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Protecting beauty of dark skies here in Central Texas

Above, Wimberley Valley Night Sky Committee presents Flora and Fauna Hotel with Night Sky Friendly Award honoring the hotel's commitment to eliminating light pollution in the community.
Photo by Louis Parks

Protecting beauty of dark skies here in Central Texas

Left, Hays County Friends of the Night Sky President Cindy Luongo Cassidy and Amy Jackson install a new Sky Quality meter at the Freeman Ranch in San Marcos in an effort to measure light pollution. Knowing the scope of pollution helps limit it.
Photo provided by Hays County Friends of the Night Sky

Protecting beauty of dark skies here in Central Texas

Editor's Note: This is Part One in a series looking at conservation measures for land and water resources in Hays County.

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce

Greater San Marcos Partnership Interim President Will Conley talks with San Marcos CISD Superintendent Michael Cardona and Lockhart ISD Superintendent Mark Estrada.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce

Top, at the State of Workforce and Education
Summit 2003 held
recently in San Marcos, San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Page Michel acknowledges contributions of those at the Summit, joined by Ted Groholske, Greater San Marcos Partnership Workforce Development manager.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce

Left, San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Michael Cardona shares insights on how school systems can best prepare students for a new workforce environment.
Photo by Lance Winter

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce

Editor's Note: This is Part One in a series looking at education and workforce issues.

Unitarian Sewing Guild Donates Children's Quilts

Judy Telford, left, SMUUF Sewing Guild member, recently delivered 20 handmade children's quilts to a local nonprofit, Any Baby Can. Receiving the quilts are, from left: Amber Jensen, Early Childhood Intervention Program assistant; Kira Simon, Early Childhood Intervention supervisor; and Kaylin Snyder, Early Intervention specialist. The guild welcome's fabric donations to create children's quilts, and also senior lay quilts, to give to non-profit organizations that serve clients who are grateful to receive them. For more information or to make fabric donation, contact Jeannie Lewis, SMUUF Social Justice chair, at jeannie@centurytel.net or (512) 353-2872.
Photo provided by San Marcos Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Unitarian Sewing Guild Donates Children's Quilts

Unitarian Sewing Guild Donates Children's Quilts

TOP OFFICER HONORS

Photo provided by Caldwell, Comal and Hays Counties Community Supervision and Corrections Department

TOP OFFICER HONORS

The Caldwell, Comal and Hays Counties Community Supervision and Corrections Department recently presented Officer Lizette Lopez with the Leo A. Rizzuto, Jr. Probation Officer of the Year Award. She was honored by her department on Wednesday, Aug. 2, for her 'work ethic and positive impact on the community.' Lopez has been employed with the CSCD since September 2021. Her award represents the 21st consecutive year of the honor, presented this year as the department observed National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Officer’s Week. The award is named in honor of Leo A. Rizzuto, Jr., who was the department’s executive director from 1969 through 2002. The recipient of the award is recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the field of community corrections. The officer of the year is an employee who has provided outstanding service by reflecting the ideal qualities demonstrated by Rizzuto, the department's 'beloved Chief,' during his tenure as executive director. CSCD works to accomplish permanent change in the lives of others thereby creating a safe community.

Strategies that can improve reading comprehension

Strong reading comprehension skills can help students reach their academic potential. Parents can employ various strategies to help children bolster those skills.
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Strategies that can improve reading comprehension

Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science.

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