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The Hays County housing market will cool down in the coming months, according to projections from Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center Economist Adam Perdue. Pictured above and below, houses being built in the Trace neighborhood in San Marcos. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Hays County homebuyers can anticipate cooldown, economist says

Thu, 08/11/2022 - 7:43pm

The Hays County housing market will cool down in the coming months, according to projections from Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center Economist Adam Perdue.

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Above, Cuauhtemoc Hall hosts the annual Indigenous Arts Summer Encounter in July. Pictured, students learn how to make prayer ties during the Indigenous Institute Cultures' summer event. Photo courtesy of Indigenous Institute Cultures

Back-to-School Bash takes places Sunday

Thu, 08/11/2022 - 7:41pm

A Back-To-School Bash hosted by the Indigenous Cultures Institute and LoteríaFest! will take place this weekend.

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Hays County records 4 COVID-19 fatalities, 609 new cases in weekly report

Thu, 08/11/2022 - 7:40pm

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded four COVID-19 fatalities and 609 new cases in its weekly report as the positivity rate fell below 30%.

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San Marcos/Austin area drivers paying 14 cents less than last week for gas

Thu, 08/11/2022 - 7:37pm

Drivers in the San Marcos/Austin area continue to see relief at the gas pump.

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Gas prices dip just below $4 for the first time in 5 months

Thu, 08/11/2022 - 7:36pm

DALLAS (AP) — Gasoline prices have dipped under $4 for the first time in more than five months — good news for consumers who are struggling with high prices for many other essentials.

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Garland asks court to unseal warrant for Mar-a-Lago search

Thu, 08/11/2022 - 7:34pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is asking a federal court to unseal the warrant the FBI used to search the Mar-a-Lago estate of former Preside

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CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID

Thu, 08/11/2022 - 7:34pm

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with

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Man who tried to breach FBI office killed after standoff

Thu, 08/11/2022 - 7:32pm

WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — An armed man clad in body armor who tried to breach the FBI’s Cincinnati office on Thursday was shot and killed by police after he fled the scene and engaged in an hourslong

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

SMHS Countdown to Kickoff: Rattlers travel to Converse Judson

Thu, 08/11/2022 - 5:37pm

The Rattlers will begin a three-game road trip to close out the season in their third game in District 27-6A, facing off against Converse Judson and former San Marcos athletic director Mark Soto.