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Mathworks program at Texas State held a youth math camp. Above, the Freese Family of Megan, Tori, Melissa and Kennedie, who won the t-shirt contest. Bottom left, Webber Foundation Executive Director Marisol Foster and Program Manager Courtney Horm. Bottom right, Stephanie Gilly talks with Max Warshauer.
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Teaching math to enrich lives

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:00am

The Mathworks program at Texas State held their summer youth math camp this past week, hosting a ceremony Thursday at the San Marcos High School to recognize the teachers that participated, the sponsors and the annual T-Shirt contest winner.

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Trap-neuter-release programs for cats are now all legally protected in Texas

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:00am

Tammy Dexter never thought she would see the day when a trap-neuter- release program for cats would come to her suburban Houston community.

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On Saturday on the campus of Texas State University, they will celebrate the fifth year of TXST New Ventures, with the Cohort Celebration and Pitch Day. At the same time, those in charge will welcome the 2023 Cohort. The public is invited to meet these talented young people, hear their pitches and mingle with program alumni. There will be teams from many fields participating including healthcare, materials science, digital twins and transportation. Partners for this event include Dell for Startups, the Greater San Marcos Partnership, Splash Coworking and UFCU, with the Texas State Centers of Excellence offering expertise from the Media Innovation Lab, Concrete Industry Management, the Translational Health Research Center and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Meet the entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. At 1 p.m. the four finalists will present and at 2 p.m. all attending will hear from Christy Cardenas, Managing Partner Grit Ventures. She is a prominent player in the venture capital arena. There will be some snacks but most of all, a chance to learn.

Last weekend, I got my motorcycle license after a two day course, and I’m ready to purchase my first bike.

I plan to head to San Marcos Motorcycles to check out their selection.

If I get one, I will be riding my new hog through the Hill Country to check out the beautiful views that our town and the surrounding areas have to offer. Since the heat is more than stifling, I plan to drive very fast so that I can get the wind in my hair and somewhat dry the sweat that I am sure to be covered in. I may cruise on over to the river and take a dip because it is the only pleasantly cooled spot in town.

Then I’ll probably head to Zelick’s for a cold brew and a bite to eat, so I can take advantage of the front row parking that a motorcycle will afford me. Wish me luck–My mom’s incredibly nervous.

Come celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 17 at the Dunbar Recreation Center.

The community celebration will begin at 2 p.m. and will include food, music, arts and crafts, activities for children and adults, vendors and a silent auction.

Hosted by the Dunbar Heritage Association, this celebration promises to be a fun, family-friendly inclusive event to commemorate the history, culture and traditions of Black Americans in San Marcos, specifically surrounding June 19, 1865–otherwise known as Juneteenth or Jubilee Day–when slaves first learned that they were free. Lil Lafayette will serve up Creole food, and festivities will run from 2 to 7 p.m.

On Sunday, Roughhouse Brewing is having a Father’s Day celebration with all-day Micheladas.

Treat dad to a cool, summertime favorite under the shade at Roughhouse’s outdoor picnic area.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:00am

NEW VENTURES

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While school is officially out for the summer, programs that emphasize skills development are in high gear. The annual San Marcos Dance Camp wrapped up June 2. Miller and Goodnight Middle School campers spent the week learning hip-hop,contemporary and pom and jazz.
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Dance Days

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:00am

Dance Days

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Live Music

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:00am

Savage’s Wimberley

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San Marcos opens the 2023 season on the road as the Rattlers make the trip up north to Hutto to battle the Hippos.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:00am

Rattlers will battle Hippos at start of key 2023 season

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Shortstop Chase Mora celebrates with his teammates during his leadoff double against Texas.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Mora makes Freshman All-American Team

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:00am

After a historic freshman campaign, Texas State’s Chase Mora was named to the Perfect Game Freshman All-American Second Team on Thursday.

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Dear Abby

Grad student frets about boyfriend’s social life

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: My partner, “Josh,” and I (we’re both male) have been together for two years. We met while living in LA and were fortunate to be accepted to grad schools in NYC. We’re not living together now as our schools are in different boroughs, but we see each other most weekends.

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Governor, lawmakers seek property tax compromise

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 12:00am

State lawmakers, entering a third week of special-session gridlock over property taxes, are looking for new ways to break the impasse and get a bill to Gov. Greg Abbott that he would sign.

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Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra swears in Hays County 4-H Council officers. Shown are Becerra, Counsel Delegate Elena Romero- Piche, Parliamentarian Luke Mosser, Social Officer Quincy Raines, Counsel Delegate Layla Elyabouri, President Kaitlyn Miller and Second Vice President Marlena Moore.
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