San Marcos Record

The American GI Forum of San Marcos Men Chapter awarded $10,000 in scholarships to recent San Marcos High School graduates who are attending fall semester classes in 2020. The awarded recipients seated left to right are Mia Ruiz, Julianna N. Saucedo, Marie C. Facundo, Victoria N. Alvarez, Jade Olivo and Jazlie Rodriguez; standing left to right Abraham Medina Martinez, Kaitlyn Sierra, Savannah J. Sanchez, Klariza D. Hurtado, Aaron Luera, Sean A. Esquivel, Amanda D. Lara and Erik A Camacho. Not in picture: Hannah Alvarez, Sierra Bermuda, Perla Diaz Deleon, Emoni Patino, Rosemary Rebollar and Esperanza Vasquez. Photo submitted by Jesse Sanchez, AGIF Scholarship Chair

American GI Forum of San Marcos awards $10,000 in scholarships

Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:49pm

The American GI Forum of San Marcos Men Chapter awarded $10,000 in scholarships to recent San Marcos High School graduates who are attending fall semester classes in 2020.

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Capital Highlights: Supreme Court rejects Texas AG’s lawsuit

Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:45pm

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the results of the presidential election.

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Electoral College makes it official: Biden won, Trump lost

Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:42pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Electoral College formally chose Joe Biden on Monday as the nation’s next president, giving him a solid electoral majority of 306 votes and confirming his victory in last mont

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US agencies, companies secure networks after huge hack

Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:41pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.

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Vaccinations are underway for Texas' front-line health care workers: "I can't believe this is happening.”

Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:37pm

First, a pinch in the arm.

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Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner

Hays County reports 222 new COVID-19 cases, 9 hospitalizations Monday

Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:24pm

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded 222 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases and nine additional hospitalizations on Monday, which included information reported over the weekend.

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Above, Room2Hope Founder Denise Fonseca, surrounded by Hays County officials, prepares to cut a ribbon during a ceremony celebrating renovated victim waiting rooms at the Hays County Government Center. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Providing a safe space for victims

Sun, 12/13/2020 - 5:00am

Denise Fonseca recalls sitting in tired, worn out rooms at the Hays County Government Center in 2018 and 2019. She was a victim of domestic abuse and spent time in those waiting rooms preparing to tell her story.

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KEEPING THE TRADITION ALIVE

Sun, 12/13/2020 - 5:00am

Texas State students participated in the traditional jump into the river after one of the university's in-person commencement ceremonies on Thursday. Clockwise, beginning above, Sandra Sades jumps into the San Marcos River on Thursday. Twins Callie and Jaycie High celebrate their accomplishments with a dive into the river. A group of graduates take the plunge together. They said they've have known each other since their freshman year at Texas State. Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

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Jason Trevino

SMPD arrests man for aggravated assault with deadly weapon, evading arrest

Sun, 12/13/2020 - 5:00am

San Marcos police arrested a 20-year-old man for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly confronted a man with a handgun and proceeded to steal a bike while evading officers.