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Above, the kayaker is just hidden behind what is a natural median of grass in the San Marcos River near what is the City Park and the Lions Club Tube Rental facility. Across, this kayaker must negotiate high grass and a lower water level Tuesday. Below, the San Marcos River Tuesday morning.
Daily Record photos by Dalton Sweat and Colton McWilliams

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Texas wild rice is one of the endangered species affected by the lowering water levels and intense heat.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet

City will go to Stage 3 water restrictions starting on July 2

Stage 3 drought restrictions will be enforced by the city of San Marcos beginning at noon on July 2 in response to a combination of environmental factors relating to the intense heatwave and dropping water levels in the Edwards Aquifer, in the past two weeks.

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Lauren Chappell studies fish in adverse times.
Photo by TXST

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Above, TXST students take a class with Lauren Chappell. Below, collecting fish for analysis.
Photos provided by Lauren Chappell

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Aquatic ecologist researches fish resilience in severe drought

Growing up in San Antonio, Texas State University alum Lauren Chappell would occasionally drive west with her family on US Highway 90, crossing the Nueces River in areas where scant pools of water dotted an otherwise dry ribbon of dry rock and gravel.

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Top, Children's Librarian Ashley Schimelman works with a bird expert during one of many special library events. Above, the start of the Summer 2023 program included a party with a foam machine.
Photos provided by San Marcos Public Library

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The Milburn family youngsters pose with Ashley Schimelman, children's librarian.
Photo provided by San Marcos Public Library

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Above, left, Ashley Schimelman gets her pirate on as she works with a member of the San Marcos Mermaid Society during a library event. Above, right, storytime sessions are an important part of the library's offerings for children and families.
Photos provided by San Marcos Public Library

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