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Junior catcher Jack Tinsley connects with the baseball at the plate during the Bears home game. Tinsley is among a strong junior class that has pushed San Marcos Academy towards their first home playoff game in 20 years.
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Nick Graham delivers the pitch in the Bears baseball game. Graham has been a force on the mound leading San Marcos Academy to their first home playoff game in nearly 20 years.
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San Marcos Academy to host first home playoff game in 20 years

Fri, 04/28/2023 - 12:00am

It will be a historic day for San Marcos Academy as the Bears will host their first playoff game in nearly 20 years in the Area Round of the TAPPS Division IV Playoffs against First Baptist Christian Academy in Pasadena.

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Bobcats fall to Baylor amid weather shorten game

Fri, 04/28/2023 - 12:00am

It was a rough day for Texas State as the Bobcats fell to the No. 18 Baylor Bears 3-0 in a game that was called early due a tornado warning in the area.

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An artist rendering of the expansion of Bobcat Ballpark that will include new locker rooms and facilities to both the Texas State baseball and softball programs.
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Bobcat Ballpark given another big donation

Fri, 04/28/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State Athletics is proud to recognize Chris and Shannon Rasmussen for their $500,000 gift towards the expansion of Bobcat Ballpark that supports Texas State baseball and softball.

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County to hold mental health specialty court symposium

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00am

The need to share information about the legal aspects of judicial mental health services on the county level is the catalyst for an upcoming symposium sponsored by Hays County.

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House votes its approval of 2021 state district map

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00am

The Texas House on Wednesday reapproved the map of districts for its 150 seats, which was redrawn in 2021 and fortified the Republican majority while diluting the voting strength of Hispanic and Black voters.

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Above, city officials and artists dedicate a new mural Wednesday at 135 S. Guadalupe Street. Bottom left, Austin artist Becca Gordon was commissioned for the mural art.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

A breath of spring now greets visitors to San Marcos, the work of Austin artist Becca Gordon.
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Artist creates breath of spring in new mural

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00am

Downtown San Marcos got another pop of visual art with the unveiling of a new mural.

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House sitter has been snooping through personal things

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: A close friend takes care of my home when I travel several times a year. It involves picking up my mail, watering my indoor and outside plants and checking through the house for anything that might need attention in my absence. I return the favor for her each time she’s out of town. I don’t have anyone else near where I live who can do this for me. The problem is, when she’s here, she snoops through my things. I know because I keep things in a certain order (I’m neat and organized), and it’s very noticeable when my belongings have been rearranged. It bothers me because it’s an invasion of my privacy and just plain wrong. I would never think of doing this in her home. I have no desire to see her personal items.

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State considers arming school 'sentinels'

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00am

Texas schools could offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staff members who add the role of armed campus “sentinels” to their regular duties under a proposal advanced Tuesday by state lawmakers in response to the Uvalde classroom attack last year.

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Fry’s Fun Farm visited Bonham Pre-Kindergarten on Monday. The SMCISH Bonham Bears explored Fry’s outdoor petting zoo which was set up outside the school. A wide variety of animals were on campus, including rabbits, chickens, pigs and goats housed inside a portable pen where students were able to enter and pet them. The farm is located in Lockhart and serves the area by providing petting zoos, pony rides and train rides.
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Fry's Fun Farm visits Bonham Pre-K

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00am

Fry's Fun Farm visits Bonham Pre-K

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Rotary Club members learn about new ECHS program at San Marcos High School

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00am

At the upcoming San Marcos High School commencement in May, 15 seniors will be awarded both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree. These students are the first from SMHS to complete the Early College High School program which is designed to give students a leg up in their college education journey.