San Marcos News

Sunray Estrada throws the pitch back in the Rattlers home opener against Kerrville Tivy. Estrada broke open the game against Davenport in the Comal Tournament with a bases-clearing RBI double sparking a 10-run fourth inning in San Marcos’ 10-6 win.
Daily Record Photo by Colton McWilliams

Stephen Wilder throws a pitch in the Rattlers home opener against Kerrville Tivy. Despite the rough outing against the Antlers, San Marcos is on a three game winning as they head into district play.
San Marcos Daily Record photo by Colton McWilliams

Rattlers rally around each other for 3-game winning streak

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 12:00am

San Marcos closed out the Comal Tournament on a high note as the Rattlers finished tournament play on three-game winning streak to improve their record to 5-6-1 overall.

Read more about Rattlers rally around each other for 3-game winning streak

Rental relief for COVID, 2015 flood grants repurposed

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00am

The San Marcos City Council unanimously approved the reallocation of funds for two different Community Development Block Grants. These are grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and are designed to assist with a variety of housing- related disasters the city has faced in recent years.

Read more about Rental relief for COVID, 2015 flood grants repurposed

The Rotary Club of San Marcos hosted a Casino Night fundraiser to raise money for scholarships and local youth organizations.
Photo by Bruce Smith

Top left, those in attendance were given the opportunity to gamble the night away with fake funds at multiple card and table games available for the event.
Top right, Rotary Club President John Hardy (right) speaks to the crowd with Randy Bryan, president of tekRESCUE, the title sponsor of Casino Night at his side. Bottom left, Julia Ramsay New, executive director of the Greater San Marcos Youth Council, and Julie Hollar, with the Youth Service Bureau, were on hand representing the two organizations that will receive funds from the event. Bottom right, many World War II planes were on display as well as the cockpit of this Commemorative Air Force Ghost Squadron plane, which guests, including Daily Record Publisher Dalton Sweat, were invited to climb into.
Photos by Bruce Smith

Rotary Rolls

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00am

Casino Night fundraiser returns after 3-year hiatus

Read more about Rotary Rolls

Armonnie Carter

Gunshots at apartment complex lead to arrest

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00am

A Spring, Texas, man is in custody following his arrest in connection to gunshots fired at an apartment complex Saturday.

Read more about Gunshots at apartment complex lead to arrest

Council to consider ordinance on animal sales

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00am

The second reading of an ordinance that will amend how animals are treated and purchased in the city is up for possible approval at the upcoming meeting of the San Marcos City Council.

Read more about Council to consider ordinance on animal sales

Mixed signals, new prospect complicate dreamy romance

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: Recently I have found myself in a difficult spot. My whole life I dreamed about marrying a college football player and, for the past eight months, I have been in a serious relationship with one. Last week he called me and told me we should take a break. Immediately afterward, I have met up with a close friend from high school, and I think I may be developing feelings for him. He doesn’t have the great looks my boyfriend has, but he is much kinder to me and he treats me right.

Read more about Mixed signals, new prospect complicate dreamy romance

Closing loophole for gun background checks gains bipartisan support

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00am

Texas lawmakers are working to plug a gap in a 2009 law that was meant to keep people with a history of serious mental health issues from legally acquiring firearms.

Read more about Closing loophole for gun background checks gains bipartisan support

University faculty discuss improving writing instruction for students with disabilities

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State University’s Alyson Collins, an assistant professor, and Stephen Ciullo, an associate professor, both in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University, join the Big Ideas TXST podcast to discuss their program to improve writing instruction for students with disabilities.

Read more about University faculty discuss improving writing instruction for students with disabilities

Texas leads nation for seeing new corporate facilities, expansions

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00am

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Read more about Texas leads nation for seeing new corporate facilities, expansions

Mateus Perkins dribbles the ball inside the paint in the Regional Final against San Antonio Brennan. Perkins was named 2nd Team All-District following the game.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo