San Marcos Record

Youth, School Donations

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

The Greater San Marcos Youth Council donated school supplies to Gary Job Corps staff families, to get the school year off to a fine start. GSMSYC and the Gary Job Corps have partnered for two decades, collaborating on everything from helping the youth at Christmas to assisting with projects. The most recent activity was the Community Bingo held at the Espinoza Recreation Center. GSMYC operates a private non-profit Children’s Shelter for children 2-17. Pictured are “Pit Crew” Center Director Angela Rackley, Director of Administration Julie Holzinger, Procurement Manager Barbara Sewell, Administrative Assistant Michelle Jackson and Bill Jackson. Also shown are Student Government Association student members Kamryah King, Delltah Robinson, Marion Woods and SGA Coordinator Hope Powell, with children Janiah Pickins, Dula Surrell, Nola Surrell and Jasper Milstead. Photos provided by Gary Job Corps

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Health officials recommend children, seniors receive flu, RSV, COVID-19 shots early

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

As the country enters the cold and flu illness season, Texas physicians warn there are three viruses lurking in the air–the influenza virus that causes the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Physicians say the best way to say safe–especially for those at greatest risk of severe illness–is to vaccinate against all three.

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Texas employment at historic high; jobless rate is up

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

For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

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Running back Ismail Mahdi escapes the tackler in the Bobcats 34-30 loss to Louisiana. Despite the loss, Mahdi finished the game with 34 carries for 181 yards and one touchdown.
Photo provided by Texas State Athletics

Despite having 84 carries, Mahdi is sixth in the nation in yards rushing, with 676 yards along with eight touchdowns.
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Bobcats fall to Louisiana 34-30 as 'Cajun Curse' stretches to 11 games

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

The Cajun Curse rages on as the Texas State Bobcats fell to Louisiana 34-30 on Saturday.

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Rattlers celebrate a point in their district showdown with East Central. San Marcos host Clemens tonight at 7 pm.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Rattlers knock off East Central for sole possession of fourth place

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

In a critical district showdown, San Marcos knocked off the East Central Hornets in a thrilling 3-2 (19-25, 25-13, 25-16, 21-25, 15-8) win.

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Hays County Commissioners Court Judge Ruben Becerra stands near the front of the building that served as the setting for the 1972 film, 'The Getaway.'
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet

McQueen Gets Away

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am

“The Getaway” Returns to San Marcos

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Shadow eclipse tourism, of the forecasts traffic

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am

Several city of San Marcos departments are preparing ahead of the annular solar eclipse event happening on Saturday, Oct. 14. While San Marcos is not directly in the path of the eclipse, the city anticipates increased traffic as observers travel to preferred viewing locations.

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Celebrating 5th year of Indigenous Peoples’ Days

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am

The Indigenous Cultures Institute, in partnership with the city of San Marcos, is hosting an event that honors and shares the cultural heritage of Native Americans indigenous to Texas and northern Mexico.

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'Tammi Fest' in Martindale offers music with a purpose

'Tammi Fest' has been ongoing in Martindale since 2012. It is held in honor of Terri Hendrix's late sister Tammi and raises money for her nonprofit Own Your Own Universe, which helps raise money to support local artists.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Terri Hendrix is the director of the nonprofit Own Your Own Universe.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

'Tammi Fest' in Martindale offers music with a purpose

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am

For Terri Hendrix, life is art. It is obvious listening to the Grammy award winner, but it was also a trait that ran in the family.

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SMHS reunion Nov. 10-11

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am

Get ready to dance back in time to the “groovy 70s” as the San Marcos High School Rattler alumni from this era come together for its reunion, called the “That 70’s Reunion Show,” on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the LBJ Center on the campus of Texas State University.