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The Hays Central Apprisal District has been accused of using private real estate data without permission. Above, a house being built in the Millbrook Park subdivision in San Marcos. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Appraisal district accused of using private real estate data

Sat, 05/28/2022 - 12:30pm

The Hays Central Appraisal District has landed themselves in hot water by violating its terms of service, according to the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR).

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Hays County under emergency burn ban through Memorial Day weekend

Sat, 05/28/2022 - 12:30pm

Hays County is under an emergency burn ban during Memorial Day weekend.

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A STEP CLOSER TO GRADUATION: San Marcos High School seniors participate in annual grad walk

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 9:31pm

San Marcos High School graduates visited the elementary school halls they once walked for the annual grad walk on Thursday.

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Above, members of the Hays County Commissioners Court pose for a photo after taking next steps in the county's Purple Heart designation. Daily Record photo by Alyssa Gonzales

Commissioners move along with Purple Heart designation

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 9:22pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court received a presentation by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1919 during Tuesday's meeting.

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Hays County reports 1 COVID-19 fatality, 307 new cases in weekly report

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 9:19pm

A Hays County resident died of COVID-19, according to the Hays County Local Health Department.

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Brokenhearted husband dies after wife slain in Texas rampage

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 9:10pm

Fourth-grade teacher Irma Garcia was killed in her Texas classroom on Tuesday, massacred along with her co-teacher and 19 students.

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A family pays their respects next to crosses bearing the names of Tuesday's shooting victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2022. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Gunman's final 90 minutes fuel questions about police delays

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 9:03pm

UVALDE (AP) — It was 11:28 a.m. when the Ford pickup slammed into a ditch behind the low-slung Texas school and the driver jumped out carrying an AR-15-style rifle.

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US economy shrank by 1.5% in Q1 but consumers kept spending

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 8:49pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.

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More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 8:46pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — To drive, or not to drive?

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The City of San Marcos hosted SMTX 2022 on Tuesday, which provided residents with a citywide update. Above, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Jamie Lee Case speaks to residents during Tuesday's event at the San Marcos Activity Center. Below, Community Enhancement Initiatives Manager Amy Thomaides has a conversation at SMTX 2022. Daily Record photos by Alyssa Gonzales