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Pets of the Week

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00am

Dog of the Week: Collin (49853662) Collin is one of the shelter’s longest-stay residents, but don’t let that title fool you, he is one great pup! This happy boy is a 6-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who enjoys going on frequent Dog’s Day Out adventures and rides well in the car. Volunteers describe Collin as the perfect dog and walks like a good boy on leash. He has interacted with multiple dogs at the shelter, is great with kids, and very food motivated.

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Cadets from the Gary Job Corps Center recently assisted the Kyle Chamber of Commerce with its Business to Business Expo. Visitors to the event enjoyed the over 40 vendors showcasing goods and services. Gary students and staff have volunteered with the city of Kyle and the Chamber of Commerce for years, assisting with Market Days, the Kyle Chamber Health Expo, the Pie in the Sky Celebrations and 5K Runs. Above, are the cadets from the Gary Center: Majura Abdallah, Jose Arzate, Emma Bennett, Angel Tejeda, Capt. Preston Smith (instructor), and Kyle Chamber staff, Ariel Carmon, Tarence Hines, Dawn Schneider, and Julie Snyder.
Photos provided by Gary Jobs Corps Center

Gary Job Corps cadets assist at Kyle Business to Business Expo

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00am

Gary Job Corps cadets assist at Kyle Business to Business Expo

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Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process in Austin

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00am

The Texas Senate unanimously approved a $308 billion two-year budget last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The next step is to reconcile that budget with one passed earlier by the Texas House.

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The Texas State defense celebrates one of their defensive stops during the Maroon & Gold Spring Game. It was an incredible atmosphere at Bobcat Stadium with everyone excited to kick off the new era under Head Coach G.J. Kinne.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Donerio Davenport takes the hand-off during the Maroon & Gold Spring Game. With many of the players having transferred to San Marcos, this was a first showcase for the fans to see.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Maroon & Gold Game showcases new talent

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00am

Texas State concluded their spring practice ending with the annual Maroon & Gold Spring Game as Bobcat fans got their first look at the team.

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Texas State beats ULM in doubleheader sweep

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00am

After snapping their five-game losing streak on Friday, Texas State responded by sweeping both the doubleheader and the series against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks winning Game 1, 5-1 and taking Game 2, 3-1.

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NASA has awarded a grant to TXST for developing the first concrete for the moon.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet

NASA awards Texas State grant for moon concrete

Sun, 04/23/2023 - 5:00am

San Marcos will soon be part of the future when it comes to structures on the lunar surface.

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STAAR testing has face lift in 2023

Sun, 04/23/2023 - 5:00am

This past week students across San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District began STAAR testing. There are changes in the 2023 test though that will affect each student. According to the Texas Education Agency website, the STAAR test redesign more closely aligns the exams with classroom learning.

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39th Annual Auction benefifits area women

Pictured are Kent Black and family with HCWC CEO Melissa Rodriguez.
Photo provided by HCWC

39th Annual Auction benefits area women

Sun, 04/23/2023 - 5:00am

The Hays-Caldwell Womens Center invites the public to join them as they cultivate hope for survivors of domestic abuse and assault with its 39th Annual Auction.

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Top, the San Marcos High School Rattlers baseball team won the District Championship in commanding fashion for the first time since 2017 with the Friday 7-2 victory over the Cibolo Steele Knights. Left, Rattler Ryan Hix scoops up a ball in the outfield in a game that had strong crowd support.
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by Gerald Castillo

DISTRICT CHAMPS

Sun, 04/23/2023 - 5:00am

Rattlers storm back to clinch district win

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Comprised of Rogers, Geoffrey Hill (guitar), Jon Richardson (bass guitar), Brady Black (fiddle), Les Lawless (drums), and Todd Stewart (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, keyboards), the Randy Rogers Band formed in San Marcos is a major name in Texas country music.
Photo by Peter Zavadil

Randy Rogers Band returns home to perform in April

Sun, 04/23/2023 - 5:00am

The Randy Rogers Band recorded their first album at Cheatham Street Warehouse in 2000. Two short years later, the group signed with the independent record label Downtime and released their first studio album, “Like It Used to Be.”