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From left, Dr. Mary Brennan, TXST dean of Liberal Arts; Luis Ruiz-Pacheco, the 2023 Kent Finlay Legacy Endowed Scholarship in Texas Music History scholarship recipient; Dr. Jason Mellard, director of the Center for Texas Music History; Randy Rogers, owner of Cheatham Warehouse, representing The Randy Rogers Band Family Foundation and Brooks Hull, vice president for University Advancement.
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Randy Rogers is owner of Cheatham Warehouse, one of the premiere historic music venues in San Marcos and Central Texas.
Daily Record photo by Barbara Audet

MUSIC MENTOR

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:00am

Rogers donates $25,000 for Kent Finlay scholarship

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Grand jury clears sheriff's deputy of Dripping

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:00am

Springs shooting fatality in November 2022

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This map shows the location of the expected closure this weekend of State Highway 123 at the intersection of I-35.

Weekend closure on State Highway 123

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:00am

State Highway 123, also called Guadalupe Street, will be closed at the intersection of Interstate 35 through the weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

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The Hays County Commissioners proclaimed February as Black History Month.
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County Commissioners proclaim February as Black History Month

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:00am

Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation yesterday recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month.

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SMHS students in the advanced culinary arts program served chiken and waffle meals for SMCISD teachers and staff.
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Advanced Culinary Arts students utilize skills to take part in learning lunch

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:00am

The sound of chicken frying and the smell of waffles cooking filled the air as San Marcos High School students took part in Learning Lunch.

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For college athletes, success hinges on balancing demands of sports, academics

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:00am

It’s time to retire the “dumb jock” stereotype for good.

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Governor to give statewide address from San Marcos today

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 12:00am

Governor Greg Abbott will be holding His “State of the State” address in San Marcos today.

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Transportation Summit to address local, regional needs

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 12:00am

Looking at the future of transportation needs in the region, two local organizations are bringing experts to review upcoming initiatives and changes in San Marcos, Hays and Caldwell counties at a business luncheon. The 2023 Transportation Summit is sponsored by the Greater San Marcos Partnership and the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce.

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Commissioners authorize emergency funding in response to recent freeze

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court met in regular session to approve the creation of a no dumping zone in the area adjacent to Old Bastrop Highway and to authorize funding in response to an emergency need following the recent winter storm.

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Attempt to connect with beau’s daughter fizzles

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I’m divorced and have been dating my guy friend for five years. We recognized after we started dating that we love each other, and we planned to move in together after a year of dating. I was so excited when we started making plans that I reached out to my guy’s ex-wife and daughter as a friendly gesture.