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San Marcos Chief of Police Chase Stapp (left) and Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler pose with the bronze statue of fallen San Marcos Police Officer Ken Copeland, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 4, 2017 following the public remembrance ceremony at the Hays County Government Center Tuesday. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

Remembering Officer Ken Copeland

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 12:00am

Many members of the community, especially the local law enforcement community, remember San Marcos Police Officer Ken Copeland, who became the first officer to die in the line of duty in San Marcos

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100th birthday celebrated

Mon, 12/10/2018 - 10:59am

Sodalis San Marcos Memory Care threw a 100th Birthday Party on Friday for resident Wilma Burns who was born on Dec. 7, 1918.

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Pancakes with Santa

Sun, 12/09/2018 - 12:00am

There’s no better way to start a Saturday morning in December than the San Marcos Fire Department’s annual Pancakes with Santa event at Station 5.

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Dads and daughters bond over donuts

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 12:00am

Students at Travis Elementary wound up last week with a Friday morning “Donuts with Dad.” Above, with son Cash leading the way, Noah Jeffries carries their chosen donuts while

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Alley Market

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 5:00am

Blue Dahlia Bistro’s Brunch & Shop, held in the alley behind the 218 Co-op Gallery Sunday, showcased jewelry, art, clothing and other gifts accompanied by brunch and live music. Above,

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Menorah Lighting

Tue, 12/04/2018 - 12:00am

Sunday evening marked the first night of Hanukkah, and commenced with a lighting of a giant menorah on the Hays County Historic Courthouse lawn.

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Sights & Sounds

Fri, 11/30/2018 - 12:00am

Wednesday kicked off the annual Sights & Sounds of Christmas, providing holiday cheer and events for all ages.

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Sights & Sounds

Tue, 11/27/2018 - 12:00am

With only two days until Sights & Sounds of Christmas opens for the season on Wednesday, volunteers and crew members are busy putting the finishing touches on the popular

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Farmer’s Market provides shopping jump-start

Tue, 11/27/2018 - 12:00am

In a cow print firefighter helmet, Austinite Miles Skiff takes in the weekly Saturday Farmer’s Market with his grandmother in downtown San Marcos.

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Night Fishing

Sun, 11/25/2018 - 4:33pm

While many competitors in the annual Winter Polespear Tournament choose to hunt their quarry during the day, competitor Tom Pope prefers to brave the San Marcos River after da