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Above, Instead of cutting a ribbon, officials uncouple a fire hose to dedicate the city of San Marcos' newest fire facility, Station 6. Below, the new Station 6.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet

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San Marcos Fire Department Fire Marshal Jonathan Henderson

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Clockwise, veterans and youngsters share in the grand opening ceremonies that included a wetting and wiping down of Engine Six. Karina Metschlechner, 3, wipes down the engine. With a hearty push, Mayor Jane Hughson is joined by city staff and state officials to guide Engine 6 into its new home. Riley Ramirez, son of Jess and Stephen Ramirez cannot take his hands away from his favorite fire truck. Fire Marshal Jonathan Henderson was master of ceremonies for the grand opening.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet

Flags Wave for Station 6

City holds a grand opening of station

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La Sociedad Mutualista Cuauhtémoc celebrated its 81st anniversary on Saturday with the unveiling of its historical marker. Pictured from left are: David García, Marty García, Nicholas Costilla, Margie Vasquez, Salvador Vasquez, Jaime Cervantes, Fred Villanueva (President), Elvia Villanueva, Janie Longoria Secretary), Liz Castañeda (Vice President), Henry Reyna, Tomasa Perez, Dianna Price, Lupe Mendez, Johnny Padron and Mary Padron (Treasurer).
Photo provided by La Sociedad Mutualista Cuauhtémoc

La Sociedad Mutualista Cuauhtémoc unveils marker

La Sociedad Mutualista Cuauhtémoc unveils marker

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Texas Senate passes its tax bill as second special session gets under way in Austin

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The first special session ended with the Senate and House unable to agree on how to provide property tax relief.

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The Wimberley VFW Rodeo is the longest running rodeo in Hays County having first started in 1935 while taking place during the July 4th weekend. Being a partner of the local VFW chapter in Wimberley, the Rodeo is also a way to give back to the veterans who have served.
Daily Record Photo by Colton McWilliams

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Competitors competed in a thrilling three day weekend that featured bronc riding, bull riding, tie down roping, barrel racing, and even mutton bustin'. San Marcos’ own Kinsley Thornton competed in the mutton bustin' on Saturday.
Daily Record photo by Colton McWilliams

A HAYS COUNTY TRADITION

Wimberley VFW Rodeo celebrates their 77th year

New plan provides a shared vision for preserving the iconic Texas Hill Country
New plan provides a shared vision for preserving the iconic Texas Hill Country

Top, the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network created a plan to help preserve the area's unique natural qualities. Above, is a fox 'Hiding in Plain Sight,' as the name of the photo suggests.
Photo by Carol Serur

New plan provides a shared vision for preserving the iconic Texas Hill Country

The Hill Country Conservation Network is a group of like-minded organizations working to preserve the Texas Hill Country. Pictured is a kayak trip on the creek lined with cypress trees.
Photo by Robbyn Dodd

New plan provides a shared vision for preserving the iconic Texas Hill Country

A new report released this month by the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network (the Network) shines a spotlight on the need for investing in conservation as Central Texas grows. The Hill Country Land, Water, Sky and Natural Infrastructure Plan provides a data-driven vision for conservation of our region’s most important and defining natural resources.

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