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Above, a COVID-19 testing kits is given out during an event hosted by the City of San Marcos, with assistance from the Community Organizations Active in Disaster, at San Marcos High School on Monday. Photo courtesy of the City of San Marcos

City gives out over 1,000 COVID-19 testing kits

Mon, 01/17/2022 - 7:39pm

The City of San Marcos, with assistance from the Community Organizations Active in Disaster, gave out more than 1,000 COVID-19 testing kits on Monday.

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Hundreds gathered Monday to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by marching around the streets of downtown San Marcos. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Dunbar Heritage Association, San Marcos remember legacy of MLK

Mon, 01/17/2022 - 7:24pm

Hundreds gathered Monday to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by marching around the streets of downtown San Marcos.

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SMCISD’s mask mandate up for reconsideration

Mon, 01/17/2022 - 7:05pm

San Marcos Consolidated ISD’s mask mandate will be up for reconsideration during Tuesday’s regular board meeting.

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City council to discuss details of Animal Services Committee, police officer camera footage

Mon, 01/17/2022 - 7:02pm

During Tuesday's San Marcos City Council meeting, councilmembers will discuss and consider the creation of and appointments to an Animal Services Council Committee and provide direction to staff.

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Commissioners to recognize National Crime Stoppers Month

Mon, 01/17/2022 - 6:56pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court will begin its Tuesday meeting with a proclamation to declare January 2022 as National Crime Stoppers Month.

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Capital Highlights — Dozens of school districts close due to COVID-19

Mon, 01/17/2022 - 6:47pm

Several dozen school districts across the state were forced to close last week due to the omicron variant of COVID-19 sending home students, staff and teachers.

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Texas rabbi says he, 2 hostages escaped synagogue standoff

Mon, 01/17/2022 - 6:36pm

COLLEYVILLE (AP) — The rabbi of a Texas synagogue where a gunman took hostages during livestreamed services said Monday that he threw a chair at his captor before escaping with two others after an

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Volunteers needed for Hays County PIT count

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

Volunteers are currently needed to assist with collecting data for the annual point-in-time (PIT) count regarding the homeless population in Hays County. The count is set to take place on Jan. 27 at the San Marcos Public Library.

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City to host shelter manager finalists meet and greet

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

The City of San Marcos will host a meet and greet to introduce the finalists for the Animal Services Manager at the San Marcos Rec Hall on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m.

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Friends, family of Robin Orta hold memorial to celebrate his life and art

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

Family and friends of beloved artist Robin Orta gathered at Wake the Dead Coffee House on Jan. 8 to celebrate his life. Robin passed away on Nov. 15, 2021, and the memorial was a way for people to honor his memory.