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The $240,047.55 renovations will bring much-needed upgrades to the shelter that will improve the health, safety and viability of rescued pets, shelter staff, volunteers and potential adopters. Daily Record file photo

Renovations to begin at regional animal shelter

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

Starting next week, construction at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter will begin. The $240,047.55 renovations will bring much-needed upgrades to the shelter that will improve the health, safety and viability of rescued pets, shelter staff, volunteers and potential adopters.

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An artist's rendering of the potential new San Marcos Consolidated ISD central administration building at the ACC Goodnight Center. Screenshot from SMCISD YouTube

SMCISD board approves $7 million renovation for administration office

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees approved a $7 million dollar renovation for a new central administration building.

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Two Hays County Barbecue joints were honored by Texas Monthly has top spots in the state — Hays Co. Bar-B-Que in San Marcos and Creekside Cookers in Wimberley. Above, Hays Co. Bar-B-Que Owner Michael Hernandez poses next to three issues of Texas Monthly, each naming his restaurant in the Top 50 barbecue spots.. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

TOPS IN TEXAS: 2 Hays County barbecue restaurants honored by Texas Monthly as best in state

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

Beef is still king in Texas. And when it comes to cooking that beef, ask almost anyone and they’ll tell you barbecue is practically a religion in the Lone Star State. According to Texas Monthly’s Special BBQ Edition — set to hit newsstands in November — some of the folks in the area “Que” it up quite nicely. Two Hays County barbecue joints were honored by Texas Monthly — Hays Co. Bar-B-Que in San Marcos and Creekside Cookers in Wimberley

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City honors Ollie Giles, Lions Club, HCWC with proclamations

City honors Ollie Giles, Lions Club, HCWC with proclamations

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

The City of San Marcos and Mayor Jane Hughson issued several proclamations on Tuesday, honoring community members and organizations. Above left, Ollie Giles, a prominent community member who died earlier this year, was honored. Family members and friends pose for a photo with the proclamation. Above middle, a proclamation was issued celebrating the San Marcos Lions Club's 80th anniversary. Above right, a proclamation highlighted the work done by the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center. Below from left to right, a proclamation celebrates the community work done by Nosotros La Gente; a proclamation recognizes the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce; a proclamation highlights the San Marcos Electric Utility; and a proclamation honors San Marcos Consolidated ISD teachers. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

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FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

Federal health regulators said late Friday that kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children and caused no unexpected safety issues, as the U.S. weighs beginning vaccinations in youngsters.

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Texas Briefly

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

Plane that crashed in Houston had not flown in 10 months

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Former White House press secretary to speak at Texas State

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

Kayleigh McEnany, White House press secretary for the Trump Administration and current FOX News contributor, will speak at Texas State University on Nov. 6. This event is sponsored by the Texas State chapter of Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit that seeks to educate, empower, and organize students across the country.

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Above, 3 Rotarians packing food. Pictured from left to right, Ron Brown, Sue Cobb, Jimmy Cobb and Ben Duncan Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of San Marcos

150 volunteers help Rotary pack 15,000 meals on World Food Day

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

Over 150 volunteers came from areas across Central Texas, including San Antonio and Georgetown, to help the Rotary Club of San Marcos pack 15,000 meals on World Food Day.

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Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November.