University, city, chambers of commerce officials headed to sister city Monclova, Mexico in September.

The New Connections grant will provide assistant professor with more than $54,000 for the 2008-2009 year to further his research in the relationship of optimizing adolescent development, or “thriving” and recidivism.

Kyle Councilmembers trying to minimize a property tax increase Tuesday voted to approve the whole increase on first reading to “move the process forward.”

The San Marcos Area Board of Realtors will host its annual candidate debate 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, September 11 at the Hill Country Event Center, 107 Centerpoint Road.

“There’s too much spending going on with the public’s checkbook,” Bill Wyatt says.

IN THE HEALTH CHANNEL: Central Texas Medical Center is helping spread awareness about suicide prevention and working with community partners to better serve those suffering with a mental illness.

The public is invited to attend a San Marcos Area League of Women Voters “Candidates Meet and Greet” Monday, Sept. 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center.

As a seven year old, I had never seen, but had only imagined anything as beautiful and enchanting as the San Marcos River.

San Marcos Academy President Dr. John Garrison and his wife, Carol, welcomed students and staff at the annual Fall Reception Aug. 22.

The Texas State University Retired Faculty and Staff Association (RFSA) will host its first fall social and scholarship fundraiser for members and guests Friday, Sept. 19 at the Pecan Grove at Aquarena Center.

Wanted: A conflict-era veteran of the armed services worthy of special recognition as grand marshal of the City of San Marcos’ 2008 Veterans Day Parade.

At their meeting in Austin on Monday, the Texas Water Development Board voted to grant $127,470 to the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program.

My name is Daniel McCarthy. A long-time resident of the Hill Country, I moved to Dripping Springs in 1994 just after my 7th birthday. I am now a proud resident, student and tour-guide at Wonderworld here in San Marcos.

A Texas-sized party on the banks of the San Marcos River will kick-off this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Saturday, Sept. 13 from 3-8 p.m. in Sewell Park on the Texas State University campus.

To help ease college students into school while whittling at economic tension, Cat’s is putting on a free comedy show Saturday night.