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The local farmers market is looking forward to sunny days ahead after the cold temperatures and foggy weather put a damper on last weekends' event. Above, Daniel Velasquez Gomez sells his organic produce on the south end of the Historic Hays County Courthouse at the San Marcos Farmers Market Downtown Square. He has been selling his produce at the market for the past decade. Stop by Saturday and see his and all the goods and wares of the other vendors on sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

FARM FRESH

Fri, 02/10/2023 - 12:00am

Farmers Market preps for sunny days ahead

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Commissioners approve 10% raises for 465 employees

Fri, 02/10/2023 - 12:00am

The road to get here has been long and treacherous, but last Tuesday, Hays County Judge Ruben Beccera and the majority of commissioners court approved a 10% income increase for Hays County employees making under $100,000. The 4-to-1 vote took place after nearly eight months of discussion and planning. In June of 2022, the commissioners court approved a salary study contract with Management Advisory Group International, LLC to determine a fair and fiscally responsible way to implement raises. The study was expected to be completed by September of 2022 in order to provide relief for those still struggling with the rippling effects of COVID-19 and the onset of high inflation. However, the plan has still not been completed, something that frustrated commissioners on the dais.

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New exhibits astound at Walkers’ Gallery

'Open Heart” part of the city wide exhibit “Mind Windows” at the Walkers’ Gallery.
By Roberto Rios —San Antonio.

“Family Quartet”, oil on canvas, by Mikiko Kudo, Dripping Springs. The young man on the right is Adrian Fisher, who will perform at the reception , her son. The painting is exhibited in the “Everything is Connected” exhibit.

“Patchwork-Envision” by Angeles Salinas, San Antonio,
representing Mexico.

“San Martian Thanksgiving” by San Marcos artist Melanie Stelter.

New exhibits astound at Walkers’ Gallery

Fri, 02/10/2023 - 12:00am

The Walkers’ Gallery started 2023 with an unprecedented two astonishing exhibits. Activity Center attendees expressed their appreciation —“I feel like I am in a real museum,” one said. The quality of work was undeniable.

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Texans brace for the end of nearly three years of pandemic Medicaid coverage

Fri, 02/10/2023 - 12:00am

One day, Alexandria Robertson’s carefully crafted life suddenly started falling apart.

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Acclaimed author, poet Jane Wong to hold reading, signing

Fri, 02/10/2023 - 12:00am

Award-winning poet and author Jane Wong will hold a reading and book signing Friday, Feb. 17, at Texas State University’s Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center.

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Protestors lined up outside of San Marcos City Hall asking for the city council to repeal the Meet and Confer agreement with the San Marcos Police Officers' Association. The council repealed the agreement with a 4-3 vote.
Daily Record photos by
Dalton Sweat

City, police agreement repealed, negotiations begin

Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:00am

The San Marcos City Council voted 4-3 to repeal the Meet and Confer agreement with the San Marcos Police Officers’ Association giving the two organizations until June 7 to try and come to a new agreement.

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Texas' teacher pension fund divested from investment firms accused of 'boycotting' oil and gas industry

Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:00am

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas has divested part of its massive pension fund from 10 financial firms that the state comptroller singled out for “boycotting” the oil and gas industry.

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The Eddie Durham Jazz Celebration was held over the weekend at the Evan's Auditorium at Texas State University. Above, a Tenor sax duetwith Doug Lawrence and Russell Haight. Top right, On Alto Sax are Mike Smith and Charlie Young. Bottom right, Utah Hamrick plays the upright bass.
Photos by Linda Kelsey-Jones

JAZZED UP

Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:00am

Annual Eddie Durham Jazz Celebration held at Texas State University

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In The Know: Catching up with San Marcos Chamber

Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:00am

In October, I took over as president of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce. This chamber has a long history and track record of success in the business community. With approximately 500 members, the San Marcos Chamber serves as the “voice of business” and works on programs and events to help grow local businesses.

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The Economist: Girding the Grid

Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:00am

The Texas power grid passed another test recently, when a winter storm covered much of the state in a sheet of ice. Although there were significant power outages, some of which lasted a while, they were largely due to ice on lines and trees breaking lines and similar issues. We also had enough power to deal with the even more brutal cold in late December.