San Marcos Record

Gary Job Corps conducted a graduation ceremony for 30 Gary students who completed their career technical trades and high school diplomas on Jan. 24. Lora Williams, a former student of Gary Job Corps who is now a nurse, and current student Donte Jacobs spoke about the magnitude of succeeding at Gary Jobs Corps. In closing, the Executive Center Director Lorraine Lane expressed her immense pride for the graduating class. Photo courtesy of Gary Job Corps/JD McDonald

Gary Job Corps celebrates graduation

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:00am

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Photo submitted by Frank Moreno

Rattlers take 3rd at Black and Blue Tournament

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:16pm

San Marcos Wrestling took third place at the Black and Blue Tournament at Schertz Corbett Junior high school last weekend.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

Texas State falls at home to UTA

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:15pm

UT Arlington has always been a tough draw for the Bobcats.

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Photos courtesy of Getty Images

Winning Game Day recipes

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:00am

When game day arrives and your crowd is ready to crank up the heat, turning to appetizers and dishes that feed the whole group can help save the season.

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Plucker's is taking pre-orders and in-store dining reservations for Super Bowl Sunday. Photos by Melissa Skorpil

Pluckers taking pre-orders for Super Bowl Sunday

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:00am

The Super Bowl is this Sunday and Pluckers Wing Bar is gearing up for the 2020 big weekend by taking pre-orders and in-store dining reservations.

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Heritage Guild serves Cottage Kitchen Luncheon

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:00am

The Heritage Guild will host lunch at the Charles S. Cock House Museum, located at 400 E. Hopkins Street, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.

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County to join new lawsuit against pipeline

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:00am

Hays County will join a new lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.

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The City of San Marcos awarded a contract to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. to begin the next phase of the Purgatory Creek Channel Improvements project. Purgatory Creek carries flow from the entire Purgatory watershed through San Marcos ultimately reaching the San Marcos River through Children’s Park at Bicentennial Park. Photo courtesy of Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc (LAN).

City awards contract for Purgatory Creek Improvements project's next phase

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:00am

The City of San Marcos’ Purgatory Creek Channel Improvements project moves forward with the city awarding a contract to civil engineer firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

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Cristian Avila-Solis, 17, Kevin Herrera, 17, Fabian Rodriguez, 18, and Francisco Zapata, 17.

Four arrested for vehicle burglaries, engaging in organized crime

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:00am

Four teenagers were arrested Friday morning for allegedly burglarizing cars and engaging in organized criminal activity in San Marcos.

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U.S. budget deficit to break $1 trillion despite strong economy

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — An annual congressional report says the U.S. budget deficit is likely to burst through the symbolic $1 trillion barrier this year despite a healthy economy.