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San Marcos City Manager Stephanie Reyes and former Mayor Daniel Guerrero were two of the attendees at the efforts to bring the Reading Rock Stars literacy program to San Marcos.
Photo courtesy of the Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival is raising money to bring the Reading Rock Stars literacy program to San Marcos. The program brings children’s book authors and illustrators to school to encourage a love of reading.
Photo courtesy of the Texas Book Festival

San Marcos City Councilmember Jude Prather (above) and Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse attended the event.
Photo courtesy of TBF

READING ROCK STARS

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

Texas Book Festival raising funds to bring Reading Rock Stars Childhood Literary Program to San Marcos elementary schools

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TXST prepares for spring 2024 commencement

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

More than 4,100 candidates for bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees are expected to cross the stage during eight commencement ceremonies May 9-11 at Texas State University.

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Pranesh B. Aswath

TXST Provost inducted into 2024 AIMBE College of Fellows

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering has inducted Pranesh B. Aswath, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Texas State University, into the AIMBE College of Fellows.

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The power grid puts Texas growth at risk again. Texas must diversify power sources and add transmission lines.

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

Transmission lines are to energy reliability as good roads and highways are to economic growth. Without the infrastructure in place, growth and prosperity are at risk.

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“Drinking Water Week” Promotes Safe, Clean and Reliable Drinking Water

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

National “Drinking Water Week,” recognized each year during the first full week of May, reminds us of the essential role that water plays in our daily lives. Fresh, clean water is both a basic necessity for living and a limited resource.

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Pitcher Jessica Mullins was named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Mullins named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

Pitcher Jessica Mullins was named Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year following the conclusion of the 2024 regular season.

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20 Texas State football players signed NIL Deals with the Maroon & Golden Collective
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Maroon & Golden Collective signs 20 players to NIL Deals

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

The Maroon & Golden Collective announced that 20 Texas State football players have signed to Name, Image and Likeness deals with the collective.

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Pitcher Rhett McCaffety delivers the pitch in the Bobcats game against Old Dominion. Texas State won the critical conference series against the Monarchs.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Host Trojans this weekend

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

Texas State claimed a much needed conference series, splitting their doubleheader against the Old Dominion Monarchs last Saturday.

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Dear Abby

Husband tells his wife to find a side piece for sex

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for the last 25 years to a wonderful man, “Frank.” We are very happy in all areas except for intimacy. Frank has lost all interest in intimacy and sex. It began about two years ago, and I have tried everything to reignite the flame in our relationship. Frank’s sex drive has disappeared!

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Council to consider temporary water sale to Kyle

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00am

The San Marcos City Council is set to possibly approve an agreement to sell water to the city of Kyle, hold a public hearing and consider annexing 55 acres of land for La Cima Phase 6 into the city and consider rezoning that same land from Future Development to Character District-4 at the regularly scheduled meeting today at 6 p.m.