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Above, Mayor Jane Hughson presents a Juneteenth proclmation to members of the Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. and Dunbar Heritage Association on June 7 at City Hall. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Dunbar Heritage Association, Juneteenth Foundation to host upcoming celebrations

Sat, 06/11/2022 - 4:06pm

The Dunbar Heritage Association will host a community Juneteenth Celebration Sunday, June 19 from 2-7 p.m. at Dunbar Park, located at 801 Martin Luther King Drive.

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KZSM — Preserving our raices/roots

Sat, 06/11/2022 - 3:54pm

KZSM.org broadcasts the many voices of our diverse, vibrant community.

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US inflation at new 40-year high as price increases spread

Sat, 06/11/2022 - 3:49pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The prices of gas, food and most other goods and services jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households no respite from rising costs.

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Several factors are converging to push gas prices higher

Sat, 06/11/2022 - 3:41pm

DALLAS (AP) — There is little evidence that gasoline prices, which hit a record $5 a gallon on Saturday, will drop anytime soon.

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Ukraine: Russia said to be using more deadly weapons in war

Sat, 06/11/2022 - 3:36pm

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and British officials warned Saturday that Russian forces are

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The 59th annual Texas Water Safari is set to cast off from San Marcos this weekend. Above, team River Fitness prepares to port at the falls at Rio Vista Park during the 2021 race. Below, team Single Bladies reaches the falls at Rio Vista in 2021. Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

'WORLD'S TOUGHEST CANOE RACE': Racers return to San Marcos for start of 59th Texas Water Safari

Thu, 06/09/2022 - 7:08pm

The 59th annual Texas Water Safari is set to cast off from San Marcos this weekend.

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Council OKs annexation, zoning changes

Thu, 06/09/2022 - 7:05pm

The San Marcos City Council approved the annexation and zoning changes for property related to the La Cima Development Agreement, seeking to construct 112 single-family lots in accordance with the

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Hays County records 1 fatality, 506 new COVID-19 cases in weekly report

Thu, 06/09/2022 - 7:02pm

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded one fatality and 506 COVID-19 cases in its weekly report as the positivity rate rose to over 21%.

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Texas House kicks off inquiry into Uvalde shooting behind closed doors

Thu, 06/09/2022 - 6:41pm

State lawmakers launched an investigation into the Uvalde massacre Thursday, but the witnesses, testimony and specific goals of the investigation will remain secret for now.

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Fire at LNG terminal in Texas jolts residents, fuel markets

Thu, 06/09/2022 - 6:40pm

NEW YORK (AP) — An explosion at a liquefied natural gas terminal in Texas has left nearby residents rattled and is taking a substantial amount of the fuel off the market at a time when global deman