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Above, Flowers Hall is one of the Texas State University buildings on the tour; below, this is a 1951 image of the fine arts building.
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Many of the buildings on the campus of Texas State University are on the 46th Annual Heritage Tour set for May 20. Pictured is the Taylor Murphy History Building.
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Classic TXST is tour highlight

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00am

The Heritage Association of San Marcos' 46th annual Historic Spring Tour is approaching and will feature the stunning art and architecture of Texas State University. Visitors can explore several of the university's most fascinating historic structures, sculptures and art, the Bruce and Gloria Ingram Hall and MakerSpace, the Albert B. Alkek Library, and the Alkek One MakerSpace fabrication shop. Golf Carts will be available for those who are mobility impaired. Lemonade stops will be available along with cafes that the university will open for the day. MakerSpaces at both the Alkek Library and the Bruce and Gloria Ingram Hall will be open for tours which will run every 30 minutes.

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Early voting gets underway soon for May 6 election

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Elections is ready for the upcoming May election.

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Health department seeks to offer mobile vaccine capability

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00am

The idea of a mobile vaccination unit for the Hays County Local-Health Department surfaced in 2018.

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Riders and horses will perform this weekend in San Marcos. Photo provided by Cirque Ma’Ceo

Above, the somersault on horseback is part of the historic tradition of the Cirque Ma'Ceo that is coming to perform at Tanger Outlets April 14-16; left, under the tent, horses and humans perform in unison.
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Generations build equestrian tradition

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00am

The relationship of humans and horses is one well understood in Texas. Yet, for one family now bringing a one of a kind equestrian event to San Marcos, that relationship extends nine generations back to Italy.

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Live Music Listing

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00am

FRIDAY Middleton Brewing The Brothers Wayfare Friday, April 7, 6 - 9 p.m. 101 Oakwood Loop

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Defensive Coordinator Jonathan Patke directs the linebackers during spring practice. Patke helped lead the Incarnate Word defense into becoming one of the more aggressive defenses in the country by being in the ranked in the top with forced turnovers, sacks and tackles for loss
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Linebacker Brian Holloway makes the tackle in the Bobcats game against Louisiana last season. Holloway will be a key piece to the defense as Texas State switches to the 4-2-5 defense.
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Aggression key for Bobcat Defense under defensive coordinator Patke

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00am

When Head Coach G.J. Kinne filled out his coaching staff during the 2022 University of Incarnate Word football season, the current head coach of Texas State wanted to find a defensive coordinator that could complement his high powered offense.

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Bobcats blanked by the Longhorns in loss despite record crowd

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00am

In front of the fourth largest crowd in Bobcat Softball Stadium history, Texas State was unable to overcome a three run sixth in the Bobcats 4-0 loss to the No. 8 Texas Longhorns.

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Mom’s unwelcome comments about ink need to dry up

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I am tattooed. I have 11 spread over my body. I grew up with strict rules. My mom always said no piercings (other than ears) or tattoos while I was under her roof. I got my first tattoo at 22 while away at college. I had to tell her about it because of a family beach vacation. She was disappointed. I have continued to get inked throughout my life. Every time she noticed a new tat, she voiced a negative opinion.

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This aerial view shows the FM 3237 and FM 150 Roundabout projectPhoto provided by American Structurepoint

County roundabout project earns national recognition

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners and American Structurepoint earned a National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies for exceptional engineering excellence for the FM 3237 and FM 150 Roundabout project in the county.

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County promotes need for organ donations, child abuse awareness throughout month

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court officially proclaimed April as the month to promote the health and wellbeing of county residents, especially those who may be in line for life-saving transplants and for those who are on the autism spectrum.