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Teens in the Driver Seat Director Russell Henk addresses attendees at the annual summit held at Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel and Conference Center. Photos courtesy of Teens in the Driver Seat

Teens in the Driver Seat holds annual summit

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

Teens across Texas and Georgia united for a weekend of learning and entertainment as the Youth Transportation Safety Program hosted their Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) Summit at the Embassy Suites

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Flu increases during the winter, when people are prone to spending more time indoors together, especially in travel situations when things like washing hands and exercising become more difficult. Free use photo

Healthy hacks every traveler should know

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

While everyone wants to make the most of their vacation, travel can do a number on one’s health, and during flu season, the risk of feeling unwell is even higher.

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County to discuss applying for ‘successful status’

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioner Court will hold a public hearing Tuesday during its regular meeting to discuss its use of countywide voting centers.

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Nick Menchaca, Janaye Williamson and Dillan Wulf stand with tacos they made during Sunday’s Invasive Fish Fry on Sunday at Ivar’s River Pub. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Polespear tournament removes invasive species from river, feeds community

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

Atlas Environmental, which does environmental work in and around the San Marcos River, teamed up with Ivar’s River Pub to hold the Winter Polespear Tournament 2019 Invasive Fish Fry on Sunday.

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Paris Erhardt Foster, 17, Coleman Walker Johnson, 17 and Timothy Allen Sharp, 18.

3 teenagers arrested for vandalizing Johnson High School in Buda

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

Three teenagers were arrested in connection with vandalism that occurred in October at Johnson High School in Buda, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.

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Antonio Aranda

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

Antonio “Tony” Aranda, age 74, of Gatesville passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.

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Margarita Laina

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

Margarita Laina, 85, resident of Kyle, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 in San Marcos, TX.

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Houston police sergeant shot and killed; suspect in custody

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

HOUSTON (AP) — A suspect has been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a Houston police officer who was responding to a domestic violence report, officials said Sunday.

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Governor proclaims results in constitutional amendment election

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — Before voter-approved amendments to the Texas Constitution are set in stone, it is the governor’s duty to publicly proclaim the results of the election.

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Watchdog report: FBI’s Trump-Russia probe justified, no bias

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI was justified in opening its investigation into ties between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia and did not act with political bias, the Justice Department’s inter