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Large size hail and storms that began Wednesday and lasted into the early hours Thursday, caused some damage and power outages across portions of the city and county, according to the National Weather Service and city officials.

The value of a key youth program in the county was reinforced Tuesday during the regular meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court with the introduction of Sierra Murray, who was recently appointed 4H and Youth Coordinator for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office.

On Saturday, March 4, people all over Texas will participate in the world’s longest river cleanup. The City of San Marcos will team up with local organizations and businesses to pick up trash along a stretch of the San Marcos River that spans almost 60 miles.

Rattlers beat Reagan, win Regional Quarterfinals

Dear Abby

ELLIOTT WOODS CAPITAL & MAIN, ALEX NGUYEN THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

There has been a move afoot of late in Texas to reduce or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in settings such as higher education and hiring. Such efforts run counter to my boyhood notions of Texas as an open and welcoming place. Irrespective of any purported rationale behind these efforts, they put the state on a slippery economic slope with potentially substantial adverse consequences.

On Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, the Vagina Monologues – SMTX hosted an evening of empowering performances to a soldout crowd at the Wildflower Country Inn & Event Center. The annual event raised over $7,457 to benefit the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center.

How much does your business rely on computers? Have you taken steps to protect your data in case you get hacked? Want to know where to find help locally on this critical topic? The Chamber of Commerce is here to help.

Luling, known as the toughest town in Texas, is gradually changing it business complexion and becoming known as a budding place for the aerospace industry.

The San Marcos Public Library recently received the 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. The association is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League. Only 73 of the 542 public libraries in Texas, received this award in 2022.

San Marcos is launching a new initiative that will give residents a behind the scenes look at City Hall.