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Casey’s Sessom Drive landmark survives first P&Z hearing

Darren Casey’s latest attempt to win city support for a bar-raising luxury retail and residential complex on the northern edge of Texas State University averted sudden death at the San Marcos Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday.

Chamber luau set for May 30

The Greater San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its sixth annual Luau on May 30 at City Park Rec Hall adjacentto the Lions Club Tube Rental.

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On Austin visit, Obama sings city’s, school’s praises

President Obama said Thursday that Austin was the perfect spot to kick off his“Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity” tour because the city was doing so many things right economically.

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On jobs tour, Obama in Austin to visit the ‘Texas miracle’

President Obama will visit Austin on Thursday as part of his “Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Tour.” Gov. Rick Perry thinks any tour on jobs and opportunity should start and probably end in Texas.

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House votes to keep tax incentives in play for school districts

Despite opposition by high-profile conservative and liberal groups, the Texas House was nearly unanimous Friday in its support for continuing a program that allows school districts to use tax incentives to lure businesses.

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House debate over water bill could spur bigger fight

A debate about how to address the state’s drought — set for the Texas House on Monday afternoon — is poised to turn into a floor fight over what it means to be a fiscal conservative in the Tea Party era.

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Live Oak Health extends hours, expands to Lockhart

Central Texas Medical Center’s Live Oak Health Partners opened a San Marcos after-hours and weekend clinic in March and will open a Lockhart specialty care office in April.

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Asian brands dominate new car sales in Hays County

Automobile companies headquartered in Asia — Hyundai, Honda and Toyota — accounted for seven in 10 new passenger cars sold in Hays County in the first quarter of 2013.

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Perry calls for $1.6 billion in business tax cuts

With less than two months remaining in the 83rd legislative session, Gov. Rick Perry on Monday called on state lawmakers to find $1.6 billion to give Texas businesses relief from the state’s franchise tax.

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Chamber sets luau for May 30

The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its sixth annual Luau for May 30 at the City Park recreation hall adjacent to the Lions Club tube rental.

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