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T.J. Finley looks for his receiver, during offensive drills at Fall Camp. Finley is one of three quarterbacks competing for the starting position under Head Coach G.J. Kinne.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Head Coach G.J. Kinne addresses the media following the completion of practice. Kinne, along with offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich, look to find a new starter quarterback before the season opener against Baylor.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

FIGHTING FOR POSITION

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 12:00am

Bobcat quarterback battle rages on through recent practice camp

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Court to discuss need for pretrial case management software, election security

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Commissioners Court is set to meet today at 9 a.m. On the agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting is the possible purchase of case management software for pretrial services, additional funds for RM 12 safety improvements, the purchase of security cameras for the IT and elections department and a Hays County Historical Commission appointment.

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Leading his team, the TXST Bobcats, onto the field is man of the hour, John Navarrette.
Photo provided by John Navarrette

Aug. 1 was declared John Navarrette Day in the city of San Marcos, by virtue of a proclamation approved by the city council. Left, John Navarrette and his wife, Chloe, share a moment during an earlier celebration held at Texas State University and below, John Navarrette holds an award presented to him by the university on behalf of his status as a distinguished alumni of the school.
Photos prosvided by John Navarrette

Day proclaimed for local self-made man, philanthropist

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00am

Recognizing one of the city's most dedicated residents, in a ceremony at city hall, last week, Aug. 1 was proclaimed “John Navarrette Day” by San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson.

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Above, approximately 400 acres burned in the Oak Grove area of Hays County, destroying the residence of Michael and Travis Hinz, off Thurman Road.
Photo provided by Texas A&M Forest Service
Left, the white plume that residents saw on Friday signaled the beginning of a long weekend for local, state and even out of state firefighters.
Daily Record photo by Alex McKay

Top left, Dozer crews start work on the right flank of the Oak Grove Fire Friday.
Photo courtesy of W. Flocke/Texas A&M Forest Service.
Top right, a tree branch smolders two days after the fire stopped spreading. Crews working on hot spots Monday.
Photo courtesy of K. Flocke/Texas A&M Forest Service.
Left, A TV crew interviews Michael and Travis Hinz who lost their home in the wildfire. Right, a helicopter prepares to douse the fire.
Photos provided by Hays County Emergency Management.

Oak Grove Fire

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00am

Family faces loss of home, wildfire mostly contained

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Husband’s motorcycle yen has mom of three worried

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00am

Dear Abby

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Savannah Tedder

San Marcos native earns military excellence honors

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00am

Seaman Recruit Savannah Tedder, Division 189, graduated as the top sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) on July 28.

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Explosion rocks Dallas paint facility

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00am

A worker was injured early Monday when an explosion set a paint manufacturing plant in the Dallas suburbs ablaze and shot a series of fireballs into the night sky.