The state’s child welfare agency has a new head of Child Protective Investigations, the department tasked with investigating reports of child abuse and neglect.
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I have a lovely goddaughter I’m estranged from. Although I had promised her she would be maid of honor at my wedding in 2015 (my second marriage), I didn’t do it. My fiance was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, so we decided instead to have a commitment ceremony. I felt bad but didn’t contact her right away to explain I wouldn’t have any attendants after all. It’s a blur now, but I think I emailed her or asked her mother (my dear friend) to tell her. My friend denies that her daughter is angry, but my goddaughter hasn’t spoken to me since 2015. She is now engaged. I’d like to write her a letter, but I don’t know what to say. I was thinking of mailing it without telling my friend because, as I said, she still denies anything is wrong. I found the address on the internet. What do you think? I’m heartbroken knowing I cannot celebrate her upcoming wedding. – SADDENED IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR SADDENED: If you feel the need to write your goddaughter a letter explaining the legitimate reason you and your husband decided to forgo a formal wedding with attendants, do it. Your reason for changing your plans was a valid one. Although I’m sure things were hectic at the time you made that decision, it would have been better had you explained directly to her the reason for your abrupt change of plans. Because this is weighing on your mind, apologize for the delay in contacting her, tell her you were delighted when you heard about her forthcoming wedding and you would love to celebrate it with her. Then cross your fingers because the ball is in her court.
Viking Construction will be microsurfacing roads to improve the appearance and life of the road beginning Monday, Aug. 21 and going through Tuesday, Aug. 29.
The Hays County Criminal Justice Association met for its regular monthly meeting recently, held at the Original Black’s BBQ in San Marcos. Constable Michael Torres served as the chairman in sharing the law enforcement concerns both in Hays County and on the state level. San Marcos Police Department Chief Stan Standridge shared some of the safety procedures that will be in place as the San Marcos CISD school year gets underway this week. The chief also discussed a continuing education and training program available for law enforcement officers called Vincible. Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler updated those attending on law enforcement activities throughout the county. DPS Officer Freddy Duran thanked the officers that assisted at the recent Special Olympics fundraiser which he said was a success. Shown are: Hays County Precinct 1, Constable David Peterson, Ramiro Almendarez, Mike Varela, Travis Bertram, Porter Dewar, Precinct 2, Constable Michael Torres, David Dykes, Robert Eller, Patrick Chasse, Ehran Wenzel, Gabriel Cunnion, James Mora, Dept of Public Safety, Freddy Duran, Eli Badillo, Hays County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Gary Cutler, Mark Cumberland, Mike Davenport, San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Scott McIntosh and Randolph Goodman, Gary Job Corps.
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Talking county law
Texas continues to shatter records for new jobs. The expansion has been broad based, both in terms of industries and geographic areas. Our latest projections call for notable employment gains over the next five years, though the pace will vary along with external conditions.
Nanomaterials research is one of the most dynamic fields of scientific study in the world today. At the atomic level, common materials and compounds can be arranged and combined in novel ways to produce novel properties that did not exist previously, but accessing those properties when disparate materials are combined has proven elusive.
Max, 5th and Angel, 2nd
A new first grader
Chelsea Lale, 8th
Ezaius, 2nd, Evaney, 4th and Eleigha, 1st
Issac Davis, 3rd, Amariah Davis, 5th and Kimberly, 4th
Aliena Gonzalez, 5th, Delilah Gonzalez, 4th, Hazel Gonzalez, 6th and Aaliyah Steadman, 8th.
Chloe Garcia, Freshman, SMHS
Sam, Senior
Azailah Blue, First Grade
Elena, 8th and Benjamin, 5th
Mom says 'Stylin'
SMCISD FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2023
The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors.
Bryan Daniel, chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission, speaks at the recent State of Workforce and Education Summit held in San Marcos.
Photo by Lance Winter/GSMP
Editor’s Note: This is the latest in a series that looks in depth at the recent State of Workforce and Education Summit 2023.
Clockwise from top, SMCISD holds its 2023 Convocation on Monday, with performances and inspiring speeches in anticipation of the Tuesday start of school. Third grader Alina and first grader Andy Fernandez are all smiles for their first day. Hugs were in great supply at Miller Middle School. Friends are ready for school at Bowie Elementary and the second grade have their art on at Crockett Elementary. Look for more of the community’s First Day of School photos in upcoming issues of the San Marcos Daily Record.
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