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The number of traffic accidents decreased in 2020, but the number of Texans killed while not wearing a seat belt increased by 16%, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Gov. Greg Abbott prepares to deliver his State of the State speech at Visionary Fiber Technologies outside of Lockhart on Feb. 1. On Monday, Abbott announced Texas will opt out of federal unemployment benefits, including an extra $300 per week that jobless Texans have been receiving. Credit: Bob Daemmrich/CapitolPressPhoto/Pool
The $300-per-week federal unemployment assistance Congress approved earlier this year will stop flowing to jobless Texans next month after Gov.
HOUSTON (AP) — A tiger that frightened residents after it was last seen briefly wandering around a Houston neighborhood was transported to a wildlife sanctuary on Sunday after police found the anim
Photos by Marcus McDonald, submitted by Shelley Henry
The San Marcos Academy baseball team had six players voted to the TAPPS All-District teams for Division III-District 3: Alex Davis and Mason Loep were both selected to the All-District First Team,
Photo by Gerald Castillo
Texas State’s last two days at the Sun Belt tournament didn’t go according to plan, but the Bobcats are still going dancing.
Great grilling: elevate your outdoor cooking with these spicy barbecue burgers. Photo from Metro Creative
As the mercury rises, the opportunities to cook a greater number of meals on the grill increases. For many people, there’s nothing like the smoke-kissed flavor of meats, poultry and vegetables seared over an open flame.
Texas State University students celebrated their graduation by taking part in the traditional jump into the San Marcos River at Sewell Park. Texas State hosted its commencement ceremonies on Thursday and Friday at Bobcat Stadium. Above, Texas State graduate Akatzin Chavez takes the plunge into the river on Friday. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter
Texas State University will receive nearly $92 million in emergency funding from the American Rescue Plan. Above, a university bus turns onto CM Allen Parkway. Daily Record file photo
Texas State University will receive nearly $92 million in emergency funding from the American Rescue Plan, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett recently announced.
Pictured center, Matt Hughes of H-E-B Dripping Springs accepts the Above and Beyond Award with his team. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce held its Star Awards event, recognizing local achievement, at Dreamland on May 13. The event, which usually takes place every February, almost didn’t happen. In fact, it was canceled until members of the Chamber Board rallied together to put on the event for the community.
Above, Kindergarten graduates at San Marcos Academy included (front row) Elizabeth Gomez, Carson Treat, Gunnar Flory, Whitley Nash, (2nd row), Cohen Harper, Reid Russell, Kylie Chatfield, Ryker Latham, Maya Kelley, (3rd row) Brayden McNeight, Avery Weatherford, Asher Followell, Walter Jacques, Deena Wyatt, (4th row) Hendrix McGuire, Everett Russell, Hazel Thomas, Jakub Slovak, Lily Dawkins, Harper Anderson, (top row) Mrs. Taysha Martin and Mrs. Diana Lucas. Below, in the Kindergarten Bridge Program this year were Hannah Lincoln and Hazel Alba, who served as ushers for the graduation program. Photos by Marcus McDonald
As Kylie Chatfield looks on, Mrs. Diana Lucas is named to the Jack and Bobbie Byrom Endowed Faculty Chair during the Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Marcus McDonald
With their purple robes, mortar boards and tassels in place, the 22 students eagerly lined up for their May 5 graduation at San Marcos Academy. But this was not the Class of 2021 preparing to walk the stage. Instead, it was the Class of 2033, who were taking part in the first Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony on the Academy’s Ranch Road 12 campus.
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