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Gov. Greg Abbott attends a community gathering in support of Israel at the Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin on Oct. 9, 2023.
Photo by Evan L'Roy for The Texas Tribune

Governor Abbott requires colleges to revise free speech guidelines

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Wednesday requiring colleges within the state to revise free speech policies. The order said that it is 'relating to addressing acts of antisemitism in institutions of higher education.'

Planning for Pet Resource Center taking shape

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter posts its intake and outcome numbers as well as the amount of dogs currently housed in popup shelters daily on Instagram. On March 26, the shelter posted that the intake of animals was 18 while three left the shelter, and 37 dogs are housed in popup crates. These numbers are similar to what occurs on a daily basis. It is clear that the shelter needs help with the large number of unhoused animals in the county. To address this need, Hays County partnered with Austin Pets Alive! to establish a Pet Resource Center in Hays County.

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Top, Cameron Bundage tags out the runner trying to steal third base on Opening Day. Middle, Rhiannon Espana throws the pitch during Opening Day. Above, Paul Zavala (left) and Stephanie Reyes (right) throw out the first pitch for baseball and softball during the opening ceremonies.
Daily Record photos by Colton McWilliams

PLAY BALL!

SMYBSA starts season with opening ceremony

AMVET Easter Egg Hunt March 30

If one is interested in celebrating Easter a day early with local veterans, American Veterans Post Tx-104, led by Commander Mark Salinas, will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt in the field between Jack's Roadhouse and the Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413, located at 1701 Hunter Road, starting at 10 a.m. to noon on March 30. American Veterans Post Tx-104 Master at Arms and Chaplain Rick De-Leon said there will already be eggs scattered throughout the site, but around 10:30 a.m. a helicopter will be hovering above dropping more eggs, which should be a fun sight to see. There will be five golden eggs, and those that find them will win a basket full of goodies. DeLeon said there will be hotdogs and drinks for the families to enjoy.

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At its meeting on Tuesday, March 12, the Hays County Commissioners Court recognized the Hays County Auditor's Office and County Auditor Marisol Villarreal-Alonzo for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Please join us in congratulating the Auditor's Office.
Photo courtesy of Hays County

Hays County Auditors Office receives award for Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA

Hays County Auditors Office receives award for Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA

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M. RAY PERRYMAN THE ECONOMIST

ECONOMIST: The economics of the eclipse

Get ready for a big show (where you literally see nothing) with a huge audience! On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The path of totality (where the sun is fully hidden) enters Texas around Eagle Pass and crosses to the northeast, exiting near the northeast corner. About 12 million Texans reside in the path of totality, which includes the major metropolitan areas along the I-35 corridor.

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Dear Abby

Longtime friendship entails frequent visits from couple

DEAR ABBY: My husband is an outdoor enthusiast and has a group of guys he goes hunting with every year. One of them has started coming out west to vacation at our house twice a year and now has followed us to our warm-weather winter home. When he stays at our place, we fix all the meals and he uses our washer, dryer and detergent for several loads of laundry each time. He’s a longtime friend and brings his spouse, with whom I get along well. But as time goes on, their visits are becoming more frequent and longer in length.

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The JH Barbee House on the corner of Johnson Ave. and Belvin Street, owned by Ted and Thea Dake. This photo was taken during the 2022 Garden Tour.
Photo by Carl Deal

Step back in time with 47th annual Heritage Home Tour

The Heritage Association of San Marcos is hosting the 47th Annual Heritage Home Tour, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, 2024. This year, in a return to its pre-pandemic format, tour goers will again be able to view renovated private homes over the two day period. But in keeping with this year’s theme “Vintage Bungalows on Old Buggy Trails,” there will also be roadside docents pointing out overlooked outdoor relics from the rich history of this beloved Central Texas town.

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