San Marcos Record

TourStop #4 is the home of Irving and Rachel Seligman at 515 Scott Street.
Photo courtesy of HASM

This old brick patio was recently unearthed after having been hidden for many years. In the background, on adjacent land, can be seen an 1800's structure that may have been a one-room schoolhouse.
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Home Tour to show off Scott Street cabin from 1901

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:00am

The Circa 1901 side gabled cottage at 515 Scott Street, is a national folk style residential treasure. It retains original wood siding and the original wood windows. The hipped roof rear addition and the enclosed hipped roof side porch are both also of historic age. Because the house has retained integrity over the years, it is eligible to contribute to a National Register of Historic Places district.

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Above, Rizz Pies & Coffee Assistant Manager Chastity Boyett collects a payment from customer Maria Stafford. The location serves a variety of handcrafted teas, pastries and personal pies. Below, Rizz Pies & Coffee owner Alsu Shamuratova poses in front of the restaurant's new location. The space was occupied by Earth Burger.
Daily Record photo by Jessica L. James

Holly Doran, 28, and Jonathon Jackson, 34, unbox their smashed croissant at Rizz Pies & Coffee during the restaurant's soft opening Tuesday.
Daily Record photo by Jessica L. James

AMERICAN DREAM

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:00am

Rizz Pies & Coffee opens doors, 'A new generation of fast food'

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Cheating wife still calling the shots in damaged union

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: After 10 years of being with my wife, including eight years of marriage, I accidentally discovered she was having affairs online. She put me through weeks of lies, denial, minimizing and obfuscating before finally giving me full disclosure. At this point, I’ll never know if I can believe her after her seven years of off-and-on cheating with one main partner and two others. Even if I were to believe she’s remorseful and has changed, it’s hard to live with what’s already happened.

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Hays County to host Tire Collection event on May 4

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:00am

The Hays County Environmental Task Force led by the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), is hosting a Tire Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until trailers are full) on May 4 at 2171 Yarrington Road in Kyle.

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ECONOMIST: Texas has a need for more power

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:00am

The dynamic Texas economy and its growing population (and hot summers) require increases in electric generation and transmission capacity well beyond what was expected even a few years ago. Basic patterns of business expansion have been in place for decades. However, there are profound and unanticipated changes underway which are shifting power demand growth into an entirely new gear.

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Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:00am

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday emphasized that inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months and said it doesn’t plan to cut interest rates until it has “greater confidence” that price increases are slowing sustainably to its 2% target.

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Tony Robie delivers the pitch in the middle of his lineup in Texas State's last home game. The Bobcats return home against Old Dominion looking to get back on track after their 11-9 loss to UTSA on Tuesday.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Bobcats drop slugfest to rival Roadrunners

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:00am

Host Monarchs this weekend

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Jack Vasquez slides into third base after hitting a triple against Judson.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Rattlers battle for Bi-District Championship

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:00am

San Marcos is back in the playoffs for the third straight year and will look to win their second straight Bi-District Championship.

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Bobcats look for win No. 40 against the Thunder Herd

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:00am

Texas State will host the final conference series of the year before the conference tournament as the Bobcats take on the Marshall Thundering Herd.

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Vibrant Visions mental health awareness event upcoming

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00am

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the Core Four Partnership — a partnership between the city of San Marcos, Hays County, San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District and Texas State University — is hosting an event to support the cause. Vibrant Visions will occur from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 9 at the Village of San Marcos, 215 South Reimer Ave. The event will include a mental health careers panel, an art exhibit for youth and young adults, food, drinks and giveaways.