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Greater San Marcos Partnership former President Adriana Cruz moderates a panel discussion during the GSMP Innovation Summit on Sept. 18. Daily Record file photo by Nick Castillo

Greater San Marcos Partnership launches national search for new president

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

The Greater San Marcos Partnership has launched a national search for a new president, the regional economic development organization for Hays and Caldwell counties announced Wednesday.

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Hays County Fire Marshal investigation determines cause of Kyle fire

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

An investigation conducted by the Hays County Fire Marshal has determined the cause of a fire that broke out on Nov. 27.

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Texas judge orders border wall fundraiser not to build

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

HOUSTON (AP) — A local judge in South Texas has ordered supporters of President Donald Trump not to build their planned private border wall on a section of land near the Rio Grande.

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Texas lawmaker ends campaign over ‘Asian’ candidate remarks

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

AUSTIN (AP) — A white Texas Republican lawmaker who suggested his political rivals on the ballot were motivated to run against him because they’re Asian dropped his reelection bid Tuesday following

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Today in History

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

By the Associated Press

Today is Thursday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2019. There are 26 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

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3rd person killed in plane crash identified

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A 71-year-old woman from a Houston suburb was the third person killed when a single-engine plane crashed into a commercial part of San Antonio, authorities said Wednesday.

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Last of Texas plant’s fires declared 'extinguished'

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

PORT NECHES (AP) — Authorities say the last of the fires from a series of massive chemical plant explosions that rocked a Gulf Coast town has finally been extinguished.

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For the past 24 years, Lion DJ Domstead has set the theme and hand crafted each of the ornaments for the San Marcos Public Library Christmas tree. This year's theme is "Stars from around the world." Pictured are Lion members Patti Blackson, DJ Domstead and Judy Aswell, who decorated the tree. Photo submitted by San Marcos Bluebonnet Lions

Bluebonnet Lions help decorate Christmas tree at San Marcos Public Library

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

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The San Marcos Police Department and members of the community gathered to remember fallen officer Ken Copeland, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 4, 2017. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

San Marcos police, community remember life of fallen officer Ken Copeland

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 5:50pm

The tune of "Amazing Grace" belted from Jeff Latham’s lungs Wednesday afternoon as he and the San Marcos Police Department gathered to remember fallen officer Kenneth Copeland.

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Photos by Gerald Castillo

Seven Bobcats receive All-Sun Belt recognition

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 4:45pm

Texas State senior linebackers Bryan London II and Nikolas Daniels and offensive lineman Aaron Brewer were each selected to an 2019 All-Sun Belt team, the conference announced on Wednesday.