Photo courtesy of the City of San Marcos
The City of San Marcos invites the public to participate in the Vision SMTX Virtual Open House, following the recent Virtual Community Workshop that kicked off the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan re
The City of San Marcos Engineering and Capital Improvements department began construction on safety improvements along Guadalupe Street this week. Above, a sign marking the beginning of road work on Guadalupe Street. Daily Record photo by Colton Ashabranner
The City of San Marcos Engineering and Capital Improvements department began construction on safety improvements along Guadalupe Street during the week of March 2-5. Work is expected to be complete in August 2021.
The City of San Marcos Electric Utility (SMEU) is completing manual meter readings at all customer addresses not automatically reporting into the billing software system to ensure exact usage numbers following the recent winter weather event.
KZSM.org proudly offers programming that expresses the wide-ranging imagination and diversity of our vibrant community. Our newest broadcast, “Creative Corner,” airs from 6-7 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Hosted by Mandi Miller, it showcases the San Marcos Art League, the oldest arts organization in San Marcos. “We talk about who is doing what in our community in the art scene, and how diverse it really is,” Miller explains.
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Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced the suspension of statewide coronavirus restrictions, ending the Texas mask mandate. Beginning Wednesday, March 10, all businesses can reopen at 100% and Texans will no longer be required by law to wear masks in public spaces.
Brucato landscape relies on large stone edging to hold rock mulches in place.
Easy-care Knockout roses line front yard at Dominguez home.
Large dry creek protects McGee house entry from rainwater runoff.
Gonzales planting bed includes agave, yuccas, and yellow coreopsis. Photos courtesy of Sharon Lockett
Landscape pavers define shaded bed under pergola at the Mallard home.
Rainwater tank in corner of Longs’ enclosed courtyard supports variety of plants. Photos courtesy of Sharon Lockett
After February’s freezing weather, San Marcos yards remain in recovery mode until warmer temperatures encourage new growth. So instead of a featured yard for March, here’s a selection of March winners from recent years. Most homeowners face challenges with water management (drought or deluge) and/or browsing deer, but native plants in local landscapes usually survive cold weather, even if cut back near the ground.
The report contains data related to cite and release minus the first quarter of the year because they had not yet been requested to collect this data.
San Marcos Chief of Police Stan Standridge shared the 2020 compiled Cite & Release Report during Wednesday’s Chief Advisory Panel meeting.
Above, a Hays County resident receives a COVID-19 vaccine administered by a member of the San Marcos Fire Department at a vaccine clinic in January. Photos courtesy of Hays County
Hays County will soon start a new COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration list for those who do not fall into the 1A or 1B category soon.
Detail of the show on display in the newly renovated Garden Room. Photos submitted by the Price Center
The Gathering, assemblage by Margaret Adie
Aster de Chine, mixed media by Jan Pomeroy
Illusions, mixed media on stone by Georgiana Chenault
For the third consecutive year, art by women is the focus of a new gallery show held in conjunction with International Women’s Day, which takes place on March 8. “From Challenge Comes Change” features 81 individual works by more than 50 area women displayed throughout the first-floor galleries of the Price Center now through March 27. The show is free and open to the public daily. A virtual celebration planned for March 8 is also in production.
San Marcos Consolidated ISD created a vaccine clinic to administer COVID-19 shots to its teachers and staff following an announcement from the Texas Department of State Health Services expanding eligibility to school and child care staff. Above, SMCISD nurse Eliza Herrera administers a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Lori Moreno. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
Thursday’s reaction was all the same as San Marcos Consolidated ISD teachers and staff walked into San Marcos High School’s Performing Arts Center to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccin
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