07/07/2020
07/07/2020
Local News for San Marcos, Texas
07/07/2020
07/07/2020
San Marcos To Discuss CDBG 2019-2020 Action Plan
On June 16, the city council provided direction to staff to research the possibility of using the remaining CDBG-Coronavirus funds of $105,530 to provide for additional COVID-19 testing… Read the rest of the article on smcorridornews.com READ MORE.
07/07/2020
Hays County Jail Comes Under Scrutiny As COVID Reaches Jail Population
Due to COVID, officers are having to quarantine inmates in four groups: positive, negative, refused and awaiting results, on top of state regulations which require inmates to be separated by gender and under the age of 17. Read the rest of the article on smcorridornews.com READ MORE.
07/07/2020
Council to pen George Floyd resolution
Daily Record file photo Stephanie GatesStaff Reporter@StephJGatessgates@sanmarcosrecord.comMonday, July 6, 2020 The San Marcos City Council will workshop a resolution originally written condemning the killing of George Floyd, while simultaneously expressing support of the San Marcos Police Department’s use of force policies. The resolution, written by Mayor Jane Hughson, will be reworked by all members of READ MORE.
07/06/2020
San Marcos sees three COVID-19-related fatalities, county reports 77 new cases
Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner Nick CastilloManaging Editor@Nick_Castillo74ncastillo@sanmarcosrecord.comMonday, July 6, 2020 Three San Marcos men recently died from COVID-19, including two from the same family, the Hays County Local Health Department reported Monday. The two men who died from the same family were a father in his 70s and a son in his 50s. READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Community Impact Newspaper: Public comments will be …
Public comments will be accepted during a virtual public hearing at a San Marcos City Council meeting at 6 p.m. July 7. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
07/06/2020
San Marcos CISD: Workforce Solutions Rural Capital …
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) has launched a new Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo campaign within the nine-county Rural Capital Area of central Texas, to connect employers and job seekers at weekly online hiring events. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
07/06/2020
San Marcos City Council To Discuss Curbside Pickup Parking Space Installation
According to the agenda, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic mandated closures, Main Street assisted downtown businesses by creating temporary Curbside Parking signs. Read the rest of the article on smcorridornews.com READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Texas State Announces Faculty Promotions, Tenure For 2020
Promoted from associate professor to professor (with academic department in parentheses) were Farhad Ameri (engineering technology), Angela R. Ausbrooks (social work), Caroline C. Beatty (music), Janet R. Bezner (physical therapy)… Read the rest of the article on smcorridornews.com READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Latest Traffic Impacts Drivers Should Expect In San Marcos
The current construction could affect your drive… Please use caution, drive slowly, and watch for heavy equipment, construction workers, and traffic control flaggers… Read the rest of the article on smcorridornews.com READ MORE.
07/06/2020
50+ Game Day Club – Canceled
Event date: July 20, 2020 Event Time: 12:30 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: 501 E Hopkins StreetSan Marcos, TX 78666Description:50+ San Marcos Game Day Club: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays! Join the San Marcos Game Day Club. This social club meets every Monday at the San Marcos Activity Center, Meeting Room 1, from 12:30-4 PM. READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Books Make Math Magic!
Event date: July 20, 2020 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: San Marcos, TX 78666Description:Students from Texas State University’s Teacher Education program will host a fun-filled morning of math and literacy. These future teachers will read a variety of children’s stories, and then explore math concepts related to the story with kids. Adult guests READ MORE.
07/05/2020
X’Clusive multicultural hair studio celebrates first anniversary
Owner and hairdresser Maylan Buffin works with client of 20 years, Elise Kinney while wearing masks at X'Clusive Hair Studio at 1904 Old Ranch Rd 12. Daily Record photo by Stephanie Gates Owner and hairdresser of X'Clusive Hair Studio Maylan Buffin prepares to check a client in at the front desk. Daily Record photo by READ MORE.
07/05/2020
Mihalkanin to file for re-election
Ed Mihalkanin announced his intention to file for re-election to San Marcos City Council Place 3 on Friday. Mihalkanin, an associate professor of political science at Texas State University, has been on the city council since 2016. He also spent two other stints on the San Marcos City Council from May … PLEASE LOG IN READ MORE.
07/05/2020
KZSM – Thinking about the music
With the numbers of infections and hospitalizations continuing to climb in San Marcos and throughout the state, we at KZSM. org continue to keep you informed with our Monday and Friday noon news specials. We talk to experts and officials such as Dr. Lee Johansson, Chief Medical Officer at Christus … PLEASE LOG IN FOR READ MORE.
07/04/2020
Council considering COVID-19 testing program
The San Marcos City Council is calling for public comment on a proposed testing program as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019-2020 Action Plan. The proposal would use $105,530 of the newly issued $425,261 CDBG-Coronavirus Response Funds for the COVID-19 testing program. The public can comment during a virtual … PLEASE LOG READ MORE.
07/04/2020
San Marcos council to consider funding coronavirus testing with grant
SAN MARCOSCouncil to considerfunding testing with grantThe San Marcos City Council is seeking comments on a proposal to add a COVID-19 testing program to the Community Development Block Grant 2019-2020 Action Plan using $105,530 of the newly issued $425,261 CDBG-Coronavirus Response funds.Comments will be accepted during a virtual public hearing at the City Council virtual READ MORE.
07/03/2020
SMUUF donates to child protective board
From left to right: Child Protective Board Founding Member Karen Brown, Child Protective Board Treasurer Mary Cauble and Child Protective Board Secretary June Hankins. Thursday, July 2, 2020 San Marcos Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (SMUUF) received online and snail-mailed donations to the Hays County Child Protective Board during and after a recent Sunday morning virtual Worship READ MORE.
07/03/2020
Hays County Sheriff & SMTX PD Arrest Blotter For Thursday, July 2
Emergencies and crimes happen every single day of the year. Many crimes go unreported either by the victims or law enforcement… Read the rest of the article on smcorridornews.com READ MORE.
07/03/2020