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Data shows frequency, area of dispatched Sheriff’s officers

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:00am

When a person in Hays County calls 911 for assistance, the Hays County Sheriff’s Department covers the majority of those calls except for the areas that fall within the city limits of San Marcos, Buda and Kyle. The Sheriff’s department released data last week for the frequency of calls in April that are dedicated to certain areas, types of incidents and even times of day.

Family has not seen body-worn camera footage

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 12:00am

The death of Malachi Williams on April 11 continues to be at the top of mind for many in the community. The public comments at the regularly scheduled San Marcos City Council meeting Tuesday focused on the release of the officer's name who shot Williams as well as the body-worn camera footage. In a statement released April 22, San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge cited Texas Government Code 552 and the pending investigation into the incident as the reason that SMPD will not yet be releasing the body worn camera footage of the incident. Floyd Miller, Williams’ great uncle, spoke at a vigil held for Williams on April 25 and said that under Texas Government Code Sec. 552.108, video evidence of the incident that resulted in the death of the individual as well as the medical examiner’s report could be viewed by a family member. The city then released a statement on April 29 that said “the San Marcos Police Department is working with the District Attorney's office to schedule a time that works best for the family to view the video.” Public comments made by members of Williams’ family at Tuesday’s meeting made it clear that had not yet occurred.

SMCISD receives recommendations for employee compensation

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00am

Retaining employees is an essential part of any organization, and school districts are no different. Amy Campbell, Texas Association of School Boards Human Resources Services director, gave a presentation on employee compensation and recommended possible changes at the special San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District board meeting Monday.

Vibrant Visions mental health awareness event upcoming

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00am

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the Core Four Partnership — a partnership between the city of San Marcos, Hays County, San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District and Texas State University — is hosting an event to support the cause. Vibrant Visions will occur from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 9 at the Village of San Marcos, 215 South Reimer Ave. The event will include a mental health careers panel, an art exhibit for youth and young adults, food, drinks and giveaways.

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Above, Pastor Wayne Miller, grandfather of Malachi spoke to the crowd about his grandson surrounded by family. Also pictured is Joshua Wright's Mother, Beverly Wright — Wright was shot and killed by a Hays County Correctional Officer last year, Williams' Mother, Shanta Miller, and his sister, Miriam Williams. Below, Shanta Miller, Williams' Mother, hugs another family member before the vigil.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

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People lit candles in William's honor and watched a slideshow about his life at the San Marcos Public Library, a place he liked to frequent.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

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Shanta Miller wanted the crowd to know that Malachai, or 'Kai' as he was called by family, was loved and will not be forgotten.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

MOURNING A LOSS

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:00am

Vigil mourns Malachi Williams, calls into question SMPD ability to release body worn camera footage

Outsourcing inmates continues, case backlog shrinks

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00am

Hays County Jail is full and has been outsourcing inmates to other jails for years. Due to the high population of incarcerated people, Hays County has been implementing various programs to attempt to divert people from the jail, such as the mental health court that was recently established and the pretrial services department. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has a standing agenda item during each commissioner court meeting in which he reads the current jail population, the amount of inmates outsourced and the cost.

Court to receive results from homelessness count

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court is set to receive a presentation by the Homeless Coalition of Hays County regarding the Point in Time Count, to possibly submit a grant application for increased training for the Hays County Mental Health Unit and discuss and possibly approve the county animal ordinance at the regularly scheduled meeting today. The court is set to adopt a proclamation recognizing Soil and Water Stewardship Week, which occurs from April 28 to May 5.

Council approves student housing development with significant changes

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 5:00am

After several meetings with a large community turnout for public comments for and against the development at Lindsey Street and North Street, now being called The Mc-Lain, the development is officially approved. The San Marcos City Council approved the conditional use permit — requiring many concessions on the part of the developer, approved an amendment on the preferred scenario map on the west side of the development to High Intensity and approved the zoning change for the west side of the development to Character District-5 and Character District-5D for the east side of the development at the regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday.

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