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Hundreds of students and families filled San Marcos High School to take part in a day full of art, music and interactive exhibits at the STEAM Fair on Saturday, April 1.

New research from an international team of scientists— including Mona Wells, director of climate science at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University—finds significant flaws in the environmental management of the container ship industry and recommends new methods to streamline environmental impact assessments of container ship disasters.

Everyone who knows Christopher Paul Cardoza will attest that his Nikon D500 camera is an extension of his body. Seldom seen without it trained to his eye, Cardoza has gained acclaim for showing the diverse and complex beauty of the people and landscapes of San Marcos.

Texas senators on Monday unanimously approved a legislative package that could set aside billions of dollars to acquire new water sources and — if approved by voters — pay for upgrades to the state’s aging water infrastructure.

The San Marcos Consolidated ISD is in budget mode once again.

Texas State swept the series against App State getting a comfortable 7-2 win to close the series on Sunday afternoon. After a second three-run first inning in two games, the Bobcats continued to rule scoring runs in four of the seven innings for the win.

A year and half after it was first approved, the Texas Senate on Monday voted to rubber-stamp a map setting the chamber’s political districts, which increased the Senate’s Republican majority and undercut the political power of voters of color.

The San Marcos City Council is scheduled to hear a presentation from the firm, Deloitte and Touche, LLP, regarding the quarterly internal audit report related to the $34 million Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery provided by the United States Housing and Urban Development Department. These funds were received based on city needs as a result of flooding that occurred in May and October of 2015.

Those employed with the Hays County mental health specialty court are working together to ensure that the program participants are receiving all of the help they need. According to a packet provided on the courts website, it is a “specialized treatment court designed to address the unique needs of individuals with mental health, substance use and intellectual/developmental disability disorders who are also facing pending legal charges.

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