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A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov. Greg Abbott canvassed the election and certified the results. One proposition that would have raised the retirement age of judges was rejected by voters.

The San Marcos Boys Basketball team pulled away from Austin LASA in the fourth quarter to secure a 51-46 victory.

The University Interscholastic League officially unveiled both the enrollments and cutoff numbers for the upcoming 20242026 Realignment Cycle.

A recent exhibit created by Texas State University Fine Srt thesis students took the community to another dimension on Dec. 2.

Teresa Shell, a member of the Wimberley City Council, has formally declared her candidacy for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 3.

HANUKKAH BEGINS

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The final concert of our 2023 Kissing Alley concert series crowns our seventh year of broadcasting the many voices of San Marcos on KZSM. org and now on 104.1 FM. On Thursday, Dec. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the historic Kissing Alley across from the courthouse, KZSM presents five musical groups from the San Marcos school district in a holiday celebration with something for everyone.

It is getting close to Christmas and I usually write a column for individuals that have a running partner or friend that exchanges gifts. It is still two weeks away and I know some people wait until the time to buy a gift is only two days away. I knew one person that waited until Christmas Eve to buy a gift. The only downside to that is the gift idea you had in mind may be sold out or if you wait until Christmas Eve the store may close early. If the gift needs to be mailed you have five days to buy the gift, wrap the gift, wrap the gift for mailing, and to stand in line with all the other people that waited to mail the gift.

Brookdale Senior Living will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. with a special toast and tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m.

Tis the season of Christmas and music will fill the air, courtesy of the Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band’s holiday concert set for Saturday, Dec. 16 at Kissing Tree, located at 201 Kissing Tree Lane. ASSB will follow up this season opener with its grand concert on Dec. 17 at First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Lane, featuring a special secret guest. Both programs are free and will begin at 7 p.m.

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