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The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees swore in two members during Monday's meeting after District 1 incumbent Miguel Arredondo was reelected and Mayra Mejia was elected to District 3. Above, board members pose for a photo during Monday's meeting. Photos courtesy of San Marcos Consolidated ISD

SMCISD swears in trustees; Board approves amended one-time employee payment

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 7:12pm

Mayra Mejia and Miguel Arredondo were sworn in during Monday’s regular San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees meeting.

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Above, a franchised Dutch Bros Coffee will open in Kyle at 20325 Interstate 35 Frontage Road just north of Kyle Crossing. Photo courtesy of the City of Kyle

Dutch Bros Coffee planned for construction in Kyle

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 7:01pm

A franchised Dutch Bros Coffee will be coming to Kyle, located along the east side of Interstate 35, just north of Kyle Crossing.

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Stocks give up early gains and end lower on Wall Street

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 6:59pm

A late-afternoon slide on Wall Street dragged stocks broadly lower Wednesday, wiping out early gains and adding to losses from a day earlier as investors worry about the economic fallout from surgi

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Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 6:58pm

Pfizer said Wednesday that new test results show its coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective, is safe and also protects older people most at risk of dying — the last data needed to seek emergency use

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Public Assistance Requested for Tuesday Home Invasion

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 3:38pm

The San Marcos Police Department responded to the report of a home invasion at The Grove at San Marcos, 1150 E. River Ridge Parkway, on Tuesday, Nov.

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Above, newly sworn-in city Councilmembers Alyssa Garza (left) and Shane Scott (right) stand with Mayor Jane Hughson (middle) during a ceremony Monday night. All participants were wearing masks prior to being sworn in. Photos courtesy of the City of San Marcos

Garza, Scott sworn in; Council votes in favor of expanded voting access for upcoming runoff

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 7:12pm

In a special called city council meeting Monday night, the councilmembers declared the official results of the November election, swore in new Councilmembers Alyssa Garza and Shane Scott and ordere

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County Judge announces mask drive

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 7:10pm

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra announced a free mask drive Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Centro Cultural Hispano De San Marcos during Tuesday's commissioners court meeting.

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Hays County tallies 78 new COVID-19 cases, 44 recoveries Tuesday

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 7:06pm

The Hays County Local Health Department announced 78 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, 44 additional recoveries, seven hospitalizations and three hospital discharges on Tuesday.

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Inaugural Central Texas Black Business Expo begins Friday

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 6:59pm

The Dunbar Heritage Association in collaboration with local start-up Modern Tribez Events, will host the first Central Texas (CTX) Black Business Expo 2020.

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Discourse in Democracy hosts Natasha Harper-Madison in virtual event

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 6:51pm

Austin City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison is speaking in Texas State University's online event, "Repping the (Grass) Roots: From Community Advocate to Elected Official," on Thursday from 6-