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Above, the Miakan-Garza Band Reburial Committee joyfully completes second reburial of six ancestors on March 14, 2020 at Sacred Springs Reburial Grounds in San Marcos. Pictured left to right: Yoli Arellano, Salina Arellano, Rudy Leyva, Lucia Carmona, Adam Alejandro, Carlos Aceves, Rodney Garza, Krisolito Garza, Maria Rocha, Karla Lara, Mike Ferraro, Ome Tlaloc and Dr. Mario Garza Photo courtesy of Ruben Arellano, Ph.D. Below, Garza leads blessing at the shores of Spring Lake, opening the 2019 Sacred Springs Powwow in San Marcos. Photo courtesy of Rene Renteria

Miakan-Garza Band seeks help to secure ancestral remains from UT Austin

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 7:30pm

The Miakan-Garza Band of the Coahuiltecan people are seeking to secure the remains of three ancestors unearthed in Hays County which are currently a part of the University of Texas at Austin’s coll

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New trails on horizon for Wimberley Valley

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 7:28pm

The Wimberley Valley will soon see new trails that will improve connectivity in the City of Wimberley and its surrounding areas.

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Texas is pursuing a last-minute advertising campaign with just a month of counting left for the 2020 census. Republican leaders previously rejected legislative efforts by Democrats to put money toward the count. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune

With time running out, Texas abruptly launches a $15 million ad campaign chasing an accurate census count

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 7:27pm

Through a small notice tucked into the state’s business register, Texas appears to have acknowledged that the 2020 census count is going badly.

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Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism'

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 7:24pm

KENOSHA, Wis.

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City Announces Five Finalists for Chief of Police

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 4:38pm

The City of San Marcos announced five finalists for Chief of Police on Tuesday.

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SMPD Searches for Burglary Suspect

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 2:32pm

San Marcos Police Department is asking residents for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary at Wireless America, 900 Bugg Lane in San Marcos on Aug. 25.

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Bomb squad at Kinder Morgan worksite for 'suspicious device'

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 2:15pm

A “suspicious device” was found this morning at a worksite for the Permian Highway Pipeline.

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As the school year begins online, thousands of Texas students are being left out of virtual learning

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 9:46am

Texas schools struggled this spring to abruptly shift from teaching students in classrooms to reaching them at home.

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City to vote on new development code

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 6:39pm

San Marcos City Council is set to vote on an updated development code in their Tuesday meeting.

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The City of San Marcos is inviting the public to participate in the San Marcos Platinum Planning Study Virtual Open House and survey. The study is being conducted by the city in collaboration with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Map courtesy of the City of San Marcos