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A new report released this month by the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network (the Network) shines a spotlight on the need for investing in conservation as Central Texas grows. The Hill Country Land, Water, Sky and Natural Infrastructure Plan provides a data-driven vision for conservation of our region’s most important and defining natural resources.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the consideration of race in college admissions violates the U.S. Constitution, effectively ending the way that many universities across the country have tried to increase diversity on college campuses and reversing years of court precedent.

The city of San Marcos Parks and Recreation will be putting on the its annual fireworks show this Independence Day starting at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday at the Bobcat Stadium.

The Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden and Commissioners issued a Proclamation Commemorating the 17th Anniversary of the Death of U.S. Army Private First Class Kristian Menchaca.

TXST partners with SPC

Students at Texas State University will receive expanded access to mental health and basic needs support through a new partnership with TimelyCare, the premier provider of virtual health and well-being resources in higher education. Students can access these services at no additional cost to them via the TimelyCare App or by visiting TXST Timely-Care.

DOG OF THE WEEK:

Colds might not be as common in summer as they are in winter, but anyone who has ever had a cold when the weather outside is warm and inviting knows just how unpleasant a runny nose, sore throat and lack of energy can be when everyone else seems to be outside soaking up the sun. Indeed, there’s no substitute for feeling fit and healthy in summer.

The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve the language for the upcoming school marshal program, six to one, with Trustee at Large Dr. Mari Salmi casting the dissenting vote. The board also received an operations update from the SMCISD Director of School Safety Doug Wozniak at last week's regularly scheduled meeting.

The city of San Marcos has selected Grisell Pérez-Carey to serve as the first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator.

Following an extensive national search, Texas State University has named Dr. Julie Lessiter as the inaugural vice president for Round Rock Campus.

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