about why he appeared to keep going out of his way to help one of his donors.
On Monday, the city of San Marcos will hold a brief remembrance to honor the memories of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony begins at 8:40 a.m. at City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins. The program opens with a welcome from San Marcos Fire Department Chief Les Stephens followed by words from Mayor Jane Hughson. The SMFD Honor Guard will raise the flag flown over San Marcos' City Hall on the morning of 9/11. The poem, “The Tolling of the Bell,” will be read, followed by the ringing of the historical fire bell and a moment of silent reflection. The public is invited to place flowers on the Flower Memorial. The memorial will remain in place through the afternoon, for those who would like to stop by and add a flower.
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9/11 Ceremony Planned
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a relationship with someone younger. I’m 17, and he’s 15. When I first met him, I was told he was a junior. We were close friends and have been through so much together, good and bad, and we’ve now been in a six-month relationship.
On Monday at approximately 5 p.m., the Kyle Police Department stated they responded to the 23000 block of Interstate Highway 35 in connection to reports of a welfare concern involving a male lying in the grassy median.
Brandi Ashby
The Texas Division of Emergency Management recently announced the transfer of Assistant Chief Brandi Ashby to the newly- created TDEM Region 8.
Although there are clearly challenges facing the global economy, the outlook for Texas remains largely favorable.
In August, the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member, Maurices, as it celebrated a reopening at its Stonecreek Crossing Shopping Center location, 750 Barnes Drive. The women's clothing retail store offers a wide selection of attire including shoes and dresses. Above, left, Jessica Vasquez, center, receives the store's membership plaque from Chamber President/CEO Page Michel, right.
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San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce: Ribbon Cutting
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at the Climate Science hosts The Good, The Bad, and The Wicked conference today in the LBJ Grand Ballroom in the LBJ Student Center at the Texas State University campus in San Marcos.
As Texas State celebrates a winning week in football, another rite of passage is underway on campus: sororities are rushing new members during Texas State Rush Week. Top, the young women of Chi Omega welcome new candidates in their sorority red and black. Above, the members of Delta Zeta are ready in pink and white to greet potential sisters.
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College Rush Week
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