San Marcos Record

THE ECONOMIST: Essential employees

Thu, 06/01/2023 - 12:00am

Although the numbers are temporarily decreasing as growth moderates and uncertainty rises, there remain about 9.6 million job openings across the country. Employers of all types and sizes are affected by labor shortages, with major challenges in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and health care and social assistance. We presently need 1.6 million health care and social assistance workers and 1.3 million accommodation and food services employees.

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Texas State partners with ISE to find new naming rights partner for Bobcat Stadium

Thu, 06/01/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State Athletics recently announced its partnership with Independent Sports and Entertainment to identify a naming rights partner for Bobcat Stadium, home of Texas State football.

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The Texas State Men’s Golf Team, including Jack Burke, Marcelo Garza, Sakke Sitla, Kasper Nyland and Tom Roed Karlson, pose with their newly won trophy.
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Head Coach Shane Howell and junior Jack Burke discuss their strategy during the Sun Belt Tournament. Burke and the Bobcats rebounded from a rough last day to win the team's first NGI title.
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Marcelo Garza takes a swing at the Sun Belt Tournament. Garza placed in the top five at the NGI Tournament.
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Bobcats bring home National Golf Invitational Championship

Thu, 06/01/2023 - 12:00am

The Bobcats were hungry following a rough last day at the Sun Belt Conference Championships which saw Texas State fall from a top five spot all the way down to 8th place.

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Off-leash dogs harass petite walker on open public trail

Thu, 06/01/2023 - 12:00am

Dear Abby

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Abbott calls special session for tax cuts, border issues

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00am

Gov. Greg Abbott called an immediate special session Monday night, just hours after lawmakers completed the year’s regular legislative session without passing numerous key bills state leaders had identified as priorities.

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Jason Giulietti

Giulietti leaves as CEO, president of GSMP

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00am

Jason Giulietti has left the Greater San Marcos Partnership.

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Top, San Marcos High School AFJROTC cadets post the colors. Middle, Frederick Case salutes his fallen comrades. Bottom, U.S. Army veteran Linda Gatlin honors Desert Storm veterans.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

U.S. Navy veteran Michael Knaebel reads Korean veterans’ names.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Maurice T. Suttles Post 3413 Commander Stephanie Brown speaks to the crowd gathered for Monday’s Memorial Day service in San Marcos.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

HONOR FALLEN HEROES

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00am

The Memorial Day Ceremony at the Hays County Veterans Memorial was heralded by the melodic tunes of the Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band, fitting for a service in honor of those who have given their lives for the good of the community and the nation.

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City Council to meet in special session

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00am

The San Marcos City Council has called a special meeting for Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. according to its published agenda.

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State Sen. Judith Zaffarini passes another of the 122 bills passed by her during the 2023 legislative session that adjourned Monday. She was the legislature’s highest bill-passer for the fifth consecutive session and has passed more bills than any legislator in the history of the State of Texas.
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Zaffirini passes 122 bills in 2023 legislative session

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00am

Senator Judith Zaffirini passed 122 bills during the 88 th Texas Legislature that adjourned sine die [without another day] Monday, bringing her total bills passed to 1,388.

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The Kissing Tree Veterans Group hosted a Memorial Day ceremony at Independence Hall at Kissing Tree. Above, Kelly Dickson helps her friend Sue Giegelman to remember her husband Larry, who was a veteran. Top right, The San Marcos High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps presented the colors. Right, Rev. Christian Hawley gave the invocation with the help of his son, Frank. Bottom right, The AFJROTC cadets Tyler Wray, Robert Gabrian, Rowena Brown and Jackson Murphree. Below center, U.S. Army Major General Ronald W. Burkett II. Bottom left, Lynda Kellogg helped get her dog Marley dressed for the occasion.
Daily Record photos by Dalton Sweat

Kissing Tree Veterans Group hosts Memorial Day ceremony

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00am

More than 100 people turned out at Independence Hall at Kissing Tree to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military for Memorial Day.