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Kirsta Leeburg Melton

Child Trafficking Town Hall to be held on April 18

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 5:00am

Child trafficking is a very serious problem occurring all over the country and world. There will be a Child Trafficking Town Hall to be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on April 18 at the auditorium at Goodnight Middle School, located at 1301 Highway 123. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. According to a press release, the event is meant to increase awareness of the growing concerns over child and human trafficking. This event will bring together experts, advocates, law enforcement — San Marcos Police Department, Hays County Sheriff’s Department and Hays County Crime Stoppers — and community leaders to share insights, strategies and collaborative efforts in the fight against child and human trafficking. The event is sponsored by the included law enforcement agencies, Youth Service Bureau, Greater San Marcos Youth Council, Hays Caldwell Women’s Center, Rotary Club of San Marcos, San Marcos Lions, San marcos Kiwanis, TXS RotarAct Club, CASA of Central Texas, Young Life & Local Churches and Hays County Veterans Affairs. There will be several organizations that focus on this topic in attendance: Students Against Child Trafficking, Ransomed Life Texas, Rotary’s Human Trafficking Club and Institute to Combat Trafficking.

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Taylor Hardy and her students visited the Great Buddha of Kamakura in Japan in the summer of 2023.
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SMHS teacher leads colleagues, students on travel abroad programs

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 5:00am

Taylor Hardy leads students in her classroom, teachers in her department and students on summer travel.

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Burleson Street home shows craftsmanship after 115 years: The Joyce – Hansen home

Coronal Institute: Shown is the Hutchison Street entrance of the Coronal Institute, San Marcos’ first educational facility, in its innovative glory days around the turn of the century. It drew wealthy ranching families into town so their multiple children could attend. It was those families who built many of the big houses in today’s Historic District. Coronal closed in 1918, its structures sold to SMCISD which tore them down in 1949 to build the mid-century modern Lamar High Schools.
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532 Burleson Street: The terraced hillside home at 542 Burleson Street, built in 1908 by the Reverend William Joyce. It faces the back side of what at that time was the Methodist church-owned Coronal Institute, which Joyce served as chaplain.
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Burleson Street home shows craftsmanship after 115 years: The Joyce – Hansen home

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 5:00am

Built in 1908, the Joyce – Hansen home is a craftsman bungalow with railings and window trim that add classic Victorian touches. After over 115 years, it stands as a proud testament to quality craftsmanship and design.

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The Let's Get Glowing Business to Business Expo was held by the Kyle Chamber of Commerce with assistance from Gary Job Corps students.
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“Let’s Get Glowing” Kyle Business to Business Expo

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 5:00am

Cadets from the Gary Job Corps Center assisted the Kyle Chamber of Commerce with “Let’s Get Glowing“ Business to Business Expo held at Gemstone Palace. First Lockhart National Bank was the Presenting Sponsor as visitors enjoyed the over 35 exhibitors showcasing the goods, services, door prizes, fellowship, and food. Gary students and staff have volunteered with the City of Kyle and Chamber of Commerce for years, assisting with Market Days, Kyle Chamber Health Expo, “Pie in the Sky”, and 5K Runs. Pictured are Gary Job Corps Security Cadets; Austin Gruzenski, Tyrus Moore, Marquice Hudson, Joshua Canada, Messiah Jamison, Isaiah Golatt, Instructor Capt Jerrod Haegele, Kyle Chamber Staff, President Julie Snyder, Tarence Hines, Dawn Schneider, Cassie Alexander, First Lockhart Presenting Sponsor, and business sponsors.

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KZSM: Kissing Alley Concert Returns Thursday with White

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 5:00am

Six times a year, KZSM brings our mission to engage, enlighten, and entertain out of the studio and around the block into San Marcos’ historic Kissing Alley for a free, family friendly concert. This Thursday, April 18, from 7-9 p.m., our second concert of 2024 will feature White Label Analog, an Austin Indie band.

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Ascension Seton Hays is increasing the cardiovascular services available at the hospital by adding a fourth cardiac catheterization lab.
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Ascension Seton Hays opens new cardiac catheterization lab

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 5:00am

The hospital’s fourth cath lab also features electrophysiology capabilities

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Kyles of the World, Unite and Make History at the Gathering of the Kyles at the Kyle Fair A Tex-Travaganza

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 5:00am

The City of Kyle is once again calling upon the Kyles of the world to come together and break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ™ for the largest samename, first name only gathering at the Kyle Fair A Tex-Travaganza on Saturday, May 18.

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Exploring Nature: Carolina Chickadee

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 5:00am

Exploring Nature: Carolina C

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Ozona Bank donates to Greenbelt Alliance to help wildflowers

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 5:00am

At its core, the reason Ozona Bank in San Marcos donated to the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance is simple.

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Alba Ranch in Dripping Springs was recognized by the court as having historical significance.
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Commissioners Court Recognizes the Alba Ranch Historical Marker

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing the historical significance of the Alba Ranch in Dripping Springs, while the Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Alba Ranch as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker through the Undertold Program. The historical marker honors the Alba Ranch as an important and educational part of local Dripping Springs history.