The Texas House on Tuesday gave final approval to two bills, Senate Bill 1648 and Senate Joint Resolution 74, that would, with voter approval, create a Centennial Parks Conservation Fund to invest $1 billion to buy more land for the state parks system.
Final canvassing for both the bond and board of trustee elections of May 6 was approved at the San Marcos Consolidated School District Board of Trustees’ recent meeting.
Students, family and friends listen as home schoolers present their 2023 Science Fair demonstrations.
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Liam Barney discusses how electricity works in his science project.
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Approximately 22 home school students presented their science fair projects on Thursday, May 11. Top, Emmie, Sawyer and Finley Payne pose with their solar system project. Above left, Mateo, Benjamin and Joel Cedillo are in front of their What’s the Scoop project. Middle right, Jameson Parker ignites sugar. Right, Evie Mason tells the audience about the life and role of otters in the United States.
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Spring Science Fair showcases student efforts
DEAR ABBY: I have seen you mention in your column your cookbooklets of favorite recipes. I hope the meatloaf recipe is included. Years ago, I cut out your meatloaf recipe, and it’s been a staple at my house ever since. I did make one significant change: I use ground bison instead of beef. It’s healthier and tastes great. Thanks, Abby, for your years of entertaining, wise words. – NANCY M. IN OREGON DEAR NANCY: I’m pleased you have enjoyed preparing (and eating!) that meatloaf, and I was intrigued that you substituted bison for the beef. I’m pleased to share the recipe again, and yes, it’s included in my cookbooklet set. I have made it for years. It makes delicious sandwiches the second day if there’s any left over.
A historical building tour highlighted two older downtown properties for sale and lease. Above, Tracy Weinberg inspecting the peeling wallpaper that exposes the masonry beneath. Below is the view from the third floor of the Annex Building on the square. Bottom left, owner of the Annex Building Mark Shields gives a tour. Bottom right, the Annex Building was originally the First National Bank built in 1909.
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San Marcos City Council Member Matthew Mendoza, the building's broker Simon Hall and the building's contractor Bret Renfro scoping out the old S.D. Jackman Ford Building on Hutchison Street.
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The third floor wall of the Annex Building on the square.
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Downtown historic properties tour imagines the possibilities
Texas State student Fatima Hernandez assists parent and student complete financial aid application.
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Texas State Work Study student Emily Hernandez assists SMHS student with college application.
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The prospect of applying for college and financial aid can be daunting for high school students approaching graduation. But at San Marcos High School, help is available from Texas State University students with their own recent experiences of transitioning from high school to college.
Pictured from left to right are (front row): Mayor Jane Hughson; Gloria Salazar, program coordinator for Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos; Alison Brake, historic preservation officer; Julia Cleary, senior planner and Debbie Austin, president of the Heritage Association of San Marcos. On the back row are Dr. Chris Burnett, board of director for the Calaboose African American Museum; Amanda Hernandez, director of Planning & Development Services; Anna Essington, planning and mapping analyst; Andrea Villalobos, assistant director of Planning and Anita Collins, executive assistant of the Hays County Judge’s office.
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San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson made a proclamation fitting for a city covered with historical buildings and rich with history. The month of may was deemed Historic Preservation Month. “Thank you all for what you do to contribute to the history, culture and beautification of our town,” Hughson said.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday said he would veto a toned-down version of a bill to offer school vouchers in Texas, and threatened to call legislators back for special sessions if they don't 'expand the scope of school choice' this month.
What was formerly known as the SMART Terminal, a project dating back to 2019, is officially being marketed by the owners and developers as AXIS Logistics Park, even as the city of San Marcos is “processing an annexation and zoning request for land east of FM 110, between Highway 80 and the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks.'
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