San Marcos Record

Top, Scout is a happy boy because he just took a dip in the river to stay cool. Bottom left, Angus wears booties to protect him from the hot pavement on his nightly walk. Bottom middle, San Marcos Animal Shelter Community Engagement Coordinator Minnie Buckhaults and one of the shelter's adoptable pets Celeste Bottom right, Shy keeps cool in the river.
Photos by Shannon West & Alex McKay. Bottom center photo submitted.

HOT DOGS

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00am

Helping man's best friend beat the heat

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THE ECONOMIST: BACK TO THE OFFICE

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00am

Although remote work was a notable and growing segment of overall employment before the pandemic, COVID-19 dramatically ramped up the process. During the worst of the shutdowns, it was often either that or nothing (unless one was an “essential” worker). While many have since returned to offices, the way we work has fundamentally changed.

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A property tax deal has eluded Texas lawmakers

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00am

Here’s where things stand at the start of another special session

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Audrey Mae Shultz McCoy

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00am

April 24, 1955 - June 10, 2023

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The Lady Rattlers made the trip out to Houston to participate in the TABC Showcase. Despite winning one game and losing two, San Marcos has shown tremendous amounts of improvement from last year’s season as the Lady Rattlers look to be back in the playoffs for the upcoming season.
Photo provided by SMCISD

REAPING THE BENEFITS

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00am

Lady Rattlers seeing gains from offseason workouts

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San Marcos High School is hosting their annual basketball camp this week as future Rattlers look to learn from the high school peers and coaches on how to improve their games and have fun.
Photo provided by SMCISD

Hitting the Hardwood

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00am

Hitting the Hardwood

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Aunt is afraid that helping nephew may carry high cost

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I come from a very close family, and I am the rock of the family. If someone needs help, I’m the one they come to. Recently, my nephew has been in a downward spiral because of drugs. He is now in jail.

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First special session ends with property tax issue deadlock

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:00am

The first 30-day special session of 2023 ended quietly Tuesday with no laws made and the Texas House and Senate still deadlocked on the best approach to property tax cuts.

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Above, the kayaker is just hidden behind what is a natural median of grass in the San Marcos River near what is the City Park and the Lions Club Tube Rental facility. Across, this kayaker must negotiate high grass and a lower water level Tuesday. Below, the San Marcos River Tuesday morning.
Daily Record photos by Dalton Sweat and Colton McWilliams

Texas wild rice is one of the endangered species affected by the lowering water levels and intense heat.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet

City will go to Stage 3 water restrictions starting on July 2

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:00am

Stage 3 drought restrictions will be enforced by the city of San Marcos beginning at noon on July 2 in response to a combination of environmental factors relating to the intense heatwave and dropping water levels in the Edwards Aquifer, in the past two weeks.

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Lauren Chappell studies fish in adverse times.
Photo by TXST

Above, TXST students take a class with Lauren Chappell. Below, collecting fish for analysis.
Photos provided by Lauren Chappell

Aquatic ecologist researches fish resilience in severe drought

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:00am

Growing up in San Antonio, Texas State University alum Lauren Chappell would occasionally drive west with her family on US Highway 90, crossing the Nueces River in areas where scant pools of water dotted an otherwise dry ribbon of dry rock and gravel.