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ABBY: We were a male couple in our 70s, together for 21 years, before my husband, “Charles,” died of COPD three weeks ago. For more than four years, I watched his health and quality of life decline until he finally had had enough and chose hospice. In less than 24 hours, he was gone.

The recent San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District regular meeting offered hours for debate with experts and others weighing in on the question of whether or not the district needs a school marshal program.

Cinco de Mayo Menudo Throwdown returns with classic menu, two pageants

The Texas Senate approved Wednesday a sweeping school safety bill in response to the Uvalde shooting nearly a year ago that aims to make sure that hundreds of Texas school districts without active-shooter plans get up to speed.

In a major escalation of Republicans’ efforts to weaken the state’s bluer cities and counties, lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are advancing a pair of bills that would seize control of local regulations that could range from worker protections to water restrictions during droughts.

Ready to argue their case, numerous opponents of the proposed changes to the SMART development spoke before the San Marcos City Council at its most recent meeting making for standing room only and comments stretching over hours.

The City of San Marcos will dedicate a new mural at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 26.

The Wimberley Valley, an International Dark Sky Community, will take time to celebrate International Dark Sky Week this weekend at the spring Blue Hole Star Party.

The Seguin Economic Development Corporation and the city of Seguin recently announced that Premium Waters, Inc., will build a new state-ofthe- art manufacturing facility in Seguin.

DEAR ABBY: I married a widower eight years ago, and we are very happy. However, his three grown daughters were angry that he moved on with his life after the death of their mother. To keep peace in the family, I have tried to “kill them with kindness,” and while we’ve made progress, I feel they take advantage of me and sometimes treat me with disrespect.

After a national search, the City of Kyle is pleased to announce a conditional offer of employment has been made to Bryan Langley as Kyle’s next City Manager.

Dr. Steve Murdock, our foremost Texas demographer and my dear friend, recently passed away. Steve had a distinguished career spanning endowed positions at three major universities, designation as the state demographer, and a stint as Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. More important, however, he was the clarion voice proclaiming a reality that we all needed to hear.