San Marcos Record

ECONOMIST: Women in workforce

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00am

The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for this year has been awarded to American Claudia Goldin of Harvard University for her work in explaining changes in women’s earnings and participation in the labor market. Dr. Goldin examined more than 200 years of data (much of it gathered through painstaking sleuthing through obscure sources) to identify the causes of changes and the primary forces behind the lingering gender pay gap.

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Shown are participants in one of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce's newest programs, The Young Professionals. Above, San Marcos Daily Record staff reporter Shannon West meets Lauren Brown, a graphic designer with area business Fast-Signs. The group is set to meet at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 2.
Photos provided by Joanne Ortega

Growing one's community business network

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00am

It can be hard to meet like minded, hard working people your age, particularly when it comes to creating business contacts.

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Senior Daniella Alvarez passes the ball to her teammates during the Rattlers district game against Clemens. San Marcos returns to play this Friday at home against Steele.
Daily Record Photo by Gerald Castillo

Rattlers fall to Buffaloes, will face Steele Friday

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00am

Despite taking the first set, San Marcos was unable to overcome Clemens, as the Rattlers fell to the Buffaloes 3-1 (23-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-11).

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San Marcos celebrates with their medals following the District 27 Cross Country Meeting. Junior Connor McGlothin became the first Rattler to win 1st place in district since Owen McGlothin.
Photo submitted by Dylan Jones

The Rattlers are heading to their first Regional Meet since 2016.
Photo submitted by Dylan Jones

REGIONAL BOUND

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00am

Runnin Rattlers send boys, girls teams to 6A Region IV meet

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Decision to divorce complicated by wife’s financial support

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00am

Dear Abby

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Texas State regroups for Monroe following tough loss to Cajuns

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 6:57am

Texas State returns home for its next game following a tough loss against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.

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Kim and Whit Hanks present a check on behalf of the C. Aubrey Smith Jr. Family Foundation to Melissa Rodriguez, center, HCWC CEO, Holly Cunningham-Kizer, HCWC CDO and Marla Johnson
Photo provided by HCWC

Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center receives $350,000

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 12:00am

Whit and Kim Hanks of Dripping Springs, on behalf of the Aubrey Smith Jr. Family Foundation, presented a final gift from the foundation of $350,000 to the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center.

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Ray Robert Saenz, Jr.

Task Force captures man in Austin wanted for murder of Nathaniel Lamart Hudson

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 12:00am

Ray Robert Saenz, Jr., a man wanted in connection to the murder of Nathaniel Lamart Hudson, 41, was located in Austin and taken into custody by members of the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Tuesday.

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Protesters hold signs and chant in front of the Governor’s Mansion in Austin during a rally against school vouchers held on Oct. 7.
Photo provided by The Texas Tribune/ Julius Shieh

Lawmakers return to Austin to consider Senate education bill

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 12:00am

The Texas Senate unveiled Monday its main bill to establish an education savings account program, a priority for Gov. Greg Abbott this special session.

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For Indigenous Day in San Marcos, the celebration was both joyous and solemn. Above, rituals are performed by Alvaro Ramirez and ICI Youth Programs Director Laura Rios-Ramirez. Below, Naakaii Tsosie performs a dance with hoops.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West