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Year in Review: Originally published Oct. 22, 2023.SERVICE FUR-EVER

Some may find the topic of decomposing bodies unsettling or macabre, and the term ‘body farm’ might seem more like the setting for a horror movie, but Shannon West’s story about the Texas State Anthropology Research Farm delves into the facility’s real-world practicality with both respect and curiosity.

The tide turned against inflation. Artificial intelligence went mainstream — for good or ill. Labor unions capitalized on their growing might to win more generous pay and benefits. Elon Musk renamed and rebranded the social media platform Twitter, removed guardrails against phony or obscene posts and ranted profanely when advertisers fled in droves. The American housing market, straining under the weight of heavy mortgage rates, took a wallop. And Taylor Swift's concert tour scaled such stratospheric heights that she invigorated some regional economies and drew a mention in Federal Reserve proceedings. A year of wide-ranging business stories captured attention in 2023.

The seven largest metropolitan areas in Texas drive the overall pace of growth, accounting for nearly eight of every 10 net new jobs. Looking ahead over a long-term forecast horizon (through 2050), this pattern appears likely to persist. Let’s take a brief tour of the highlights of our latest projections.

Forensic Anthropology Research Farm continues to provide necessary knowledge to wide group of organizations

The story we ran about Dr. Gene Milligan, a long-time San Marcos dentist, may not be my absolute favorite of the year, but I really want to share the story behind how it came to fruition before those memories drift off into the ether.

fight to create school vouchers

The San Marcos Daily Record asked for photos from readers on Christmas. With around 50 photos submitted, we wanted to share a hearty “Ho! Ho! Ho! and Merry Christmas” from San Marcos.

San Marcos dentist is a much-beloved Renaissance man

The newest team member of the San Marcos Public Library has a ton of experience working with children; In fact, Jennifer Jones-Kelley, the children’s librarian, has a “huge” family and even became an aunt when she was just four years old. She now has 15 nieces and nephews and almost two dozen great nieces and nephews. She has a wealth of experience with children and has been caring for them her entire life. With the combination of the years of caretaking wisdom and the tutelage of the former children’s librarian of 23 years, the current Library Division Manager Ashley Schimelman, Jones-Kelley is thriving in her position and enriching the lives of the community’s youth.

And So, the Story Begins