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The Texas Historical Commission is accepting historical marker applications between March 1 and May 15 Above, the Undertold Story Market for Jacob’s Well in Hays County, granted in 2018, which was placed in the ground in December 2020. Photo courtesy of Hays County

Historical marker applications due in May

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 6:43pm

The Texas Historical Commission is accepting historical marker applications between March 1 and May 15; individuals or groups can apply.

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Ethics hearing against parks board member set for Thursday

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 6:42pm

The City of San Marcos Ethics Review Commission will be hearing an ethics complaint filed against Parks and Recreation Board member Jordan Buckley by Park Ranger Loy Locke on Thursday.

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Jason Mock

San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce takes part in COVID testing program

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 6:35pm

When it comes to business, timing is of the utmost importance. There is a saying that time is the only thing in life you can’t get back, and that’s correct.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Construction and COVID

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 6:30pm

Every industry has been impacted by the pandemic, though obviously to varying degrees.

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Daily Record infographics by Colton Ashabranner

Wimberley man dies from COVID-19, 85 new cases reported Wednesday

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 4:35pm

A Wimberley man has died of COVID-19, raising the coronavirus-related death toll to 201.

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Hays County resident tests positive for UK COVID-19 variant

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 10:54am

A Hays County resident has tested positive for the UK COVID-19 variant.

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Rental assistance, COVID-19, Texas Tribune, Shelby Knowles

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs expects that 80,000 households could benefit from a new rental assistance program. Credit: Shelby Knowles for The Texas Tribune

Texas tenants behind on rent will soon be able to seek aid from $1.3 billion assistance program

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 9:07am

State officials plan to roll out a $1.3 billion rental assistance program for Texans struggling to keep up with housing payments during a shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

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The City of San Marcos and Texas State University are seeking volunteers for the 36th Great Texas River Clean Up on March 6. Above, volunteers Shaun Auckland and Andre Sembera work to remove a fishing line and bob caught in a branch during the 35th river clean up in 2020. Below, volunteer Adrian Gomez uses a grabber to fish trash out of the river. Daily Record file photos

City, TXST seeking volunteers for Great Texas River Clean Up

Tue, 02/09/2021 - 7:02pm

With the annual Great Texas River Clean Up just weeks away, the City of San Marcos and Texas State University are seeking volunteers to participate in the event.

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2 Hays County residents die from COVID-19, 114 new cases tallied Tuesday

Tue, 02/09/2021 - 6:52pm

The Hays County Local Health Department recorded two additional COVID-19 related fatalities on Tuesday.

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San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson speaks at a press conference at the Hays County Historic Courthouse on March 15, 2020. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo