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Outside hitter Maggie Walsh concentrates on the ball before hitting it over the net in the Bobcats game against ULM. Walsh led the team in both kills and assists with 18 and 17.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Bobcats defeat Louisiana Monroe in Sun Belt Conference opener

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00am

Texas State began their quest for a Sun Belt Conference title against Louisiana Monroe, as the Bobcats defeated the Warhawks 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-23, 25-11).

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Rattlers comeback falls short versus Eagle Pass

Quarterback Kutter Gage Webb finds his target for the first down.
Photo by Juan Sanchez Eagle Pass Business Journal

Running back Donavan Gracia runs the ball for a Rattler first down during the first half.
Photo by Juan Sanchez Eagle Pass Business Journal

Rattlers comeback falls short versus Eagle Pass

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00am

San Marcos couldn’t get on track in the second half Friday.

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Driverless cars need regulation in these times

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00am

Texas is perfect for testing driverless cars, but technology will outpace regulation As autonomous cars become more common, state leaders must look far down the road.

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School funding requires a basic math approach

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00am

No magic math, please As a retired CPA reading about the upcoming special legislative session regarding private school vouchers, I’m reminded of a fundamental accounting principle: every financial transaction has equal and opposite effects in at least two different accounts.

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'Never done it' is long, interesting, yet odd list

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00am

A few days ago, my wife and I were taking our evening almost-senior- citizen power stroll, and the subject of Hooters came up. Yes, Hooters. And I’ll tell you why (even if you wish I wouldn’t).

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Songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Joel Hofmann plays at Riley’s Tavern in Hunter.
Submitted photo

Joel Hofmann Band releases

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00am

Gold Rush Town

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Riley’s Tavern appears worn on the outside and welcoming within. Riley’s celebrates its 90th anniversary Sept. 30.
Photos by Celeste Cook

Island Texas Band plays the outdoor stage at Riley’s on Sept. 2 for the tavern’s 16th annual luau. The outdoor stage features a variety of bands year-round such as local favorites The Homebodies to bands on tour like The Derailers and Hank Williams IV.
Photo by Jason Cook

The Life of Riley’s

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00am

Texas’s oldest tavern celebrates 90 years

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Heritage Association of San Marcos (HASM) is hosting another “Treasure Sale” with incredible selections at incredible prices being held at the Charles S. Cock House Museum in Veramendi Plaza Park on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Photo by Celeste Cook

Heritage Association of San Marcos to hold annual Treasure Sale Sept. 30

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00am

Treasures will be flying out the door on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. during the 3rd annual Heritage Association of San Marcos Treasure Sale in the Charles S. Cock House Museum, 400 E. Hopkins. At last year’s sale, shoppers were lined up on the sidewalk waiting to get inside.

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Karina Bozanich as Tilly in the Texas State Theatre and Dance production of “She Kills Monsters.”
Photo by Lauren Jurgemeyer

Texas State Department of Theatre, Dance presents ‘She Kills Monsters’

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00am

Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.