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The Just For Fun parade took place downtown on Saturday morning, beginning at the Children’s Park. In this year’s annual Just For Fun parade, a number of participants sport Viking helmets and capes in tribute to ‘Viking Goddess’ Susie Mullen. The Just For Fun Parade celebrated its 42nd year of good-natured fun and whimsy with cyclists, hula-hoopers, floats, two local bands and a goat named Hank as part of the parade through downtown San Marcos. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

‘Viking Goddess’ honored at Just For Fun Parade

Sun, 04/28/2019 - 12:00am

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Man arrested for dorm and apartment break-ins

Fri, 04/26/2019 - 3:39pm

A San Marcos man involved in a series of break-ins over the past week was arrested after breaking into and stealing items from several rooms at the San Jacinto Hall dormitory early Friday

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Zwiener’s legislation addressing eminent domain brought many speakers to hearing

Fri, 04/26/2019 - 12:00am

Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) presented one of her pipeline-related bills to the House Land and Resource Management Committee on Thursday.

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Sidewalk, bike lanes, ramp reversals planned

Thu, 04/25/2019 - 12:00am

A public hearing on the city’s 2020-2029 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) on Tuesday included plenty of discussion about transportation, including sidewalks, bike lanes and changes coming to the

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Game of Thrones actor and DJ Kristian Nairn spins his hourlong set in front of a crowd during his performance at The Marc April 18 on The Evolution Tour. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

Game of Thrones actor spins tunes at the Marc

Thu, 04/25/2019 - 12:00am

San Marcans got a special treat last week when Kristian Nairn, the actor known for his role as Hodor on “Game of Thrones,” DJed an hour-long set at The Marc.

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Voting centers plan well received

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 12:00am

A public hearing on countywide voting centers drew around two dozen speakers, and everyone was in favor of moving to the voting center system.

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San Marcos CISD Trustee Juan Miguel Arredondo

Arredondo apologizes to public

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 12:00am

San Marcos CISD Trustee Juan Miguel Arredondo issued an apology and a statement that he is seeking treatment for addiction over the weekend after his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated.

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Additional parking is proposed for Govt. center

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 12:00am

Improvements are coming to the Hays County Government Center after the commissioners court last week approved initial steps in adding a parking lot and working on accessibility.

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An architect’s rendering of the project as it would appear from Guadalupe Street. City of San Marcos illustration

Approval of new highrise delayed

Tue, 04/23/2019 - 12:00am

The approval process for a seven-story purpose built student housing project proposed for downtown has been delayed indefinitely, according to city staff.

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San Marcos CISD Trustee Juan Miguel Arredondo

Miguel Arredondo arrested by SMPD on DWI charge

Sun, 04/21/2019 - 12:00am

San Marcos CISD Trustee Juan Miguel Arredondo was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated early Friday. San Marcos Police records indicate that police arrested Arredondo shortly after midnight Friday