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Top and left, the Central Texas Danzantes dance troupe performed in traditional Native American dress to perform a ritual dance.
Photo by Christopher Paul Cardoza

One of the two River Stewardship awards was granted to the San Marcos mayor and city council for the institution of the can ban. Pictured are Mayor Jane Hughson, Martindale Council Member Matthew McGowan, San Marcos Council Member Mark Gleason, Caldwell County Commissioner Ed Theriot and River Appreciation Festival Volunteer Nick Stiler.
Photo by Christopher Paul Cardoza

RIVER DANCE

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 12:00am

Martindale hosts third annual River Appreciation Weekend

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Manuel Balderas

Child molester sentenced to 40 years

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 12:00am

Manuel Balderas, 49, of Kyle, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by a jury on Sept. 24 for continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins. The jury assessed punishment and 22nd Judicial District Judge Bruce Boyer stacked three of the counts to total 40 years.

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The Calaboose African American History Museum Celebrates the 2024 Eddie Durham Jazz Festival

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 12:00am

The Calaboose African American History Museum is celebrating the musical contributions and legacy of San Marcos native, Eddie Durham, with a free concert in the Eddie Durham Park, 205 Martin Luther King Drive, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19.

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Dear Abby

Daughter’s decision-making impacted by Dad’s suicide

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s uncle died by suicide in his home six months ago. It was a shock to the entire family. Since the funeral, we have helped to settle his affairs, including cleaning out his home to get it ready for sale. My husband’s cousin (the uncle’s daughter) has had an understandably difficult time coming to terms with the loss of her father and has decided to purchase the house and reside there. She hasn’t sought grief counseling and uses social media as a therapeutic outlet.

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Takeaways from the Texas Tribune-Associated Press report on 24 hours along the Texas-Mexico border

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 12:00am

The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press spent 24 hours in five cities on Texas’ border with Mexico to measure the impact of a dramatic drop in migrant crossings.

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Above, Lena Golden-Fletcher is in the process of painting her design on a picnic table in at the Price Center. Below, is a design by Chloe Doyle for her portion of the artwork.
Photos courtesy of the Price Center

TABLE ART

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:00am

Price Center commissions painting for new picnic tables

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Justice Department, County come to settlement on ADA accessibility at polling locations

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:00am

The U.S. Department of Justice reached an agreement with Hays County aiming to improve accessibility at polling locations for voters with disabilities. This follows an investigation by the Justice Department into the county’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act at polling locations last year.

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Image courtesy of Texas Department of Transportation

I-35 frontage road closure this weekend

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:00am

The southbound frontage road of Interstate 35 in San Marcos will be fully closed between CM Allen Parkway and SH123 starting Friday, Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. The closure is scheduled to last until Monday, Sept. 30, at 5 a.m., as crews conduct road construction work. According to the city of San Marcos, once work is complete, drivers can expect a new right turn lane headed into downtown San Marcos.

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Sales tax allocations up for the month in all Hays County cities

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:00am

People have been spending a lot of money in Hays County recently. Every city in the county is up for spending in this allocation period compared to the same time frame last year, which is a rare occurrence. That will help the city of San Marcos catch up, as it has received $269,114 less for 2024 year to date, as compared to 2023.

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Following a scary day at San Marcos High School where students and staff went into lockdown after an emergency call stating there was a person on campus with a gun, students met for the annual See You at The Pole prayer session before school on Wednesday. See You at the Pole is a student-led global day of student prayer started in 1990 as a grassroots movement. Decades later, millions pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September. Around 80 students and families prayed at the SMHS flag pole.
Photo courtesy of Mark Carillo