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Hays County 16th fastest growing in the nation

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

The population in Hays County is exploding. For several years now, the county has been in the top ten fastest growing counties in the nation. For the 2022 to 2023 data, it was bumped to the 16th fastest growing in the nation, but that’s not due to any slowdown in the quickly growing population. According to the Texas State Demographer Lloyd Potter, this just means that there are other counties in the U.S. that are growing even faster than Hays.

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The Hill Country Christian Junior Honor Society won last year's nonperishable category of the contest.
Photo courtesy of the Hays County Food Bank

Food Bank's 9th annual Spring Harvest Health Food Drive

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

Join the 9th Annual Spring Harvest Healthy Food Drive Challenge hosted by Hays County Food Bank. From April 15 to May 16, community teams compete to gather the most food in two categories, non-perishable or fresh produce. The winning teams earn bragging rights and the Spring Harvest Traveling Trophy. Dunbar Gardens brought home a win in the fresh produce category. Hill Country Christian Junior Honor Society won last year in the nonperishable category and hopes to hold onto the Apple Trophy for one more year. Can your team challenge them?

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The new all-electric vehicles added to the city of San Marcos Public Works Fleet.
Photo courtesy of the city of San Marcos

City of San Marcos Introduces its First 100% All-Electric Vehicles to Fleet

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

The city of San Marcos recently introduced five all-electric vehicles to its fleet. The additions include three Ford F-150 Lightning trucks and two Toyota bZ4X cars, which will be used by staff as they conduct city business, including Code Enforcement and Transit services, and Public Works Fleet services.

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Historic Chas. S. Cock House to resume luncheons

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

Historic Chas. S. Cock House to resume luncheons

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San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

San Marcos Auto Center

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KZSM: Celebrating Our Environment and Our Community Tuesdays (and Every Day)

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

Whether you’re observing a traditional Easter or enjoying this lavish Texas spring in your own way, we at KZSM 104.1 FM and KZSM.org wish you all the joy of the season. This spring and all year round, we showcase our environment and our community with special broadcasts every Tuesday during the 11 o’clock hour.

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Geothermal could be the next ‘Texas miracle’ if Big Oil follows the federal road map

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

Houston knows how to dig holes. Perhaps when historians look back at this great city, when it has either returned to wetland prairie and piney woods or has advanced to its rightful place among the great cities of the world, it won’t be oil and gas per se that define us, but our general knack for poking, cracking, extracting and moving all manner of molecules into and out of the earth.

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Bailey and Anthony Smith can be seen competing on the Amazing Race. Three episodes have already aired. The Texas State alums are competing on the 36th season of the popular TV show.
Photo provided by Bailey and Anthony Smith.

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Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:00am

Texas State alums compete on 36th season of The Amazing Race

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TXST sets all-time record with $141 million in research spending, fueled by Run to R1 efforts

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:00am

Texas State University’s efforts to attain Research-1 Carnegie classification status—embodied by the Run to R1 initiative launched in early 2023—are reflected in record-setting Research and Development expenditures of $141.3 million for the 2023 fiscal year.

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Gary Job Corps will be hosting a Career Fair in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor on April 18.
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Gary Job Corps hosting career fair

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:00am

If a company is looking to create a pipeline for new employees, the Gary Job Corps Career Fair hosted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor is the perfect way to do so. The GJC invites companies to set up a booth at the career fair from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 18 at the GJC Center located at 2800 Airport Hwy 21.