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The Economist: Open for business

Thu, 03/02/2023 - 12:00am

There has been a move afoot of late in Texas to reduce or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in settings such as higher education and hiring. Such efforts run counter to my boyhood notions of Texas as an open and welcoming place. Irrespective of any purported rationale behind these efforts, they put the state on a slippery economic slope with potentially substantial adverse consequences.

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The Bobcats win their first round match up against Georgia State in the Sun Belt Tournament. Above, Drue Drinnon led the Cats with 16 points.
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Texas State opens tournament with win over Georgia State

Thu, 03/02/2023 - 12:00am

PENSACOLA, Fla. – With five Bobcats in double- figures for scoring, No. 11 seed Texas State took down No. 14 seed Georgia State, 81-76, in the first round of the 2023 Hercules Tires Sun Belt Basketball Championship at the Pensacola Bay Center on Tuesday.

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Dylan Nunez comes up to bat.
Daily Record photo by Colton McWilliams

Stephen Wilder takes the start on the mound as the Rattlers in the home opener against Kerrville Tivy.
Daily Record Photo by Colton McWilliams

San Marcos baseball loses to Kerrville Tivy

Thu, 03/02/2023 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Rattlers fell short with a score of 1-4 against Kerrville Tivy at San Marcos High School for their fourth loss of the season, bringing them to a record of 2-4-1.

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Wed, 03/01/2023 - 11:29am

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Visioning session looks to future

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:00am

The Hays County Local Health Department is entering Phase 2 of its project to amass data and knowledge regarding health issues now and as much as five years in the future.

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With temperatures hitting the upper 80s, this pup is ready to go out in the San Marcos area noon day sun.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

DOG GONE SUNNY

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:00am

DOG GONE SUNNY

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Program offers residents opportunity to go behind scenes of key departments

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:00am

San Marcos is launching a new initiative that will give residents a behind the scenes look at City Hall.

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Library receives 2022 TMLDA achievement award

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Public Library recently received the 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. The association is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League. Only 73 of the 542 public libraries in Texas, received this award in 2022.

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TXST Health Scholar Showcase will feature health researchers

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State University will host the seventh annual Health Scholar Showcase on Friday, March 3, at the TXST Performing Arts Center. The showcase, which is the largest university- wide faculty research event at TXST, brings together faculty, staff, and community members to share examples of health research from every college and research center.

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DPS sent at least 3,000 driver’s licenses to organized crime group targeting Asian Texans

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:00am

The Texas Department of Public Safety was duped into shipping at least 3,000 Texas driver’s licenses to a Chinese organized crime group that targeted Asian Texans, DPS Director Steve Mc-Craw told a Texas House committee on Monday.