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October marks the anniversary of Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas — the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Above, Anne and Robert Archambeault, who live in Dripping Springs, pose for a photo at the festival on Oct. 1, 2017. Below, country music superstar Jason Aldean performs at the event. The shooting occurred during his music set. Photos courtesy of Anne Archambeault

‘It was pure chaos’: Area woman recalls deadliest mass shooting in US

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:53am

It was supposed to be a night of fun and musical entertainment.

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Graphics courtesy of Hays County

Where does Hays County’s $354 million budget go?

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:51am

In September, the Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a $354 million budget for fiscal year 2023, a 7.5% decrease from the year prior.

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Mark Jones

Republican candidate for County Judge fined for campaign finance violations

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:49am

The Texas Ethics Commission fined Mark Jones, Hays County Commissioner Pct. 2 and Republican candidate for County Judge, $500 for campaign finance violations.

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Gas prices are back on the rise, according to AAA Texas. Above, a gas station in San Marcos lists its per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline price at $3.39. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Gas prices rise in San Marcos area as more expensive crude oil enters market, AAA Texas says

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:46am

Gas prices around San Marcos have started to creep above $3 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.

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Pictured above left and middle, marching band members walk through the crowd. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Crowd sends SMHS Rattler Band off to UIL competition

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:46am

A crowd of parents, San Marcos High School students and the Diamond Line gathered outside the SMHS band hall on Saturday to send the Rattler Band off to the UIL Region 12 marching contest.

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Lt. Dennis Gutierrez

Hays County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant to discuss fentanyl crisis at upcoming Rotary Club meeting

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:41am

In the last year, there have been 10 deaths due to Fentanyl related drug overdose poisonings in the Hays County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction and multiple other deaths within the city limits of San

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KZSM — Songs and memories in Kissing Alley

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:37am

Our KZSM Kissing Alley Concert series returns this Thursday, October 20, 7-9 p.m. with a celebration of San Marcos singer/songwriters.

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Above, Robert Gratz, back left, will lead the Retired Faculty and Staff Association of Texas State University as president in 2022-23. Other officers, from left back, are T.Cay Rowe, ombudsman; Debbie Heinsohn, vice president, Marsha Moore, treasurer. Seated are Darlene Schmidt, past president, and Cindy Gratz, secretary. Photo submitted by Retired Faculty and Staff Association of Texas State University

Retired Faculty and Staff Association of Texas State University names officers for 2022-23

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:34am

RFSA, now with more than 300 members, gives annual scholarships and engages in numerous activities for members, including socials, community service and group attendance at athletic and fine arts e

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Judge rules new DACA program can continue temporarily

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:31am

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that the current version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immig

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Officials: Musk seeks US funds for Ukraine satellite network

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:30am

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department has gotten a request from SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk to take over funding for his satellite network t