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Above, SWAT units responded to a San Marcos apartment on Saturday, where the San Marcos Police Department later arrested a man on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon - family violence charge. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

San Marcos police arrest man on aggravated assault with deadly weapon charge following SWAT response

Mon, 01/24/2022 - 11:39am

San Marcos police arrested a man on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a SWAT response Saturday.

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County makes decisions on ERA program after setback, nearly $800K funding loss

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

After an unsuccessful effort to solicit an outside firm to manage the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program, the Hays County Commissioners Court voted to handle the program in-house by hiring a program manager and several staff members.

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Hays County Feral Hog Management to include bounty program

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

After receiving a $7,500 grant from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Wildlife Services, Hays County will continue countywide feral hog management efforts in 2022.

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CUPCAKE CELEBRATION: Mermaid Society SMTX celebrates 6th year with tasty giveaway

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

Mermaid Society SMTX celebrated its sixth birthday with a drive-thru cupcake giveaway at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park on Friday. Above, Isabella Crosby, July Moreno and Jamie Lynn Shelton show off Mermaid Society's birthday cupcakes. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

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Kyle City Council unanimously voted to enter a memorandum of understanding with Hays County to fund and implement an online citizen reporting software for minor crimes. Above, Kyle City Hall. Daily Record photo by Nathalie Cohetero

City of Kyle, County in agreement to fund minor crimes reporting software

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

Kyle City Council unanimously voted to enter a memorandum of understanding with Hays County to fund and implement an online citizen reporting software for minor crimes.

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Seventeen Texas State students participating in the Texas Education Agency’s approved teacher residency program at Lockhart ISD were recently surprised with $20,000 annual stipends. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Texas Education Agency surprises 17 TXST student teachers with $20,000 stipends

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

Texas State University students participating in the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) approved teacher residency program at Lockhart ISD were surprised with $20,000 annual stipends awarded during a special event on Jan. 18 at Clear Fork Elementary.

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Texas Briefly

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

LONGVIEW (AP) — An East Texas county commissioner and his wife have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor election fraud after reaching a plea deal that allows him to remain in office.

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San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter Pets of the Week

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

Dog of the Week: Lola

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City of Kyle recognized for excellence in financial reporting

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

The City of Kyle was recently recognized for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the 11th consecutive year.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton defies county official’s order to release records related to Jan. 6 Trump rally

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

Attorney General Ken Paxton said the Travis County district attorney's determination that Paxton violated open records laws by withholding information related to his trip to Washington, D.C., on the day of the Capitol insurrection was "meritless" and that his office had fulfilled its obligation under the law.