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The first week of the playoffs has flown by as the teams either celebrated winning the trophy or were sent home.

Using a 12-0 run in the fourth quarter, San Marcos toppled area powerhouse, the Austin High Maroons, 45-34, as the Lady Rattlers improved to 4-0 on the year.

The Hays County Food Bank works hard to tackle food insecurity year round, and this holiday season is no different. The Food Bank is providing residents in need with the ingredients necessary to prepare a Thanksgiving meal at home. As some food distribution got underway Monday with a call out for volunteers to pitch in this season, the Hays County Commissioners Court recently proclaimed November 2023 as “Turkeys Tackling Hunger Month.”

William “Bill” Hobson and Loma Hobson have made a gift of $250,000 to Texas State University to establish a permanent endowed scholarship for students pursuing a nursing degree at the university.

Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve the use of American Rescue Plan Act Funding for a Rental/ Utility Assistance Program for Hays County residents at their regularly scheduled meeting last week. The program will be run through the Blanco River Regional Recovery Team.

GREEN LIGHT SALUTE

Imagine that you’re 67 years old and you wake up with a severe toothache. You can’t sleep. You know you might need a root canal or something even more invasive, but you just can’t afford it. You don’t have dental insurance and while you have Medicare, it doesn’t pay for most dental services.

Building Texas’ workforce of the future isn’t as simple as hanging out a “we’re hiring” shingle. And that’s why we’re hopeful that the state’s latest workforce development strategy is treated with the sense of urgency that it deserves.

World Series 2023 had the lowest television ratings in history. There’s no need to belabor the whys and wherefores. Instead of listening to the ceaseless chatter of announcer John Smoltz, fans would be better off acquainting themselves with the game’s rich history.

Gary Center Director Angela Rackley-Meadows shares with local veterans an appreciation of their sacrifices in the cause of freedom. In addition to the many veterans who work at the center, many students have prior military experience and are now learning new skills. A special thanks to Lori Ocegueda (Army) and the center’s Human Resources staff for the planning and the setup of the event. Special thanks to Gary Job Corps veterans including Carlos Aguilar (Army), Albert Alvarez (National Guard), Guy Ben Moshe (Israel Defense Force), Lydia Benton (Army), David Black (Army), Russell Brown (Army), Adam Cantu (Marines), Allen Delacey (Navy), Eugene Edokpa( Nigerian Armed Forces), James Espinoza (Navy), Viviana George (Air Force), Reggie Gilliam (Army), Randolph Goodman (Navy), Jimmy Gomez (Army), Gabriel Gonzalez (Army), Carlos Guerrero (Navy), Jerrod Haegele (Army), Glenn Horvath (Navy), Richard Jaime (Army National Guard), Clifford Jones (Army), Elbert Miller (Army), Scott Milner (Navy), Shawn Mitton (Marine Corps), Ramy Moussa (Egyptian Armed Forces), Lori Ocegueda (Army), Jose Olivo (Army), Booker Presley (Army), Carlos Reyes (Army), Frank Rodriguez (Navy), Noe Salazar( Marine Corps), Craig Scallan (Army), Henry Singleton (Army), Raymond Spencer (Air Force), Paul Touchstone( Navy), Chris Tristan (Navy), Eugene Walton (Army), Terrance Robinson (Army), Richard Morales (Army) and Tawanna Mikkola (Army). Photos by Gary Job Corps

Students learn about Indigenous Cultures

It’s as consistent as death and taxes that Texas State Volleyball is headed to racking up one more championship.