County to consider loosening animal control ordinance
The killing of two dogs last week by authorities and the resulting public debate has Hays County commissioners examining their animal control ordinance this week.
GSMP receives Wayne Becak, issues annual report
Wayne Becak recently joined the board of GSMP, which issued an annual report stating the organization helped create 404 jobs in the greater San Marcos area in 2011.
Redistricting experts struggle to fix maps, elections
The federal judges who asked attorneys to negotiate a deal on political maps for this year’s elections instead got a day of explanations and arguments about why no such agreement has been made.
San Marcos sales tax revenue up 5.61 percent
Retail sales in December increased the state’s sales tax allocation to San Marcos this month by 5.61 percent compared to last year’s payment, and generated revenues of $2,498,940.11.
Lawsuit takes aim at senate hopeful’s residency
Since Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones moved to San Antonio to run for Senate in a district that includes part of Hays County, she shouldn’t be collecting a paycheck for a job that requires her to live in Austin, according to a lawsuit filed this afternoon.
Hays County activist O’Dell dies in motor scooter wreck
Hays County political gadfly Charles O’Dell died Wednesday after his motor scooter collided with a sports utility vehicle at Hopkins and North streets in San Marcos.
Sheriff’s sons face trial on burglary, drug charges
Two sons of the Hays County sheriff are set to go to court this month on multiple felony charges after being arrested for home burglary and drug possession in Austin last fall, court records show.
Registration underway for CTMC health screening fair
CTMC will celebrate the 26th year of HealthCheck with a larger set of free and low-cost clinical screenings and more exhibitors focusing on fitness and wellness.
Feb. 29 deadline nears for registration of brands
The registration deadline for livestock brands and marks is Feb. 29. The State of Texas requires that livestock brands and marks be re-registered every 10 years or they become available for registration by others.
Hays County closes two parks by Blanco River
Hays County Parks Director Jerry Pinnix has closed the Dudley Johnson and Randall Vetter Parks at the Five Mile Dam Park Complex on South Old Stagecoach Road, north of San Marcos. Both parks front the Blanco River.
San Marcos Live
RT @notthefakeTJ: it's 80 degrees for one day and the river is packed. Sewell is bumpin. #smtx #txst3 minutes ago from Twitter for iPhone
love him “@txst: Congrats to #txst prof David Nolan, 1 of 8 chosen to present his visual teaching method Mar. 9: http://t.co/njCB01gB”3 minutes ago from Twitter for iPhone
it's 80 degrees for one day and the river is packed. Sewell is bumpin. #smtx #txst4 minutes ago from Twitter for iPhone
Recent Comments