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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump. AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 6:54pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government Thursday — about his fitness to remain in office for two mor

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Photos by Marcus McDonald, submitted by Shelley Henry

SMA lands players on All-District Volleyball and Football rosters

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 5:41pm

Several San Marcos Academy Bears and Lady Bears received TAPPS All-State and All-District honors in football and in volleyball.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

Texas State postpones weekend series with Arkansas State

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 5:39pm

The Texas State men's basketball team postponed its weekend series with Arkansas State due to COVID-19 concerns within the Bobcat program, the school announced on Wednesday.

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Arrests Made in Multiple Vehicle Burglaries and Other Charges in Hays County

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 4:17pm

The Hays County Sheriff's Office arrested a Manor man in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries.

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A sign in Hidalgo County urges residents to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

First Texas case of more contagious coronavirus variant identified in Harris County

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 1:30pm

The first known case of a new and possibly more contagious coronavirus strain has been reported in Texas, in an adult male resident of Harris County who had no history of travel, according to the s

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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 1:20pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner before dawn Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S.

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Peggy L. Holmes

Peggy L. Holmes

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 7:25pm

Peggy L. Holmes left this earth on Dec. 29, 2020, following nearly 5 years battling cancer.

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Alaide Soares Letbetter

Alaide Soares Letbetter

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 7:21pm

Alaide Soares Letbetter, age 91, of San Marcos, passed away on January 2, 2021.

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Council awards $6.5 million road project

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 7:17pm

San Marcos City Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to award a roughly $6.5 million construction contract for the Uhland Road improvement project to a Taylor-based company.

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Above, construction crews work on the East Hopkins Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project near 641 E. Hopkins St. on Tuesday. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter