Wednesday June 19, 2013

PEC chooses nationally-known figure as new chief

Leading utility expert John D. Hewa has been named new chief executive officer of Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC). Hewa currently works in
Centro Esperanza Community Center Opens for Business

More than 100 people attended the Ribbon Cutting of the Centro Esperanza Community Center in Redwood recently. Thanks to the following businesses
Early Entrepreneur
World’s Toughest Boat Race gets under way
Goodbye for the Summer

News

Armbruster named new Main Street Director

06/19/2013 - 5:00pm

From Staff Reports

Samantha Armbruster, an experienced marketing and events specialist, has joined the San Marcos Main Street team this month as the new the Main Street Program Manager.
Armbruster began her duties on June 3 and immediately participated in the Texas Historical Commission’s semi-annual Main Street training for new managers.
“Samantha’s knowledge and passion...

TXST’s Intensive English program helps international students adjust

06/19/2013 - 5:00pm

More than 400 international students call Texas State University home each year and for most the journey begins with participation in the Texas State Intensive English program....

Mixed results for SMCISD in EOC testing

06/19/2013 - 5:00pm

San Marcos CISD students did better than state averages on some STARR End of Course (EOC) tests this year but fell below state averages on others according to data released by the...

Council says no to Casey’s Sessom plan

06/19/2013 - 5:00pm

The San Marcos City Council had a busy night Tuesday, voting down the Sessom Drive Multi-Family Project, which brewed in controversy over the past two years, and approving a...

Humana accepting applications from nonprofit groups for $100,000 grant

06/19/2013 - 5:00pm

Humana Inc. and the Humana Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm, are currently accepting applications for the $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit charitable grant. For the...

Lawmakers: put plant hazard specs online

06/18/2013 - 5:00pm

AUSTIN (AP) — There are 16 fertilizer plants in Texas like the one that exploded in West, but authorities say they aren't clear if any are near schools or residential centers....