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Above, officials from TxDOT are joined by CAMPO Executive Director Ashby Johnson, Hays County Commissioner Mark Jones, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson and others to officially kick off the I-35 at SH 123 project. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo. Below, a rendering of the I-35 and SH 123 intersection. Rendering courtesy of TxDOT

CONSTRUCTION COMING: TxDOT breaks ground on Interstate 35 at SH 123 project

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:35pm

With cars whizzing by on Interstate 35, the Texas Department of Transportation broke ground on its upcoming I-35 at State Highway 123 project in San Marcos.

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Shoppers visit the outlet malls in San Marcos last year during the state's annual August sales tax holiday. With the school year beginning soon, Texans can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday, beginning Friday and ending Sunday. Daily Record file photo by Colton Ashabranner

As school year draws near, tax-free weekend begins Friday

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:26pm

With the school year beginning soon, Texans can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday, beginning Friday and ending Sunday.

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Jason Giulietti

Our region’s innovation provides reason to celebrate at Innovation Summit

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:25pm

The Texas Innovation Corridor is more than just an aspiration – it’s a reality, and one that should be both showcased and celebrated.

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M Ray Perryman

The Economist: Gigantic gridiron gyrations

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:24pm

Over 40+ years and thousands of projects, I have examined pandemics, natural disasters, oil market collapses, financial meltdowns, and all manner of mayhem.

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Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:18pm

AUSTIN (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising

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Daily Record infographics by Colton Ashabranner

Hays County tallies 167 new COVID-19 cases, 89 recoveries Wednesday

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 5:05pm

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded an additional 167 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, 89 recoveries and one hospital discharge on Wednesday.

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Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics

Don Coryell ready to lead Texas State as permanent AD

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 11:50am

It’s evident that Don Coryell loves sports.

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Daily Record infographics by Colton Ashabranner

Hays County brings back Monday-Friday COVID-19 reports amid surge, 4 fatalities reported Tuesday

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 7:55pm

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Hays County Local Health Department has reinstated Monday-Friday coronavirus reports.

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Above, Left to right, Parker Wright, Sundance manager, Nancy Barnard and owner, Thomas Escalante: the team who continues the legacy of Bobby Barnard. Daily Record photo by Celeste Hollister

Sundance Record Lagoon set for grand opening Saturday

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 7:09pm

Sundance Record Lagoon will host the grand opening of its new location on Saturday at 12 p.m with a Second Line from Zelick’s Icehouse to the Sundance entrance at 241 N. LBJ Dr.

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Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner

34,000 San Marcans fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 7:02pm

Over 34,000 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.