Stephanie Gates

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Above, a car collision that took place on June 10, 2020 in Lockhart resulted in the death of Jennifer Miller. Following the accident, her life partner Pamela Watts is seeking justice. Photo courtesy of Big Boyz Towing - Lockhart, Texas

Hartman Grand Jury case may impact DWI cases in Hays County

Sun, 04/18/2021 - 12:08am

Editor's Note: This story is a follow-up article regarding the death of Jennifer Miller in a car collision involving an off-duty San Marcos Police Department officer.

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Above is Jennifer Miller, who was killed in a car accident last June in a collision with Sgt. Ryan Hartman, an officer with the San Marcos Police Department. Photo courtesy of Pamela Watts

Woman seeks justice for death of partner

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 11:31am

You may have seen a banner displayed around San Marcos proclaiming “no justice for Jennifer Miller,” who was killed in a car accident last June in a collision with Sgt.

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County accepts 'concerning' constable audit

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 6:47pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court accepted an internal audit of Constable Precinct 3’s Office during its Tuesday meeting that described several internal weaknesses.

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County OKs RFP for Rental Assistance Program

Tue, 04/13/2021 - 7:23pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a Request For Proposal for administrative services for a new Emergency Rental Assistance Program in its meeting Tuesday.

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County prepares for new rental assistance program

Mon, 04/12/2021 - 6:56pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court will vote Tuesday on specifications for a Request For Proposal for administrative services for a new Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

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Revive SMTX funding to require masks

Sun, 04/11/2021 - 4:00am

The San Marcos City Council indicated in its meeting Tuesday that it would require future recipients of the Revive SMTX small business relief fund to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in order to receive funding.

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City council to consider term limits

Thu, 04/08/2021 - 7:00pm

The City of San Marcos Charter Review Commission presented an interim report to the councilmembers at their regular meeting Tuesday night, making some considerations including term limits.

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The San Marcos City Council voted to approve a new lease agreement with the San Marcos Lions Club for the Tubing Rental Facility in their meeting Tuesday night. Above, tubers use Lions Club tubes to float the San Marcos River during a summer day. Daily Record file photo

Lions Club Tube Rental kept afloat with lease renewal

Wed, 04/07/2021 - 7:03pm

The San Marcos City Council approved a new lease agreement with the San Marcos Lions Club for the Tubing Rental Facility during its meeting Tuesday night.

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As part of the City of San Marcos' COVID-19 safety modifications, "The Bus" routes will remain fare-free until further notice. Daily Record file photo

San Marcos awarded $1.1 million for transit operations

Tue, 04/06/2021 - 6:31pm

The City of San Marcos was awarded $1.16 million to support transit operations and strengthen the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A screenshot of the interactive map of the current 16 projects. The map can be viewed here: https://arcg.is/OfziT0

Hays County POSAC accepting new project ideas

Mon, 04/05/2021 - 6:00pm

Hays County’s Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission (POSAC) is seeking additional ideas and project recommendations to be funded by the recently passed Parks Bond.