San Marcos should embrace a holistic approach to plans for future growth
I am very grateful for the detailed story in the Daily Record on 6-2123 by Shannon West on the new Comp Plan under review by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
I am very grateful for the detailed story in the Daily Record on 6-2123 by Shannon West on the new Comp Plan under review by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Players present Christie’s classic whodunnit
Pictured from Tesla: Jake Briggs, Song Cofi, Dan Montes, Donald Holsopple, Jacob Thelen, Alejandro Coronel, Texas Workforce Commission, Edward Serna, Paul Fletcher, Tamara Atkinson, Yael Lawson, Department of Labor, Rachel Torres, Erin McGee, Thony Martino, James Roberts, Barbara Porter, Rebecca Sarmiento, MP&F, Jessica Darden, Brianna Puccia, Gary Job Corps, Mark Douglas, Bradley Williams, Debra Giordano, Jack Sawyer, Tammy Geisbert, Chris Roff, Elva Zdeb, Julie Holzinger, Randolph Goodman, Melinda Good, Betty Oliva, Janice Dukes, and Eugene Edokpa.
Photos submitted by Gary Job Corps
Recently, representatives from Tesla visited Gary Job Corps Center to discuss the possibilities of partnering with the center in training students today for the tomorrow jobs at Tesla. Representatives from Texas Workforce Commission, MP&F, U.S. The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration also attended the meeting.
Texas State University’s College of Education, Round Rock ISD and Austin Community College District celebrated the launch of a new teacher preparation partnership to help address Texas’ teacher workforce shortage.
The Hays County Commissioners Court took steps to remedy the county's recent employee payroll issues.
A searing heat wave has pushed temperatures to record highs in recent days in several cities in South and West Texas, prompting health advisories and pleas for energy conservation.
DEAR ABBY: I was never close to my late husband’s family. He had two half-siblings from his mother and seven from his father. (He was the only mutual child between them.) At his funeral, his sister on his mother’s side wore what appeared to be a white wedding dress and had her three daughters dressed like flower girls. She had threatened me often with violence and stalked me at my job. I got a protective order, but it took three filings to get it because her father has friends in the court system. The order is for one year, but we’ll see what happens when it expires.
County recognizes Children's Awareness Month
GOING BATTY
As this is a birthday weekend for me, I think I could not make better use of some of the weekend than to advocate for folks to participate in today's Bat Walk, sponsored by the San Marcos Discovery Center. This is a region known for its bat populations–from Austin on down, and the more we understand how they contribute to a sounder environment, all the good. The Bat Walk starts at 8:15 p.m. and goes until approximately 10:15 p.m. You must be registered to attend but the event is free and family-friendly. Experts will use bat detectors to ascertain what species are present in this community and will go into more depth about the contributions these creatures provide in terms of the ecological framework of the city and county. The walk is open to those ages 5 and older and you must be able to walk and hike at least a mile at a reasonable, slow to moderate pace. To register, visit the ACTIVE net website. And don't worry if you cannot make this event as there are more bat walks scheduled this summer, with the next set for Friday, July 28, from 8 to 10 p.m.
SET TO SNORKEL
Want to see what is underneath the surface of San Marcos’ beautiful Spring Lake? For $45, $35 for Texas State students and military, The Meadows Center at 211 San Marcos Springs Drive, will be hosting a guided snorkel tour on Saturday. Springs Lake, as the name suggests, is spring-fed and remains a perfect 72 degrees year round–providing a bit of respite from this earlier than usual heat-wave tormenting the community. According to visitsmtx.com, the lake is home to seven endangered species. If you’re lucky you could see them all, and since it is the home of the original Mermaid Show, you may also see one of these mythical creatures and perhaps Ralph the pig, too! There will be information provided regarding the history and habitat of Spring Lake, and you will also visit Diversion Springs, Cream of Wheat Springs and the Ossified Forest. All of the gear will be provided by the center including an optional wetsuit, goggles, snorkel, fins, life jacket and dive light. Sign up at meadowcenter.txst.edu/Education/snorkelprogram.html.
PRIDE WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
It’s the final weekend of PRIDE, and there are lots of opportunities to get out and celebrate love, acceptance, diversity and equality. Starting Saturday, June 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. is the Pride of Dripping Springs Festival. This event will feature an extensive list of performers, including Will Parker, Anthony Lux, Purly Gates and The Therapy Sisters. At 4:45 p.m., the event will close out with a festive Color Throw. Tickets for Pride of Drippings Springs are $5 and available at prideofdrippingsprings.org/event-details/ds-pride-2023 In San Marcos, The Davenport will have its Third Annual Pride Partay starting at 6 p.m. with a dunk tank, a limbo contest, jello-shots, swag and a host of vendors. Davenport will host its own drag show starting at 8 p.m., but The Porch will have one as well, from 7 to 11 p.m. featuring a Ariana Grande vs. Britney Spears showdown. Pride festivities wind down on Sunday at Davenport with Brianna St. James’ Sunday Drag Brunch.
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