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The Summer in the Park concert series is kicking off its 36th year of music and fun on Thursday. Above, Dale Watson and his band put on a show during the Summer in the Park concert series at San Marcos Plaza Park on July 29, 2021. Below, a crowd watches Watson and his band perform. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

SONGS AND SUNSHINE: Summer in the Park returns to San Marcos Plaza Park

Wed, 06/01/2022 - 8:24pm

The Summer in the Park concert series is kicking off its 36th year of music and fun on Thursday at the San Marcos Plaza Park from 7:30 -9:30 p.m.

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McCoy Jones appointed President, CEO of McCoy’s Building Supply

Wed, 06/01/2022 - 8:17pm

McCoy’s Building Supply announced that Meagan McCoy Jones has been named President and CEO of McCoy’s Building Supply and assumed her position on June 1, 2022.

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Housing counseling available for city residents through Austin Tenants Council

Tue, 05/31/2022 - 7:32pm

The Austin Tenants Council, in partnership with the City of San Marcos, is offering their guidance and over-the-phone counseling regarding fair housing and housing rights free of charge for San Mar

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Above, members of the Hays County Commissioners Court pose for a photo after taking next steps in the county's Purple Heart designation. Daily Record photo by Alyssa Gonzales

Commissioners move along with Purple Heart designation

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 9:22pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court received a presentation by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1919 during Tuesday's meeting.

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The City of San Marcos hosted SMTX 2022 on Tuesday, which provided residents with a citywide update. Above, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Jamie Lee Case speaks to residents during Tuesday's event at the San Marcos Activity Center. Below, Community Enhancement Initiatives Manager Amy Thomaides has a conversation at SMTX 2022. Daily Record photos by Alyssa Gonzales

Local leaders speak at SMTX 2022 Citywide update

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:07pm

City officials, employees and community members gathered for the SMTX 2022 Citywide Update at the San Marcos Activity Center on Tuesday evening.

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Above, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and Commisioners Debbie Ingalsbe and Lon Shell pose for a photo with members of Mano Amiga after the court chose Neighborhood Defender Service (NDS), Inc. as a firm to use for a public defenders office. Photo courtesy of Mano Amiga

Public defenders office draws step closer to reality

Tue, 05/24/2022 - 8:57pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court took another step toward a public defenders office during Tuesday’s meeting.

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Commissioners to take steps toward public defenders office

Mon, 05/23/2022 - 7:18pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court will have a discussion related to awarding a Request For Proposal for a public defenders office to either Neighborhood Defender Service, Inc.

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Anna Gore, MSN, RN at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos, received two awards from the Texas Nurses Association. Above, Gore works during a shift at CHRISTUS. Below, Gore and her colleagues pose for a photo with her awards. Photos courtesy of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos

‘IT’S HUMBLING’: CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos nurse receives 2 awards

Sun, 05/22/2022 - 5:00am

Anna Gore, MSN, RN at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos, was selected as both a South Texas Nurse Imagemaker and the recipient of the Ruth Stewart Award during the 15th Annual South Texas Nurses Imagemaker Celebration presented by the District 8 Texas Nurses Association (TNA).

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Above, the San Marcos Community can rent their own plot at either the Dunbar Neighborhood Garden or the Alamo Neighborhood Garden. Below, Betsy Robertson, founding member of Sustainable San Marcos, showcases the garden. Daily Record photos by Alyssa Gonzales

PLANTING SEEDS: Sustainable San Marcos, City partner to oversee neighborhood gardens

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 10:54pm

San Marcans with green thumbs or a passion for gardening have the opportunity to visit and start growing at the San Marcos Neighborhood Gardens.

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Council discusses electric utility rates, waterline extension

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 6:51pm

The San Marcos City Council approved an increase in electric utility rates for Large Independent, Redundant Service and Large Distributed Generation Standby Service customers during Tuesday's meeti