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Pictured is San Marcos' Michael Douglas-Smith, owner of Douglas-Smith Soap.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Spencer Zamora is with Succulent Native, a female-owned and operated business.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Customers participate in a potting succulents workshop at the grand opening of the new Ashley Furniture Store in San Marcos.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Flower Bar founder Jaime Sandborn greets customers.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

New businesses have space at furniture store grand opening

Sun, 08/06/2023 - 4:00am

Recently, the Ashley Furniture Store, located at 850 Barnes Drive in the Stonecreek Crossing Shopping Center, opened with fanfare and activities. The new store takes on the old footprint of the former Bealls. Inside, store management extended an opportunity for other businesses to have pop up stands throughout. For new shoppers, there was also a DJ, and employees were handing out promotional cards and other grand opening items.

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Council approves Blanco Shoals infrastructure extension request

Sun, 08/06/2023 - 4:00am

The San Marcos City Council recently approved a developer's request for the installation of wastewater infrastructure across the Blanco Shoals Natural Area, a dedicated parkland.

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Council approves meet and confer with firefighters

Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:00am

Throughout the spring and into the summer, the San Marcos Professional Fire Fighters Association and city of San Marcos staff have been in negotiations, working toward a revised meet and confer agreement, regarding key issues that included wages, rates of pay, hours of work and working conditions.

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City of San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, third from left, shares the proclamation naming Aug. 7 as Purple Heart Day in the city with Lonnie Garza. Others pictured, are from left, Lisa Morris, David Franklin, Christie Murillo, Sam Hernandez and Jamie Lee Case.
Photo provided by city of San Marcos/Dan Robertson

Purple Heart Day proclaimed by city

Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:00am

San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson proclaimed Aug. 7 as Purple Heart Day at city hall on Tuesday.

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Commissioners vote against land rezoning request

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:00am

San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted against the rezoning of approximately 24.48 acres located on South Old Bastrop Highway, near the intersection with Rattler Road, at their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday.

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Above, San Marcos Fire Department firefighters tell children about their jobs. Below, Mermaid Jamie Lynn Shelton and Sarai Hernandez.
Daily Record photos provided by Shannon West

Top right, Center, San Marcos Fire Department firefighters explain their jobs and demonstrate equipment. Top left, Makayla Rosas and Kyra Rowley listen to mermaid tales.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

Making Summer Last

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:00am

Firefighters, mermaids share knowledge with local children in July

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Tip-A-Cop raises funds for area Special Olympics

Pictured are San Marcos Police Department officers and members of the Strike Force Bowling Special Olympics Team.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Joining in for the Tip-A-Cop promotion are left, SMPD officer Austin Horner, Strike Force Bowling Special Olympics team member Kathleen Senneway and SMPD officer Jorge Pecina.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Tip-A-Cop raises funds for area Special Olympics

Sun, 07/30/2023 - 5:00am

A San Marcos restaurant replaced their usual servers with police officers for a good cause Thursday.

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Court approves new district clerk’s office position in effort to alleviate restitution payment issues

Fri, 07/28/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Commissioners unanimously approved a new position for the district clerk's office, due in part to the office needing to meet reconciliation duties in a timely fashion.

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Court to create jobs, fund vaccination fair

Tue, 07/25/2023 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court will consider supporting an interlocal agreement with the city of San Marcos, that would provide additional funding for a back-to-school vaccine fair.