San Marcos Record

Outsourcing inmates continues, case backlog shrinks

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

Hays County Jail is full and has been outsourcing inmates to other jails for years. Due to the high population of incarcerated people, Hays County has been implementing various programs to attempt to divert people from the jail, such as the mental health court that was recently established and the pretrial services department. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has a standing agenda item during each commissioner court meeting in which he reads the current jail population, the amount of inmates outsourced and the cost.

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Hays County Commission Pct. 4 Walt Smith presents a check on behalf of Hays County to Melissa Rodriguez (C) HCWC CEO, and Holly Cunningham- Kizer, HCWC CDO.
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HCWC receives final payment of $644,000 grant from Hays County Commissioners

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

Funds stem from American Rescue Plan

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Will Conley

Conley arrested for DWI, denies that he was intoxicated

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

Wimberley Independent School District Board of Trustee and former Hays County Commissioner Will Conley was arrested for driving while intoxicated on April 23. In addition to the DWI charge, he was also charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon, which stemmed from him having a gun in the vehicle while allegedly driving while intoxicated. Conley denies being intoxicated.

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The Perry Home, located at 112 Heartleaf Road in LaCima, is one of the homes on the Tour.
Photo courtesy of La Cima

The Highland Home, located at 212 Missouri Primrose Lane in LaCima, will be one of the homes on the tour.
Photo courtesy of La Cima

'Stunning' La Cima model homes part of Home Tour

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

Step into the 21st Century only five minutes away from the sixth stop on the Home Tour in your motorized buggy ride to experience the master- planned community of La Cima in the Texas Hill Country, hailed by Forbes magazine as the “next great metropolis.” Spanning over 2,400 acres, La Cima offers distinct new home designs with Hill Country views by a distinguished line-up of builders. The Perry Home and the Highland Home in La Cima will be the final two homes on the 47th annual Home Tour hosted by the Heritage Association of San Marcos. While the theme of the self-guided tour is “Vintage Bungalows on Old Buggy Trails,' the two La Cima homes will be the 'show houses' that conclude this year’s home tour showing off a beautiful contemporary interior design. Unlike the other houses that close at 4 p.m. these two homes do not close until 6 p.m.

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Three’s more than a crowd for this tiny apartment

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

Dear Abby

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BABY DAY AND DIA DEL NINOS

I’ve got two related events for those parents and children out there. At the San Marcos Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a Baby Day event hosted by Start Smart Hays and Caldwell. There will be resources and activities that highlight the first three years of a child's life, including information on how to support an infants growth and development during those critical stages. Then you can walk over to Plaza Park for Dia Del Nino hosted by Parents as Teachers, which is also from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will have an array of fun festivities for family and kids, including a Mariachi band, Ballet Folklorico, pinatas and bouncy houses. I’m sure all of the festivities will leave you pretty hungry, so you can walk over to Alvin Ords for a sandwich or Valentino’s for a slice of pizza. Those are two of my favorite downtown restaurants.

TWO DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOPPING

Sunday seems like a fine day to check out the Wimberley Junction Farmers Market next door to Savage’s Hill Country Bar. What once had been Milagro’s Restaurant has been transformed into a market space where visitors can find food and browse vendors' stalls while listening to live music. This market takes place every week from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and looks to be a fine place for locally-grown produce and handmade goods.

Afterwards, swing by The Square in San Marcos to say happy birthday to KnD’s Boutique as the mother-daughter dynamic duo of Kristan and Della celebrate their 12th year in business. Shop for unique jewelry and apparel while sipping margs and participating in raffles and giveaways. The first 50 people will receive a free tote bag. While you’re at it, check out their brand new DIY Bar. Celebrate a Born-in-San-Marcos success story by raising a toast with KnD’s.

FUNNEL CAKE & PIE MAKE FOR THE PERFECT DAY

There are two events going on in Hays County that are two of my favorites of the year. In Dripping Springs, it is Founder's Day, which honors and celebrates the founding of the Dripping Springs community in 1850 by the Moss, Wallace and Pound families. However, in Dripping Springs, they do it up big. It starts with a parade on Mercer Street on Friday evening followed by a three-day carnival highlighted by street vendors, barbecue and plenty of beer. It is far and away the most attended event of the year with thousands flocking downtown. My favorite part is the barbecue cookoff, which often results in tons of taste testing, but if I make it through the carnival, I'm sure to pick up a funnel cake.

In Wimberley, the historic-based festivities will be a little lower-key. The Wimberley Institute of Cultures is hosting the annual Pie Social at the Wimberley Valley Museum on Saturday. It includes a 'Best Pie' contest, with the winners auctioned off as a fundraiser. There is also an always-entertaining pie eating contest, live music and hot dogs.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Daily Record staff gives recommendations on what to do in our community

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Live Music

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

Riley’s Tavern

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Buck Steyn runs the ball during the Rattlers spring practice. San Marcos will look to bounce back from their 0-10 season last fall.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Head Coach John Walsh coaches up the quarterback during Rattler spring practice.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Rattlers wrap up first week of spring practice

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

San Marcos kicked off the week returning to the gridiron.

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Texas State golfer Junia Gabasa drives the ball during the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational in Hawaii. The Bobcats will play in the NCAA Regionals.
Photo submitted by Ocean Course Hokuala

Bobcats advance to NCAA Regionals, play in Bryan

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

Texas State learned their postseason fate this past Wednesday after winning the program’s first conference championship since 2016.

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Texas State golfer Sakke Siltala watches his shot at during the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial. The Bobcats finished the Sun Belt Tournament as team in fourth place.
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