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Main Street hosted an information event over the weekend at the Cephas House, next door to the Historic Baptist Church. From left are Jeremy Gonzales, Michael Royal, Jorge Perdomo and Josie Falletta. Main Street photo

Final push to win funding for old church

Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:00am

The Historic First Baptist Church of San Marcos is in the running to win the national “Vote Your Main Street” preservation campaign sponsored by American Express, National Geographic, the National

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Disaster declaration for counties hit by heavy rains, flooding

Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott issued a state disaster declaration for 18 Texas counties recently impacted by deadly weather that claimed at least four lives and caused extensive flooding.

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O’Connor announces dimentia diagnosis

Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, announced Tuesday in a frank and personal letter that she has been diagnosed with “the beginning stages of dementia, pro

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Today in History

Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:00am

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2018. There are 68 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

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The San Marcos Lions Club recently dispursed grants to local organizaions. From left are Jennifer Young of Red Arena, which receievd $11,500; Kathy McNeil, Salvation Army, $3,000; Margaret Lindsey, Educational Foundation, $2,000; Karen Griffith, Adopt-A-School, $2,000. Also shown are Lions Georganne Logue and Michael Cardona. Lions photo