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The Old First Baptist Church of San Marcos recently received a $10,000 grant from the Fondren Fund for Texas of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Daily Record file photo

Grant to help fund preservation of Old First Baptist Church

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 7:44pm

The Old First Baptist Church of San Marcos — a significant part of the Dunbar Historic District and local landmark that was constructed in 1908 — recently received a $10,000 grant from the Fondren

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San Marcos High School's Veterinary Program allows students to gain hands-on experience as they work their way toward becoming certified veterinary assistants. Above, from left to right, Addison Odam, Karley Cowan and Sydney Meelbusch work Wednesday at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. Below, Dylan Nunez (left) and Clayton Engler (right) take part in SMHS's veterinary program. Daily Record photos by Alyssa Gonzales

Fixing furry friends: Veterinary program offers SMHS students certification opportunity

Wed, 07/21/2021 - 7:36pm

Many students in high school begin to think of what career path they want to take after graduation. At San Marcos High School, several students have begun to take the four-legged friendly route.

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Commissioners discuss redistricting commission

Mon, 07/19/2021 - 6:15pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court discussed and passed a motion during its July 13 meeting to adopt the Redistricting Advisory Commission (RAC), along with the appointment of its members and char

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Naomi Cephas Wade House, Dunbar Historic District

Naomi Cephas Wade House in the Dunbar Historic District. Daily Record photo by Colton Ashabranner

Historical buildings receive preservation support

Sun, 07/18/2021 - 5:00am

The African American Home Economics School Building, known as the only surviving African American school building in Hays County, as well as the Naomi Cephas Wade House recently received support for preservation from the county commissioners court.

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Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and Samuel Garcia, Governor-Elect of Nuevo Léon, Mexico, discussed commerce and economic development between the county and Mexico during a press conference Tuesday at the historic courthouse. Daily Record photos by Alyssa Gonzales

Hays County Judge welcomes Governor-Elect of Nuevo Léon

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 7:00pm

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and Samuel Garcia, Governor-Elect of Nuevo Léon, Mexico, discussed commerce and economic development between the county and Mexico during a press conference Tuesday.

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Hays County to start Emergency Relief program

Mon, 07/12/2021 - 7:12pm

On Monday, Hays County implemented the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA).

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Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos is hosting summer camps and various programs for children in the community. Above, students at Centro's Scratch Maker camp work on projects. Below, Augustine Chavez gives camp-goers advice about their artwork. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Above, a camper at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos' Scratch Maker camp showcases his project during a day at the camp. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

SUMMER FUN: Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos hosts summer kids camps

Sun, 07/11/2021 - 5:00am

Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos is hosting summer camps and various programs for children in the community. The camps began June 29 and continue through August 6.

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The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is offering a $30 adoption special to help prevent overcrowding in its facility. Above, cats in their kennel. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo