Stephanie Gates

Contact Stephanie Gates at sgates@sanmarcosrecord.com.

Above, the LBJ Student Center, which is a normal voting location for Texas State students, can't be used during the upcoming November election because it's being used for classes. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Commissioners to reconsider Texas State University polling location

Mon, 08/17/2020 - 7:43pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court will discuss election polling locations for the second time, after the list presented by the party chairs and the Hays County Citizen Elections Advisory Committe

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Above, San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees member Anne Halsey holds a sign supporting the school district's employees at a caravan-style rally advocating for teachers to work from home as the school year approaches. Below, a sign reads "We respect our teachers and staff. Please keep them safe. No one is disposable." Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Teachers, staff voice return-to-school concerns, rally for work flexibility

Sat, 08/15/2020 - 3:20pm

San Marcos community members and teachers led a caravan-style rally Friday to show support for teachers who are advocating the need to work from home as they are called back to campus for professio

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Local grassroots organization launches fund to fill aid gap

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 6:49pm

Mano Amiga launched a $7,000 local stimulus fund for those who were not eligible for the CARES Act stimulus checks, with hopes of doubling it with the next round of stimulus.

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The Hays County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 in favor of a parks bond election this November. Jacob's Well Natural Area (above) could gain over 110 acres of land if the bond is approved by county voters. Daily Record File Photo by Lance Winter

County sets $75 million parks bond for November ballot

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 6:55pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted in favor of a bond election this November for parks, conservation, connectivity and flood mitigation projects at $75 million.

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Area clinic extends pediatric well-check availability

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 6:45pm

Busy parents and kids can now get a well-check on weekday evenings and weekends.

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County sets November polling locations

Tue, 08/11/2020 - 7:19pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted to approve the list of early voting and election day polling places which included the Texas State University Performing Arts Center on the far Southeast e

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County to consider reissuing pipeline permits

Mon, 08/10/2020 - 7:00pm

During Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting, Hays County will consider reissuing permits for the Kinder Morgan Permian Highway Pipeline after rescinding them three months ago, when horizontal dire

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First Hays County budget workshop reviews reducing jail population

Mon, 08/10/2020 - 6:55pm

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra presented his fiscal year 2021 recommended county budget of $315,320,579 to the commissioners court on July 28, which included a slightly reduced property tax rate a

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The San Marcos City Council directed city staff to explore a partnership with Hays County rather than pursuing a new study regarding Cape's Dam. Above, Cape's Dam pictured in the morning. Below, young San Marcos residents canoe around Cape's Dam last year. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

City Council opts against new Cape's Dam study, favors county partnership

Sat, 08/08/2020 - 3:02pm

The San Marcos City Council directed staff to explore a partnership with Hays County regarding Cape's Dam in a work session Tuesday, rather than pursue an additional study.