San Marcos Record

Court to receive results from homelessness count

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court is set to receive a presentation by the Homeless Coalition of Hays County regarding the Point in Time Count, to possibly submit a grant application for increased training for the Hays County Mental Health Unit and discuss and possibly approve the county animal ordinance at the regularly scheduled meeting today. The court is set to adopt a proclamation recognizing Soil and Water Stewardship Week, which occurs from April 28 to May 5.

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President Kelly Damphousse, Ph.D., receives the Chief Executive Leadership Award from Dr. E Joseph Savoie.
Photo courtesy of Texas State University

TXST President Damphousse receives CASE Chief Executive Leadership Award

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00am

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District IV honored Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse, Ph.D., with the Dr. E Joseph Savoie Chief Executive Leadership Award on April 15 at the CASE District Conference in San Antonio.

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Above, San Marcos CISD student Margo Christensen enjoyed the cup challenge at the SIAM Julia Robinson Math Festival on Saturday. Below, Dakota King played the race car simulator with West Masone, with Bobcat Racing, helping guide the way.
Daily Record photos by Dalton Sweat

Max Warshauer, the director of Mathworks, playing a variation of tic tac toe. Mathworks has a half-day junior summer math camp for grads 3 through 8. More information can be found at txst.edu/mathworks.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat

FUN-CTIONS

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00am

SIAM event shows the fun side of Mathematics

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Wimberley Pie Social to be held for 32nd year

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00am

Calling all pie makers, pie mavens and pie eaters. The Wimberley Valley Museum will hold its Annual Pie Social on April 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on their grounds at 14068 RR12.

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The truth comes out via conveniently timed text

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my sister and I took our kids on vacation together. She and I get along but have never been close. Sometimes I walk on eggshells around her because I never know what might make her upset.

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What you need to know about the toxic 'forever chemicals' the EPA is restricting

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00am

Nearly 50 public water systems across Texas have reported exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever limits on toxic chemicals in drinking water known as PFAS.

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Early voting underway in local elections

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00am

Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.

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Catcher Colson Geesee stops the ball in the Rattlers last home game against East Central. San Marcos looks to win their final home regular season game against Judson.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Rattlers beat Steele to clinch playoff berth

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00am

The Rattlers sealed a playoff berth defeating the Cibolo Steele Knights 11-1.

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Ryne Farber up to bat for the Bobcats against South Alabama. Farber was back with in the Bobcats following an injury.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo