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Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne takes the podium stadium at Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans. The Bobcats are the favorite to win the Sun Belt West Division Title after receiving nine first place votes from the preseason polls.
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Jordan McCloud and Ismail Mahdi represent Texas State at Media Days in New Orleans.
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Bobcats take the podium at Sun Belt Media Days

Thu, 07/25/2024 - 12:00am

Head Coach G.J. Kinne, quarterback Jordan McCloud and running back Ismail Mahdi represented Texas State at the 2024 Sun Belt Media Days.

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Trivia Friday

Thu, 07/25/2024 - 12:00am

Ismail Mahdi was the first Texas State running back since 2014 to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single season. Who was the last running back to run for 1,000 yards in a single season?

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Taryn, 4, is battling leukemia. Her birthday wish was to spend a special day with Sophie, the San Marcos Police Department’s therapy dog.
Photos courtesy of the city of San Marcos

San Marcos Police Chief Stan Stanridge talks to Taryn at the San Marcos Police Station.
Photos courtesy of the city of San Marcos

WISH COME TRUE

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00am

SMPD helps birthday girl get up close and personal with therapy dog

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TXST alum shares views of rare NASA asteroid samples with the world

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00am

In 2023, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification and Security Regolith Explorer) mission returned samples of the asteroid Bennu to Earth, making it the first U.S. space mission to accomplish such a feat.

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Texas is flirting with expanding passenger rail once again

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00am

A robust passenger rail system has long been seen as a pipe dream in car-dependent Texas.

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Hays County Pet Resource Center launches campaign for Pet Heat Safety Awareness

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00am

This summer the Hays County Pet Resource Center is launching an area wide pet heat safety awareness campaign, “Paws Off the Pavement,” to share useful tips for Hays County pet owners, and find homes for San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter pets.

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Doing the dirty work

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00am

My roommate and I are at war. She just doesn’t know it yet.

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Go for broke in New England

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00am

This summer, my wife and I took a vacation with our three semi-grown daughters to one of the most expensive places in America. No, we didn’t visit our local insurance office. We toured several beautiful and fascinating cities in New England.

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G.J. Kinne spoke at the THSCA Convention over the weekend with the season just around the corner. The Bobcats enter the 2024 season with high expectations.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

This season will see the second meeting between G.J. Kinee and Jeff Traylor. Traylor coached Kinne as a player at Gilmer High School in 2006.
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Kinne speaks at THSCA about new coaches, UTSA rivalry

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00am

Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne spoke at the Texas High School Coaches Association Convention this past weekend.

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Work has begun on replace the artificial turf at UFCU Stadium. The last turf renovation happened in 2016. Progress is also continuing on the new endzone complex. Both projects are expected to be ready by the start of the 2024 season.
Daily Record photo by Colton McWilliams