Top, Cameron Bundage tags out the runner trying to steal third base on Opening Day. Middle, Rhiannon Espana throws the pitch during Opening Day. Above, Paul Zavala (left) and Stephanie Reyes (right) throw out the first pitch for baseball and softball during the opening ceremonies.
Daily Record photos by Colton McWilliams
SMYBSA starts season with opening ceremony
ELEANOR KLIBANOFF,
If one is interested in celebrating Easter a day early with local veterans, American Veterans Post Tx-104, led by Commander Mark Salinas, will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt in the field between Jack's Roadhouse and the Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413, located at 1701 Hunter Road, starting at 10 a.m. to noon on March 30. American Veterans Post Tx-104 Master at Arms and Chaplain Rick De-Leon said there will already be eggs scattered throughout the site, but around 10:30 a.m. a helicopter will be hovering above dropping more eggs, which should be a fun sight to see. There will be five golden eggs, and those that find them will win a basket full of goodies. DeLeon said there will be hotdogs and drinks for the families to enjoy.
At its meeting on Tuesday, March 12, the Hays County Commissioners Court recognized the Hays County Auditor's Office and County Auditor Marisol Villarreal-Alonzo for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Please join us in congratulating the Auditor's Office.
Photo courtesy of Hays County
Hays County Auditors Office receives award for Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA
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Get ready for a big show (where you literally see nothing) with a huge audience! On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The path of totality (where the sun is fully hidden) enters Texas around Eagle Pass and crosses to the northeast, exiting near the northeast corner. About 12 million Texans reside in the path of totality, which includes the major metropolitan areas along the I-35 corridor.
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: My husband is an outdoor enthusiast and has a group of guys he goes hunting with every year. One of them has started coming out west to vacation at our house twice a year and now has followed us to our warm-weather winter home. When he stays at our place, we fix all the meals and he uses our washer, dryer and detergent for several loads of laundry each time. He’s a longtime friend and brings his spouse, with whom I get along well. But as time goes on, their visits are becoming more frequent and longer in length.
The JH Barbee House on the corner of Johnson Ave. and Belvin Street, owned by Ted and Thea Dake. This photo was taken during the 2022 Garden Tour.
Photo by Carl Deal
The Heritage Association of San Marcos is hosting the 47th Annual Heritage Home Tour, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, 2024. This year, in a return to its pre-pandemic format, tour goers will again be able to view renovated private homes over the two day period. But in keeping with this year’s theme “Vintage Bungalows on Old Buggy Trails,” there will also be roadside docents pointing out overlooked outdoor relics from the rich history of this beloved Central Texas town.
Top, a close up look at Witnesses, a piece of art by Yulia Lanina at the Nature Nurture/Nurture Nature art exhibit. Above, the exhibit has artwork by Lana Waldrep Appl — TXST studio art lecturer, Elizabeth Chiles — University of Texas Art History lecturer, Sarah Hirneisen — TXST School of Art and Design Lecturer, Yuliya Lanina — University of Texas Arts and Entertainment Technologies Assistant Professor of Practice, and Yevgenia Davidoff — an Austin based artist and designer.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West
Some of this year’s winners of the Love Downtown Awards.
Photo provided by San Marcos Downtown Manager Josie Falletta.
Photo provided by Downtown Manager Josie Falletta.
The divine mother, or mother nature herself, is vast and overarching; she evokes deep emotions with her various colors and forms. For seemingly all of existence, human beings have been endlessly fascinated by her. A trip into the Texas State University FLEX Gallery will transport you into a serene botanical wonderland rich with luscious flowers, moss, tree fungus and other natural elements.
Some of this year’s winners of the Love Downtown Awards.
Photo provided by San Marcos Downtown Manager Josie Falletta.
Photo provided by Downtown Manager Josie Falletta.
Downtown has a special character and rich history. City staff know that and value the businesses that contribute to the area’s charm. The city of San Marcos hosted the Love Downtown Awards ceremony and banquet on Feb. 29 to pay homage to the businesses and people that make it special.
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