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The city of San Marcos is hosting the 6th annual Summer Fan Drive to help residents who need some assistance staying cool through the summer. Last year they received 118 fans.
Photo courtesy of the city of San Marcos

City accepting donations for 6th annual Summer Fan Drive

The city of San Marcos is partnering with Salvation Army San Marcos to accept donations benefiting members of our community that do not have or cannot afford air conditioning.

A new Texas law allows schools to hire chaplains as counselors. So far, one school has opted into the program.

Last year, Texas passed a law allowing school districts to recruit chaplains using school safety funds. So far, only one school has employed a full-time religious mentor to counsel students, according to staffing data from the Texas Education Agency.

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ECONOMIST: The Short-Term Outlook for the US Economy

The US economy continues to defy the expectations of many, gaining jobs at a surprising pace given the challenges that seem to pop up constantly. Barring a major setback, we should see the expansionary pattern continue (possibly with some bumps along the way). Here’s a brief look at my latest projections for the US economy and factors affecting likely performance.

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Bobcat offense runs through drills during spring practice. Offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich looks to improve the offense’s consistency going into the 2024 season.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Bobcats strive for consistency on offense

Offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich enters his second season as both offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after helping lead a Bobcat offense to their best statistical season since moving up to FBS.

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Top, Art Squared has been held downtown in San Marcos for 12 years. Above, Market Director, Karly Schlievert with artist Rebekah Porter presenting the 2023 Art Squared tote bags designed by Rebekah Porter at Art Squared in 2023
Photos courtesy of San Marcos Art League

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Artist and Art League Member Ron Page of Heights Art Glass with some of his creations at Art Squared 2022 on the Court House Lawn.
Photos courtesy of San Marcos Art League

ART SQUARED

Art Market returns to downtown for 12th year

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San Marcos Academy Varsity Tennis Team: (front row) Morgan Scott, Faith Becker, Kayla Mock, Helen Gao, Sarah Britton, Emma Feigl (back row) Matt Contreras, Head Coach; Abel Gijangha; Jacob Becker; Blain Montgomery; Bryce Harper; Layton Schawe; Nathaniel Blackstone; Michelle Harper, Assistant Coach
Photos courtesy of SMA

SMA tennis heading to state tournament

The San Marcos Academy varsity tennis team competed at the TAPPS 3A District Tennis Tournament on April 4, 2024. Following a long day of play, six members of the team advanced to the TAPPS State Tennis Tournament to be held on April 17-18.

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TXST’s Office of Sustainability and Department of Geography and Environmental Studies along with the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District hosted a Groundwater Symposium on April 2 at the LBJ Student Center. Pictured is Robert Mace, Texas State University’s Meadows Center for Water and The Environment executive director..
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

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Dr. Mario Garza and Maria Rocha of the Indigenous Cultures Institute are both members of the Miakan/Garza Band and performed a traditional prayer before the speakers came up.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Experts teach about the hydrology of local aquifers

This is the second of a two part series on the Groundwater Symposium that occurred at Texas State University on April 2 bringing together the area’s groundwater conservation leaders.

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