The Main Street Program got a heap of thanks for its work in helping to get the historic First Baptist restoration project a $150,000 grant. Mayor Jane Hughson, during her
CHICAGO (AP) — It is Saturday morning, and 10-year-old Henry Hailey is up at the crack of dawn. Still in PJs, his microphone-equipped headphones glowing blue in the dim basement,
The tent city at Tornillo can be seen in the distance, behind a chain-link fence. The facility holds immigrant children who are separated from their families, including unaccompanied minors who crossed the U.S. border. The facility opened in June and initially was expected to close in July; it is still open and has expanded. Peter Zimmerman photo
Over the summer, the federal government built a tent city in the border town of Tornillo to house immigrant children separated from their families. In June, the Texas Tribune and
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on the existence and human toll of what amounts to modern day slavery.
DerryAnn Krupinsky, the city’s assistant director of Neighborhood Enhancement – WIC, receives the Art Fusion Award from the Texas Association of Local WIC Directors. The award honors local WIC directors who have made significant contributions to TALWD and to the Texas WIC Program, signifying the time, expertise and knowledge contributed each year by outstanding WIC directors in the state. In addition to being the assistant director of the Neighborhood Enhanc ement Department, Krupinsky is the head of the San Marcos WIC program, which has offices in San Marcos, Kyle, Lockhart, New Braunfels, Seguin and Selma. Photo submitted by city of San Marcos
Mayor Jane Hughson proclaims the month of December Parking Mobility Month to raise awareness of the importance of accessible parking spaces. San Marcos has recently partnered with Parking Mobility, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization, to help ensure our community is safe and accessible for all. Front row from left are Hughson, Mack Marsh and Chelsea Ashby; and back row City Council member melissa Derrick, Pina Rodriguez, Cindy Conyers, Chief of Police Chase Stapp and City Council member Lisa Prewitt. Photo by Don Anders/Anders Photography
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — After more than 125 performances in “The Nutcracker” in Rhode Island, a 19-year-old Yorkshire terrier named Archie is leaving the stage. Festival Ballet Providence announced this
Over the many years the young men and women trainees at the Gary Job Corps Center have answered the call to service. Pictured above are Corrections cadets, Center Director Patty
So, Thanksgiving is now behind us and ahead lies weeks of shopping, parties, music and celebrations of all kinds. Before we can catch our breath, the New Year will be
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — A pigeon that had flown the coop with only its bedazzled vest is nesting back home in Phoenix. The Arizona Republic reports Marlette Fernando and her
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