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Friday, October 22nd, 2010

The Weekend: Homecoming at Texas State tops busy schedule

It's homecoming weekend for Texas State as the football team takes on Northwestern State Saturday afternoon. Those returning to San Marcos, and those who have been here all along, are in for the usual variety of treats leading to Halloween.

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Andrea White slated to speak in Wimberley

Andrea White, noted author and spouse of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White, will speak at the Wimberley Community Center about her book "P.S. Passionate Supporter and Political Spouse" on Aug. 7.

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Educators discuss SBOE curriculum proposals

The State Board of Education is considering controversial changes to the curriculum standards for teaching history and social studies in Texas public schools. Among those weighing in are Ken Mercer (R-San Antonio), who is running for re-election...

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

College Dems to host barbecue for candidates

The Texas State College Democrats will host their fourth annual Barbecue Picnic at the Hays County Courthouse Saturday. The barbecue will also introduce candidates running for office in coming elections, including Lieutenant Governor candidate Linda Chavez-Thompson.

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Shami calls Perry and White ‘proven failures’

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami came to San Marcos last week, calling Governor Rick White and former Houston Mayor Bill White "proven failures" as the primary election approaches on March 2.

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Shami calls Perry and White 'proven failures'

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami came to San Marcos last week, calling Governor Rick White and former Houston Mayor Bill White "proven failures" as the primary election approaches on March 2.

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Bill White scoffs at Shami’s racism claim

Campaigning in San Marcos on Saturday, gubernatorial candidate Bill White scoffed at his Democratic Party primary opponent's recent claim that White's mention of his San Antonio birthplace in campaign commercials is racist.

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Rose endorses Barton in county judge primary

State Representative Patrick Rose (D-Dripping Springs) said Saturday that he is endorsing Hays County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jeff Barton (D-Kyle) in a party primary race against incumbent Hays County Judge Liz Sumter (D-Wimberley). Rose said Barton “is...

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Rose campaigns against primary challenge

When Patrick Rose first ran for the state legislature in 2002, he was 23, not long out of Princeton and unsure if he would win the office, let alone how long he would keep it. Today, Rose...

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Narvaiz, Nash on Hutchison’s statewide leadership team

Mayor Susan Narvaiz and automobile dealer Chuck Nash are on the "statewide leadership team" of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's anticipated run for governor.

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