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LBJ Museum Benefit Gala features presidential historian Douglas Brinkley

Texas renters are under more pressure from the state’s high housing costs than ever, according to a Harvard University study released Thursday.

Hays High School paraprofessional clerk Danielle Elizabeth Dunn, 32, has been charged with improper relationship between an educator and student, a second-degree felony, as well as child grooming, a third-degree felony.

Changes to the tax code caused property tax bills to come out late this year, and in the process, some bills were initially incorrect. Now the Hays County Tax Assessors’ Office is working on issuing refunds to those who paid too much.

The late Emmett and Miriam McCoy, longtime benefactors of Texas State University for whom the McCoy College of Business is named, have been posthumously honored with the 2024 Texas Higher Education Distinguished Service Award for their extraordinary contributions and service to higher education in the state.

Military deployments are not limited to warzones. Soldiers can be sent all over the world for various reasons. No matter the mission or location of deployment, they appreciate the support of the community. It is a difficult job that many are unable or unwilling to do but are benefited by in every way. The 4-133rd Field Artillery Regiment (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) is located in San Marcos.

The city of San Marcos Community Forestry Program is now accepting applications for the Tree Removal Assistance Program. Funded through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the city was awarded $135,000 to aid low-income residential homeowners in removing unsafe, dying or dead trees over their homes with no out-of-pocket cost to the homeowner.

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The healing process can often start by getting feelings out on paper. No matter what medium is used, the process of pouring out emotions through art in some form is cathartic and can mend a broken spirit. Cenikor, a national company with a local branch that provides drug and alcohol treatment services, has partnered with the San Marcos Arts League through the Project Awareness Intervention and Mobilization Program to host an art exhibit.

The new play performed by the Texas State University Department of Theatre and Dance, The Three Sisters, is packed with action and emotion, including two tumultuous affairs, a fire that devastates the nearby town, and a duel that ends in the death of a major character.

This article is co-published and co-reported with Military Times, an independent news organization reporting on issues important to the U.S. military.

SMHS hosts spring musical of former Broadway show