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The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Rattlers cheerleading squad is ready for its new school year. But in light of the hard work underway in recent weeks by members of the San Marcos Fire Department, cheerleaders prepared treats and snacks to take over to “cheer” the efforts of local firefighters. These students athletes are athletic spirit leaders and includes varsity and junior varsity cheer squads, mascots and managers.
Photo provided by SMCISD

Rattlers Cheerleaders bring spirit, donations to SMFD

Rattlers Cheerleaders bring spirit, donations to SMFD

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Man unnerved by scantily clad step-daughter

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my second wife for 10 years. Most everything is fine, but we have one area of conflict. It is regarding her daughter, my stepdaughter, who has grown from a cute little 9-year-old into a beautiful 19-year-old. The problem is her attire around the house. She routinely wears a sports bra and panties around the house (around me). I find it distracting, to say the least. I have discussed it with her mother, but she sees nothing wrong with it, probably because she dresses pretty much the same way. I can’t get my wife to understand that what might be OK for her is inappropriate for her daughter. What should I do? By the way, I have never said or done anything inappropriate, but I find myself taking a look at her more often than I should. Help! – STEPDAD WHO SEES IN TEXAS DEAR STEPDAD: If you haven’t told your wife DIRECTLY that a beautiful young woman parading around in her underwear and a sports bra is arousing, and you would prefer her daughter dress more modestly around you, you should. And out of respect for you, your wife should explain those facts to her daughter and remind her that she’s no longer a child, and she should cover up.

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Texas State University Pres. Kelly Damphousse speaks during the State of Workforce and Education Summit 2023.
Photo by Lance Winter

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Recent San Marcos High School graduate Yadira Castro is the recipient of a scholarship to Texas State University this Fall. She was a guest at the recent State of Workforce and Education Summit 2023.
Photo by Lance Winter

University plans expansion of its doctoral programs

Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse gave a 'State of Texas State University” address at the recent State of Workforce & Education Summit 2023, hosted by the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greater San Marcos Partnership.

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The Texas State University campus was the scene of boxes moving and students settling in to new surroundings, once again, as the official move-in was held Aug. 13-14. Classes are set to begin Monday, Aug. 21. Today is also the start of the new school year for the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Elementary campuses held Back to School nights on Aug. 10 and student athletes and musicians have already been in practice mode. Drivers are reminded to pay attention to school bus laws, as residents share the roadways with youngsters. Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4 is the first school holiday.
Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

THEY'RE BACK

THEY'RE BACK

City to consider more coordination of transit services with Texas State

The San Marcos City Council has many items of note on today’s agenda, including the consideration of setting a tax rate, purchases pertaining to housing rehabilitation, construction of Taxiway Alpha and surveying services, and the interlocal agreement with Texas State University to provide additional coordination of the transit systems that connect city and university spaces.

RAIL TO ROADS

Above, out at Centerpoint Road, course participants tour a Union Pacific facility and get hands on training in railroad safety. Below, at the Hays County Public Safety Building, the written test is graded.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet

RAIL TO ROADS
RAIL TO ROADS
RAIL TO ROADS
RAIL TO ROADS
RAIL TO ROADS

Above, Union Pacific Conductor Beau Beam describes how the piston brake functions on the locomotive. Left, top, Beam demonstrates track switching. Left, below, public safety personnel
from throughout
Central Texas participate in Operation Lifesaver, a course designed to teach railroad investigation techniques and safety measures. Below, Union Pacific Engineer Robert Hadley provides information about the workings of the locomotive including how communication is handled with Union Pacific in Omaha.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet

RAIL TO ROADS

Course outlines best practices for local railroad safety

Protecting beauty of dark skies here in Central Texas

Above, Wimberley Valley Night Sky Committee presents Flora and Fauna Hotel with Night Sky Friendly Award honoring the hotel's commitment to eliminating light pollution in the community.
Photo by Louis Parks

Protecting beauty of dark skies here in Central Texas

Left, Hays County Friends of the Night Sky President Cindy Luongo Cassidy and Amy Jackson install a new Sky Quality meter at the Freeman Ranch in San Marcos in an effort to measure light pollution. Knowing the scope of pollution helps limit it.
Photo provided by Hays County Friends of the Night Sky

Protecting beauty of dark skies here in Central Texas

Editor's Note: This is Part One in a series looking at conservation measures for land and water resources in Hays County.

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce

Greater San Marcos Partnership Interim President Will Conley talks with San Marcos CISD Superintendent Michael Cardona and Lockhart ISD Superintendent Mark Estrada.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce

Top, at the State of Workforce and Education
Summit 2003 held
recently in San Marcos, San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Page Michel acknowledges contributions of those at the Summit, joined by Ted Groholske, Greater San Marcos Partnership Workforce Development manager.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce

Left, San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Michael Cardona shares insights on how school systems can best prepare students for a new workforce environment.
Photo by Lance Winter

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce

Editor's Note: This is Part One in a series looking at education and workforce issues.

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