San Marcos News

On Tuesday, staff, friends, family, fellow officers and co-workers took time to celebrate the 36-year career service award presented to Hays County Lt. Dennis Gutierrez. Through his years with the department, Gutierrez has worn many hats. According to Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler who presented Gutierrez with a portrait of the Hays County Historic Courthouse, 'He has been a tremendous asset to our agency, and we are truly lucky to have him. Thank you for your dedication.'
Photo by Hays County Sheriff's Office

Decades of Service

Thu, 08/24/2023 - 12:00am

Decades of Service

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Defensive backs Chris Mills and Tory Spears try to break up a pass against wide receiver Kole Wilson. The Bobcat Defense will change to a base defense of a 4-2-5 scheme under defensive coordinator Jonthan Patke.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

As the offense dominates the off-season news, the defense will look to improve on last season’s success.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

NOT FORGOTTEN

Thu, 08/24/2023 - 12:00am

Bobcat defense is ready to take a step forward under new coordinator Patke

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Colton McWilliams Colton's Corner

Despite heat, nothing beats Texas High School Football

Thu, 08/24/2023 - 12:00am

The 365-day wait is over, as Texas High School Football is back to kickoff the 2023 season.

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Two-Minute Warning

Thu, 08/24/2023 - 12:00am

TONIGHT

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Boyfriend in no hurry to walk down the aisle

Thu, 08/24/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I’m 44, and I have been dating a wonderful man for the last year and a half. He’s 44 as well. He has a nice home and job and has 50/50 custody of his three children, who adore me. I’m good to them, and we all get along well, just like a family.

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Business Showcase: Tailgate Edition

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:00am

Football theme bringing over 100 businesses to unique event

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Preliminary STAAR scores are in

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:00am

Board hears that early data shows areas of growth, needed improvement

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Even with school back in session, the San Marcos Public Library continues to provide a wealth of activities for the family. Last week, youngsters learned about Texas animals and made masks in the Growing Up Wild presentation and craft event. The next Growing Up Wild session is at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7.
Photo by San Marcos Public Library

Where It’s Wild

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:00am

Where It’s Wild

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Students from Mendez Elementary School held a parade and created a giant thank you note to present to the custodians and staff who, just like them, recently headed back to school.
Photo by SMCISD

Grateful Mendez Strikers

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:00am

Grateful Mendez Strikers

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School Resource Officers complete safety course

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:00am

Sheriff Gary Cutler commends nine members of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer unit for graduating in class number two of the Texas School Safety Center–School Based Law Enforcement master’s program. This 4-day course covered a multitude of sessions that covered advanced topics like understanding the development of the adolescent brain, bullying/cyberbullying, mental health issues in today’s youth and suicide prevention and intervention. This course reinforces the dedication of our SROs to better serve the students and staff members at our Hays County schools. From left, are: Jacob Starr, Ronnie Verette, Brent Bartsch, Alfredo Munoz, Steve Avalos, Manuel Moreno and Roland Cunningham. Not in the picture were Roger Ramirez and Sam Montemayor. Photo provided by Hays County Sheriff’s Office