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Jacob’s Well has been closed for remainder of the year despite recent rains. Jacob’s Well originally closed due to low flow rate creating stagnant water. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Jacob’s Well closes for remainder of the year despite recent rains

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 7:14pm

Earlier this summer Hays County Parks Supervisor Jay Taylor said the lack of rain was the primary issue for closing Jacob’s Well — one of Hays County’s most popular tourist attractions.

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Over 45,100 San Marcos residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 7:13pm

More than 45,100 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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Capital Highlights — Flooding prompts disaster declaration

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 7:04pm

Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties.

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Lockhart police arrest teen connected with threat made at high school

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 6:59pm

A 16-year-old male was arrested Monday in connection with threats made at Lockhart High School.

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Texas will plug 800 abandoned oil and gas wells, funded by $25 million federal infrastructure grant

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 6:54pm

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NASA scrubs launch of new moon rocket after engine problem

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 6:47pm

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UN agency to inspect Ukraine nuclear plant in urgent mission

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 6:42pm

KYIV (AP) — A U.N.

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Civil Air Patrol hosts promotion ceremony

Civil Air Patrol hosts promotion ceremony

Sun, 08/28/2022 - 12:00am

The San Marcos David Lee “Tex” Hill Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol hosted a promotion ceremony Tuesday.

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The Biden Administration recently announced measures to forgive student loans. Above, a Texas State University student participates in commencement in 2021. Daily Record file photo by Gerald Castillo

TXST professor discusses student loan forgiveness

Sat, 08/27/2022 - 1:42pm

Bill Chittenden, Associate Professor of Finance in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University, said there’s “no such thing as a free lunch.”

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HCWC reports rise in domestic violence, more severe cases in 2022

Sat, 08/27/2022 - 1:41pm

Domestic violence is up in San Marcos, and victims are presenting more severe cases, according to Holly Cunningham-Kizer, Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) Development and Donor Relations Coordin