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Disney's "Aladdin" is coming to Bass Concert Hall starting March 11. Left, Jonah Ho'okano as Aladdin and Korie Lee Blossy as Genie sing "Friend Like Me." Photos by Dan van Meer

Bass Concert Hall presents 'Aladdin'

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

Though the play is called “Aladdin,” it’s safe to say we all know who the show is really about. He’s the charismatic force of the story, without whom Aladdin would still be a scroungy street rat struggling to figure himself out. Sure, Aladdin possessed the pluckiness to seize his destiny, but without the Genie, he wouldn’t have gotten far in Agrabah.

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Analysis: Long lines, slow and error-filled counts. Why didn’t Tuesday night’s elections run better?

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

Florida is famous for botching elections. Iowa Democrats made a strong bid for that distinction in their caucuses last month. And now, for some reason, Texas is competing for the title.

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Can our rural roads be saved?

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 12:00am

The recent New York Times article “The Struggle to Mend America’s Rural Roads” used Wisconsin as a microcosm for the infrastructure crisis that either directly or indirectly affects all Americans.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

San Marcos falls in home matchup with New Braunfels

Sat, 03/07/2020 - 1:54pm

Something switched in New Braunfels’ attack.

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Observing strategies of runners at Olympic Trials Marthon

Sat, 03/07/2020 - 1:53pm

I watched the Olympic Trials Marathon last Saturday. I had two reasons for watching the broadcast of the marathon in Atlanta.

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Bobcats punish Panthers in Sun Belt opener, 16-0

Sat, 03/07/2020 - 12:28pm

Seven Bobcats swung for home runs on Friday as Texas State (14-7, 1-0 conference) obliterated Georgia State (6-14, 0-1) in its Sun Belt opener, 16-0.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

Leigh dominates in fourth start as Texas State beats Bethune-Cookman

Sat, 03/07/2020 - 1:20am

Before the season, Texas State head coach Steven Trout knew moving senior right-handed pitcher Zach Leigh from closer to starter would be a “big thing” for the Bobcats.

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An illustration created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of COVID-19. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Photo by Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM/CDC

City, county prepare for COVID-19

Fri, 03/06/2020 - 2:07pm

The City of San Marcos alongside Hays County, Texas State University, Congressman Lloyd Doggett’s office, local school districts, regional and state agencies met Wednesday to coordinate e

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UCM students offered an Ash Wednesday worship service at Texas State University. Photos by Hollie Sorrell

Art + Ash Wednesday at Texas State

Fri, 03/06/2020 - 12:00am

The students of the United Campus Ministry at Texas State observed the start of Lent with a special “Art + Ash” Wednesday worship service.

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"Conversation Stopper," a mosaic by Karen Kobylus. Photos courtesy of the Price Center

'Language Women Speak' makes beautiful noise at Price Center

Fri, 03/06/2020 - 12:00am

A new art show titled “The Language Women Speak,” consisting of 151 works of original art created exclusively by women throughout the Central Texas region, will be the focus of an afternoon recepti