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The Rotary Club of San Marcos awarded scholarships to nine area seniors from San Marcos High School and Hill Country Christian School. The awards are for the 2023-2024 school year. Recipients from San Marcos High School include Lauren Lopez, Gael Martinez-Alvardo, Waylon Mitchell, Briana Sosa, Roan Turley, Hannah Williams, and Sophia Zavala. Hill Country Christian School recipients include Carigan Juel Davis and Caleb Robert Noble. Half of the scholarship for Gael Martinez-Alvardo was raised by students at Travis Elementary. Gael Martinez-Alvardo, is third from the left, along with Rotarians and educators from Travis Elementary School.
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Rotary Club awards scholarships in San Marcos

Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:00am

Rotary Club awards scholarships in San Marcos

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In surprise move, Texas House Committee advances bill to raise age to purchase semi-automatics

Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:00am

In a surprise move days after the Allen mall shooting and hours before a key legislative deadline, a Texas House committee advanced a bill Monday that would raise the minimum age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles.

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May is motorcycle awareness month

Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:00am

As motorcycle fatalities continue to rise and the spring weather draws more riders to Texas roadways, TxDOT is urging drivers to look twice and be considerate on the road around motorcycle riders.

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Clock ticks away on bills for 2023

Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:00am

Clock ticking on moving bills The clock is ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week in a story in the Austin American- Statesman. Patrick presides over the Senate and is worried many bills that have made it out of House committees but have not gone before the full chamber will not be considered before the session ends.

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Chase Mora comes up to bat against Georgia State. Mora hit his fifteenth home run of the season against the Panthers.
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Bobcats sweep Georgia State for critical win

Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:00am

An 8th inning rally was just enough as Texas State put away Georgia State 7-5 to complete the three game sweep over the Panthers.

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THIS WEEK IN SAN MARCOS

Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:00am

THURSDAY

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City hears staff, public concerns on SMART development plans

Sun, 05/07/2023 - 5:00am

The city of San Marcos continues to consider the processing of a now controversial annexation and zoning request for land east of FM 110, between State Highway 80 and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.

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DANCE TO THE MUSIC

Sun, 05/07/2023 - 5:00am

DANCE TO THE MUSIC

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Grand jury clears SMPD officers in fatal shooting

Sun, 05/07/2023 - 5:00am

Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced that a Hays County grand jury had concluded its review of a Dec. 25, 2022, shooting incident in which San Marcos Police Department officers shot and killed 36-year-old Kyle Lobo.

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Kevin Bueker, former foster child turned adoptive parent, was the guest speaker for the evening.
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Honoree Brookfield Residential Regional President Brad Chelton, CASA of Central Texas CEO Norma Blackwell, Honoree GVTC Foundation President Sonia Aguillon, Honoree Comal County Sheriff Mark Reynolds, CASA of Central Texas Board President David Pfeifer, Honoree Hays County Precinct 3 Commissioner Lon Shell and event emcee Patrick Rose.
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Tailgate with Team CASA

Sun, 05/07/2023 - 5:00am

CASA of Central Texas thanks everyone who had a part in making this year’s annual fundraiser, Tailgate with Team CASA, a success. From sponsors, to event coordinators and volunteers, to raffle and auction item donors, and guests of the event, all have all shown they want to be a part of ending child abuse and neglect in Central Texas.