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San Marcos to enter Stage 2 drought restrictions beginning Sunday

Wed, 04/21/2021 - 3:40pm

The City of San Marcos will enact stricter drought restrictions beginning Sunday at noon.

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Senate Bill 7 — a Republican priority — would make changes to almost the entire voting process, taking particular aim at narrowing the latitude local officials have to control voting. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

Here's how Texas elections would change, and become more restrictive, under the bill Texas Republicans are pushing

Wed, 04/21/2021 - 2:48pm

Like Republicans across the country, Texas lawmakers are pushing to enact sweeping changes to state voting laws, including new restrictions on how and when voters can cast ballots.

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Above, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, Goodblend Texas President Marcus Ruark and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra break ground on a new state-of-the-art cannabis cultivation, production and retail facility for Goodblend Texas during a ceremony Monday. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter. Below, am artist rendering of Goodblend Texas' San Marcos facility. Photo courtesy of Goodblend Texas

Goodblend Texas breaks ground on new medicinal cannabis facility in San Marcos

Tue, 04/20/2021 - 6:56pm

San Marcos will soon have a state-of-the-art cannabis cultivation, production and retail facility.

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Over 27% of Hays County residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Tue, 04/20/2021 - 6:54pm

Hays County continues to see an uptick in residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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County commissioners soon to bid for construction on Driftwood roundabout

Tue, 04/20/2021 - 6:45pm

The Hays County Commissioners Court enthusiastically approved the specifications for a roundabout in Driftwood.

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US takes steps to protect electric system from cyberattacks

Tue, 04/20/2021 - 6:39pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is taking steps to protect the country's electricity system from cyberattacks th

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Ex-cop guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case

Tue, 04/20/2021 - 4:14pm

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man’s neck in a case

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A public memorial service was held to honor the life of fallen San Marcos Police Department officer Justin Putnam, and officers Justin Mueller and Franco Stewart. Above, the ceremony ended with a flower laying ceremony. Kelsea Putnam, Justin Putnam's sister, puts a flower on a display with Justin's badge number 442. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

REMEMBERING 442: Hundreds gather to honor fallen SMPD Officer Justin Putnam

Mon, 04/19/2021 - 7:47pm

Hundreds gathered to remember the life of fallen San Marcos Police Officer Justin Putnam, who died in the line of duty on April 18, 2020.

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City continues addressing February storm

Mon, 04/19/2021 - 7:20pm

The San Marcos City Council will be looking at another ordinance to address impacts from February’s devastating winter storm during its regular meeting Tuesday night.