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The infographic above displays the total case and confirmed active case county as of Friday. The county did not release a full update on Saturday. Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner

Above, nurses prepare to help administer a COVID-19 test during a testing session in San Marcos. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner

COVID-19 spike continues with 241 new diagnoses

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

For the third consecutive day and fourth time in one week, Hays County reported its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases with 142 new diagnoses on Saturday.

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Hays County joins early reading program

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

Hays and Caldwell counties join Start Smart Texas, a statewide movement to increase early reading proficiency.

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SMCISD Board of Trustees set for regular meeting

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees will meet Monday for its monthly regular meeting.

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Hays County Democrats elected to state, national positions

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

Hays County Democrats were well represented at the Texas Democratic Party’s state convention, with 235 registered delegates spread among Texas Senate District 21 and Senate District 25.

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KZSM — Thought for the community

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

Recently, KZSM.org has expanded the scope of our Monday and Friday noon News Specials to cover demonstrations, movements for police reform, and Black Lives matter. We talked with San Marcos City Council Member Mark Rockeymoore and Dr. Dwight Watson, author of “A Change Did Come: Racial, Social and Political Transformation of the Houston Police Department, 1930-1990,” and we continue to seek interviews with activists and experts.

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Early voting for the primary runoffs starts June 29. Photo credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune

Monday is your deadline to register to vote in the Texas primary runoff

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

Texans who want to vote in the upcoming Texas primary runoff election have until Monday, to register.

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Texas State University students competed in the 21st Annual National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC). Hosted by the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University March 27-30. Chelsea Fuchs (above) and Corbin Douds both performed well at the competition. Fuchs competing in the semifinal round and Douds competing in the quarterfinal round Photos courtesy of Texas State University

Texas State wins top 10 team honors at National Collegiate Sales Competition

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

Nearly 140 college students from 70 universities competed for honors at the 21st Annual National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC). Hosted by the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University March 27-30, 2020, the decision was made to conduct the first virtual competition, rather than cancel the annual competition due to travel restrictions.

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US stocks bounce higher, but still end the week with a loss

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

Wall Street managed to end a bumpy day broadly higher Friday but still finished with its worst week in nearly three months.

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

If you are like me, you are probably finding your news feed is focused on what is happening with the protests and riots and the possible defunding of police departments. And although I’d prefer to just address the normal subjects concerning recycling, I would also like to talk a little about current events. And I hope you don’t mind.

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THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: Guest Column by Dr. Oren Renick

Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:00am

Editor’s note: This guest column was written by Dr. Oren Renick, School of Health Administration, Texas State University. He is a member of the Shepherd’s Centers of America Board of Directors. Renick’s book on racial reconciliation, “Smoke Over Mississippi,” was recently published as an expanded second edition. It is available through Amazon or Insight Press.