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For 10 years the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos has celebrated the beginning of Mardi Gras season with a Twelfth Night Ball. The ball featured the coronation of the king and queen and presentation of the debutante coterie. Krewe royalty are selected based on their lifetime contributions to the community. Above, serving as King Okeanos X is Wayne L. Kraemer and as Queen, Ann DuPont. Photo submitted by Mistick Krewe of Okeanos

Mistick Krewe of Okeanos begins Mardi Gras season with Twelfth Night Ball

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

For 10 years the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos has celebrated the beginning of Mardi Gras season with a Twelfth Night Ball. The ball featured the coronation of the king and queen and presentation of the debutante coterie. Krewe royalty are selected based on their lifetime contributions to the community. Above, serving as King Okeanos X is Wayne L. Kraemer and as Queen, Ann DuPont. For more photos see page 3A. Photo submitted by Mistick Krewe of Okeanos

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South Hays Fire Department battles fire at San Marcos mobile home park

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

The South Hays Fire Department responded to a house fire at the San Marcos Regency Mobile Home Park on Friday morning. South Hays Fire received assistance from the San Marcos Fire Department. Full details regarding the fire were not immediately available at press time. For updates visit sanmarcosrecord.com. Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

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San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter Pets of the Week

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

Both pets are available for adoption at the San Marcos Regional Shelter. All ready-to-go pets (meaning cats and dogs that have already been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped) are $10 until further notice and include spay/neuter, vet exam, vaccinations, a microchip, and 30 days of free pet health insurance. To meet our pets, please visit us in person at the shelter, open from noon – 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from noon – 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Or visit us online at https://bit.ly/2Je9BzL to choose a pet, fill out an online adoption application, and then give us a call at 512.805.2650 or email animaladoptions@sanmarcostx.gov to talk about it. If you’re interested in fostering a pet, email foster@sanmarcostx.gov or visit https://bit.ly/3oGvgnr to fill out a foster application. Follow the shelter on Facebook@SanMarcosAnimalShelter and on Instagram @smtxanimalshelter for content and updates throughout the week.

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Texas Briefly

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

Texan admits smuggling migrants in a US flag-draped coffin

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Omicron drives US deaths higher than in fall's delta wave

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

Omicron, the highly contagious coronavirus variant sweeping across the country, is driving the daily American death toll higher than during last fall's delta wave, with deaths likely to keep rising for days or even weeks.

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Daily Record infographics by Colton Ashabranner

4 Hays County residents die of COVID-19; County records 1,670 new cases Friday

Sat, 01/29/2022 - 2:22pm

Four Hays County residents recently died of COVID-19, the Hays County Local Health Department reported Friday.

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Left, Ashby Johnson, Executive Director of Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, moderated a panel featuring Laurie Moyer, Director of Engineering for City of San Marcos; Scott Sellers, City Manager for City of Kyle; Kenneth Williams, City Manager for City of Buda; and Doug Wilson, CEO for SH-130 Concession Company. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

GSMP, Chamber host annual transportation summit

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 7:08pm

A panel of local leaders discussed the regional growth and its impact on transportation around the greater San Marcos area.

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TXST announces major transfer scholarship initiative

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 7:04pm

More than 3,100 new transfer students enrolled at Texas State in fall 2021.

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Biden says Russian invasion in Feb. 'distinct possibility'

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 6:55pm

MOSCOW (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden warned Ukraine's president Thursday that there is a “distinct possibility” Russia could take military action against Ukraine in February.

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US economy grew 5.7% in 2021 in rebound from 2020 recession

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 6:53pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew last year at the fastest pace since Ronald Reagan's presidency, bouncing back with resilience from 2020's brief but devastating coronavirus recession.