Staff Reporter

Bethany Hanusch

How to have a happy, less stressful 2024

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 12:00am

It is the beginning of 2024, and it's important to start it off right. There are many small habits, activities and perspective shifts that could increase overall life satisfaction and lead to better stress management for the new year. Bethany Hanusch, a local licensed professional counselor, teaches her clients how to have self-compassion and has some advice for simple ways to incorporate a little self love into your everyday life.

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Aqua Texas sues groundwater district over pumping fine

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 4:00am

The National Weather Service website stated that as of Jan. 4, 24% of the Hill Country is in what is considered extreme drought conditions, which is the second to the worst drought designation category. Additionally, 20% of the Hill Country is in severe drought, which is a level below extreme. Aquifer levels reached the lowest point since the 1950s. Issues around groundwater usage and the limitations thereof have gotten contentious.

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Big things are happening with the TXST Film Production Program

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 12:00am

The stakeholders in the city of San Marcos are working together to ensure that the community thrives. Texas State University adjusts its curriculum to suit the needs of local businesses, and city staff work to make sure that graduates want to stay here and keep their knowledge and skills local.

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The whole community came out for the last chance to try one of the famous chili dogs. Daily Record Photo by Shannon West.

Last chance chili dog

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 3:53pm

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San Marcos Public Library’s newest edition to the team, Jennifer Jones-Kelley. Photo provided by the San Marcos Public Library

Creating lifelong learners

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:16am

The newest team member of the San Marcos Public Library has a ton of experience working with children; In fact, Jennifer Jones-Kelley, the children’s librarian, has a “huge” family and even became

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The newest team member to the San Marcos Public Library Jennifer Jones Kelley, the children's librarian, getting ready to perform in a puppet show. Photo provided by San Marcos Public Library.

Creating lifelong learners

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:11am

The newest team member of the San Marcos Public Library has a ton of experience working with children; In fact, Jennifer Jones-Kelley, the children’s librarian, has a “huge” family and even became

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Council will further postpone Comprehensive Plan decision

Fri, 12/22/2023 - 12:00am

City aiming for public outreach before moving forward

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Survey says: 80% support Pet Resource Center project

Thu, 12/21/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Commissioners Court heard a presentation by Austin Pets Alive! that gave an overview of community engagement efforts at the regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday.