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The image shows firefighters on the scene of the fatal fire at the Iconic Village in July 2018. Arson was later ruled as the cause.
File photo by city of San Marcos

This image shows the aftermath of the fire at the Iconic Village Apartment that killed five people in July 2018. Officials announced Tuesday an arrest has been made in connection to the ongoing investigation.
Drone photo by Jakob Hageman

Arrest made in Iconic Village arson

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00am

After almost five years of waiting for answers to who may have caused one of the most devastating fires in San Marcos history–the arson that destroyed the Iconic Village Apartment, killing five–officials announced Wednesday that an arrest has been made.

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San Marcos City Council has a special meeting called for 10:30 a.m. July 7 at City Hall and online. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss staff and council goals related to meetings with federal and congressional representatives from the council’s legislative trip to Washington, D.C. that occurred on June 14 and
15. Above, City Council members, Mayor Jane Hughson and city staff are pictured during the recent trip to Washington to discuss possible projects with federal officials.
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City will discuss recent Washington, D.C. trip

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00am

City will discuss recent Washington, D.C. trip

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ECONOMIST: All about the people

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00am

Texas reached a notable milestone according to the latest release of US Census Bureau population data – the Lone Star State’s Hispanic racial/ ethnic group is now the largest.

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Kyle enters next phase for comprehensive plan

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00am

The city of Kyle invites community members to participate as the city enters the next phase of its Comprehensive Master Plan Process, prioritization and implementation.

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University's yoga research offers many health benefits

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00am

New research conducted in part at Texas State University suggests that hot yoga may counteract the negative effects of diets high in salt in Black women.

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The Texas State bench celebrates a Bobcat point during the 2022 season. The Bobcats will look to be in the running for a Sun Belt Conference Championship this season.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Bobcats release 2023 schedule

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State announced the schedule for the 2023 season as the Bobcats look to make another run at a Sun Belt Conference Championship.

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2023 TXST Schedule

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00am

Tennessee Classic

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Jaxon Canady accelerates during his running competition. Canady will compete at the AAU Junior Olympics in July and August.
Photo submitted by Melissa Rodriguez

Jaxon Canady shows off his newly won medals.
Photo submitted by Melissa Rodriguez

Local track star qualifies for AAU Junior Olympics

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00am

San Marcos local Jaxon Canady qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics Games Track and Field Competition after placing in the top six of the 800-meter run in the 8 and under division at the AAU Regional Qualifier in Converse, Texas.

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Couple takes it slow as romance develops

Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00am

Dear Abby

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Arrest made in Iconic Village Apartment fire

Wed, 07/05/2023 - 5:13pm

After almost five years of waiting for answers to who may have caused one of the most devastating fires in San Marcos history–the arson that destroyed the Iconic Village Apartment, killing five–off