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St. Mark's Episcopal Church is celebrating its 150th anniversary in San Marcos on May 5.
Photo courtesy of St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Above, the historic eagle lectern, one of the items that will be talked about in classes leading up to the celebration. Left, the Rev. Christian Hawley, rector of St. Mark's, looking at historic windows from the old church on W. Hopkins. There's also a framed photo of the Wood St. building on the table below. Below, event co-chairs Dianne Pape and Jerry Kimmel looking at the slideshow that will be part of the celebration.
Photo courtesy of St. Mark's

St. Mark's celebrates 150th anniversary

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 5:00am

When the members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church gather for worship on Sunday, May 5, they’ll not only be observing St. Mark’s Day— an event they postponed from April 25—but they’ll also be celebrating their 150th year in San Marcos. They will mark the occasion with a single service at 10 that morning, followed by a reception where members and guests can view a commemorative slide show and enjoy exhibits depicting the church’s history in the community. Children, too, will have an opportunity to celebrate with a special 150th Anniversary birthday cake along with crafts and activities exploring the number and theme of 150. Just how big is 150 anyway? They’ll get to answer that question.

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SMCISD, other local districts, continue School

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 5:00am

Marshal implementation

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Photo Courtesy of Homeless Coalition of Hays County

Unhoused population in county at highest total measured

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 5:00am

It is vital to have accurate data on those that are unhoused in the community; the reasons for being unhoused, the amount of time without shelter, age and information on mental illness, substance abuse disorder and veteran status, are all critical to receiving federal funding and identifying the type of prevention programs needed to minimize this issue. The Homeless Coalition of Hays County, which is the local chapter of the Texas Homeless Network, conducts a Point in Time Count annually. The PIT count is a snapshot of the current data related to the unhoused that is gathered on a single night, which was Jan. 25. There were 246 total unhoused people found in Hays County in 2024 — the highest number found across the four years the survey has been conducted. This is done by other factions across the Texas Homeless Network (237 of the 254 counties) to develop statewide data related to the unhoused.

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Heritage Home Tour to highlight Wonder World cabin

The cabin called the Bevers House was named for Mark Bevers, the ex-cowboy who first discovered the cave. Most of its original bricks remain intact as does the cabin’s distinctive architectural design.
Photos provided by HASM

“See the Wonders of Wonder Cave.” Wonder Cave was featured in the Daily Record as “quite an adventure” for San Marcans enjoying one of the first ever commercial show caves.

The observation tower at Wonder World Cave will be part of th Home Tour as well.
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Heritage Home Tour to highlight Wonder World cabin

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 5:00am

Lest anyone think that Wonder World Park is some sort of recent establishment with a slightly schmaltzy name, think again, because this is actually one of the most historic nature tourism destinations and oldest enduring business names in Texas.

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SMHS teacher focuses on family and empowerment

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 5:00am

Kristal Haralson splits her time between three families every day at San Marcos High School.

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KZSM—Fight Lung Cancer with Us This Saturday

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 5:00am

This Saturday, May 4, join your friends and family from throughout the Hill Country, along with some of our KZSM radio personalities, at Bobcat Stadium for the Texas Two-Step. Beginning at 7 a.m., this American Lung Association Fundraiser combines two signature events, the Fight for Air Climb and the Lung Force Walk. For the Fight for Air Climb, community members test their skills and climb a timed course with over 1,200 steps. The event is designed for every type of climber, from beginner to competitor. The oneto- three-mile Lung Force Walk is open to everyone, including parents with strollers.

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Juneteenth Foundation to postpone Gala, continue other festivities

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 5:00am

The Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. has postponed the GALA as part of the Juneteenth festivities for this year. The time and place will be announced at a later date. All is not lost though as the rest of the events are still on as planned. June 7 is the fourth annual Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, located at 715 Valley Street. There will be catfish, hush puppies, beans, coleslaw and trimmings to go. June 13 will be the Cake Auction, organized by Rose Brooks. The time and location are to be announced at a later date. June 14 and 15 is the BBQ Cook-off at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, which will feature BBQ, beverages, vendors, kids activities, arts and crafts, music and a silent auction. June 19 is the federal holiday celebration at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, and the time will be announced at a later date. June 15 is the fourth annual Unity Walk. The setup is at 8:30 a.m. at the MLK Drive and LBJ Drive Crosswalk, located at 200 South LBJ Drive. The walk starts at 9 a.m. and goes through the historic neighborhoods and ends at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center.

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What drinks are the best for runners

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 5:00am

One of my morning rituals is a cup of coffee. Talking with other people it seems that I am not alone drinking a morning cup of coffee to start the day. The primary reason given by people is that it “wakes them up.” For these coffee drinkers, the first cup of coffee in the morning acts as a stimulant to be wide awake and ready to meet the challenges of the day. The primary ingredient in coffee that seems to trigger this response is caffeine. There are some studies that promote coffee as a way to keep active over a longer period of time. For marathon runners that is exactly what they are looking for. It got to the point that too much coffee [caffeine] was a banned substance in the Olympic drug protocol restrictions.