As you probably know, UPS and the Teamsters union have reached an agreement to narrowly avert a nationwide strike. This high-stakes standoff likely wasn’t nightly dinner table conversation for most of you, but the issue was far more impactful than merely one company and its 340,000 or so workers directly involved in the negotiations. A strike would have caused delivery delays, challenged the supply chain, pushed up inflation, and affected individuals and businesses across the world. It would have been particularly problematic for rural residents and those requiring critical medical supplies.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for community grants and encourages nonprofits within, or surrounding PEC’s service territory to apply for up to $5,000 grants.
The Texas Water Development Board approved the first-ever regional flood plans during the July board meeting, marking a historic milestone in the state’s efforts to reduce the risk and impact of flooding.
Top, incoming 6th graders at Goodnight Middle School take part in Rattler Camp to meet classmates, and tour the school Wednesday, Aug.2. Middle left, Miller Middle School Rattler Camp was jam-packed with information to ease the transition for incoming 6th graders. Left, Crockett teachers and administrative staff toured the community Friday, Aug. 4. Above, staff celebrate a back to school breakfast.
Photos by SMCISD
School bells to ring
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra used the burn ban agenda item as a chance to discuss the approximately 400-acre Oak Grove Fire that tore through Hays County just Northwest of San Marcos this past weekend. He pointed out the need for additional access to the area by safety personnel.
Gary Job Corps staff and students assist with the Community Bingo event hosted by the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. The event was held at the Espinoza Recreation Center in San Marcos. GYMSC operates a private, non-profit Children’s Shelter for children ages 2-17, in Hays County. The GSMYC 23rd Annual School Supply Drive runs through Aug.15. Visit the website www.gsmyc.org/ events for drop-off locations. Shown are Lizzy Orman, Victoria Berry, Laura Ledezma, Julia Ramsay New, Kara Lueckemeyer, Felicia Zuniga, Vianney Perez, Shabnam Ejaz, Nic Sanchez, Hope Powell , CharDaney Beard, Cynthia Eaglin, Michael Turner, Tamara Espinoza, Kierstian Chavez, and Danira Roman.
Photos provided by Gary Job Corps Center
Community bingo event held
The Hays County Commissioners Court recently honored the Hays County Sheriff’s Office with a proclamation honoring Aug. 7 as the 175th Anniversary of the department. Center, Hays County Commissioners Court Judge Ruben Becerra presents the proclamation to Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler. Pictured are members of the sheriff’s office and members of the court and staff. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office traces its history back to March 1848 but the first sheriff took office on Aug. 7, 1848. The history of Texas and law enforcement are intertwined with Hays County and San Marcos and this proclamation is mindful of those long decades of service.
Photo provided by Hays County
Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing Aug. 7 as the 175th anniversary of the Hays County Sheriff ’s Office at their regularly scheduled meeting last week.
A Dripping Springs native and 2021 graduate of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Hailey Hodsden, 24, died on Aug. 1 during a training accident in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
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