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The Wimberley looks to continue their dominance of 4A Division II, returning five offensive starters and four defensive starters from last year’s 14-1 team.
Photo submiteed by Julie Albini

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

Previewing the Hays County football teams

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EVERYTHING PAPER

Everything Paper is one of the many events at the San Marcos Public Library. Held on July 23, with the final class in the series being held on July 30, All Things Paper Instructor Michael Hannon taught the class how to make origami. Previous classes included instruction on quilling, collage and 3D work.

SMPD formalizes first Crisis Communication policy

The city of San Marcos released a new Crisis Communication Policy that became effective July 12 in response to public outcry for transparency related to officer-involved shootings. According to the city, this is the first policy of its kind. When it comes to the release of body-worn camera footage in an officer involved shooting, the policy stipulates that it may be released to the public or the family of the deceased if it “furthers a law enforcement cause.”

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Apiarist, and co-owner of Vista Brewing in Driftwood Karen Killough inspecting one of her 17 honey bee hives on her property. Vista Brewing will host the fourth annual Travis County Honey Festival this Saturday from noon-4 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Vista Brewing

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One of the busy bees from the apiary at Vista Brewing's farm. Visitors can learn more about bees and the honey they produce at the Hays County Honey Festival this Saturday from noon - 4 p.m. The Vista Brewery is located at 3551 FM 150 in Driftwood.
Photo courtesy of Vista Brewing

Vista Brewing to host Hays Honey Festival

The Texas Natural Beekeepers Association and Vista Brewing are inviting the public to celebrate all things honey at the Hays County Honey Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at Vista Brewing, located at 3551 FM 150 W., Driftwood. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Dear Abby

Longtime relationship may be a lost cause

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with “Ben” for 13 years, but I have been to his parents’ home only twice. I really love him. We never go anywhere or do anything together. He has never given me a gift for any occasion or “just because.” Material things don’t matter to me, but if he thought to get me something, it would make me feel he cares.

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THE ECONOMIST: Home Work

Among the many ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic permanently altered the world, one which is clearly having a lasting effect is the dynamics of where and when we work. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the 2023 American Time Use Survey, which offered some revealing insights into how we spend our days as well as variations by gender, race/ethnicity, education level, age, and income.

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