Texas State was one of five members to found the Lone Star Conference in 1931. Who are the other four members?
The Texas Department of Transportation at time of press was set to hold a virtual and in-person public meeting to “present and discuss proposed improvements” to FM 2720, where it runs from State Highway 2 to State Highway 142, crossing both Hays and Caldwell counties.
Two recent meetings of the Hays County Commissioners Court have generated concerns regarding the status of operations in many county offices.
The Juneteenth Foundation, Inc., is launching its 29th annual BBQ Cookoff Fundraiser and 3rd annual Fish Fry Fundraiser this month.
On Wednesday, the Hays County Animal Shelter had its trailer out in front to draw the public's attention to animals available for adoption. Pictured are Michele Helgrin holding Lefteye Lopez, a dog waiting for a forever home. Adoptions are only $22 for all ready to go pets (already spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped).
Daily Record photo by Celeste Cook
New Month, New Pup?
DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 6 and very sensitive, maybe too sensitive. He’s also lovable, super scientific-minded, good-hearted and generous with his little sister. However, he still uses a diaper at night and has CVS (cyclical vomiting syndrome). It’s heartbreaking. For that reason, he’s on a special gluten- free, no flour, no chocolate diet.
Hays County officials transferred responsibilities for payroll from the County Treasurer’s Office to the Budget Office, as the result of a unanimous vote during the last regular meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court.
With the summer movie season back to a somewhat type of normal after the ending of the pandemic, members of the Mermaid Society got their tails on and headed to the premiere of Disney’s live version of “The Little Mermaid,” on Thursday, May 25. San Marcos is the Mermaid Capital of the United States. For those looking for other film moments this summer, the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department will host its free “Movies in Your Park” every Tuesday throughout the summer. The movie usually begins at approximately 8:45 p.m., with pre-movie activities beginning at 7:30 p.m. Movie locations do vary so check the department online to confirm. As of now, these are the times and films for this summer: June 27, Surf's Up, Rio Vista Pool; July 11, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Plaza Park; July 18, The Lego Batman Movie, Plaza Park; July 25; Lightyear, Bobcat Stadium; Aug. 1, DC League of Super Pets, Plaza Park; Aug. 8, Top Gun: Maverick, San Marcos Regional Airport; and Aug.11, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Dunbar Park.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed Fort Worth lawyer and former Secretary of State John Scott as interim Texas attorney general, temporarily replacing Ken Paxton, who was suspended as attorney general pending the outcome of an impeachment trial in the state Senate.
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