Hays County considers implications of stricter EPA ozone standards
Fri, 12/03/10 – 2:22 | 2 Comments

Hays County officials, along with other governments in the region, are considering a statement in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed stricter air quality standards, but seeking wiggle room to come into compliance.

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Commission’s ‘Voices’ project features Ollie Giles for Black History Month
Thu, 25/02/10 – 13:40 | No Comment

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The Hays County Historical Commission continues its “Voices of Hays County History” series Sunday, February 28, by turning the spotlight on Ollie Giles, a long-time San Marcos resident and community activist.
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Big Scissors: 02/25/10
Thu, 25/02/10 – 13:24 | No Comment
Big Scissors: 02/25/10

The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes PARK HILL APARTMENTS and MAURICES.

Texas State basketball falls, 77-70, to SFA
Thu, 25/02/10 – 10:03 | No Comment

It was a tale of two halves at Strahan Coliseum Wednesday night as Stephen F. Austin used a pair of decisive runs to overtake the Texas State men’s basketball team and pull out a 77-70 victory.

Former DA candidate maintains innocence after child sex assault indictment
Thu, 25/02/10 – 10:02 | 5 Comments
Former DA candidate maintains innocence after child sex assault indictment

One-time District Attorney candidate Paul C. Velte IV continues to maintain his innocence as he appears headed to trial on a dozen felony charges stemming from his stepdaughter’s allegations that he sexually assaulted her, his attorney said this week.

Rose, Backus square off at League of Women Voters forum
Thu, 25/02/10 – 9:56 | No Comment
Rose, Backus square off at League of Women Voters forum

In one of their few face-to-face debates, State Rep. Patrick M. Rose called challenger Andrew H. Backus a single-issue candidate in their battle for the Democratic Party’s nomination. Backus did his best to reinforce the charge.

Mayor plans session this Saturday on redevelopment, Alamo Drafthouse
Thu, 25/02/10 – 9:47 | No Comment
Mayor plans session this Saturday on redevelopment, Alamo Drafthouse

San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz will host a public forum on economic development, the redevelopment of Springtown Shopping Center and the Alamo Drafthouse proposal at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 27 a City Hall.

San Marcos ACCess to kick off annexation drive
Thu, 25/02/10 – 9:34 | 2 Comments
San Marcos ACCess to kick off annexation drive

The San Marcos ACCess coalition officially kicks off a petition drive this week seeking signatures from San Marcos CISD registered voters to call an election to join the Austin Community College District.

Orchesis Dance Company, guests, to perform in ‘Side Show’
Thu, 25/02/10 – 9:22 | No Comment
Orchesis Dance Company, guests, to perform in ‘Side Show’

Orchesis Dance Company will stage two performances for its 2010 production of “Side Show” March 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. in Jowers studio 178 at Texas State University-San Marcos. Tickets will be available to the general public and students for $5, cash only, at the door.

Philosophy Dialog Series explores cosmology, creation mythology
Thu, 25/02/10 – 9:15 | No Comment
Philosophy Dialog Series explores cosmology, creation mythology

The Philosophy Dialogue Series at Texas State University will present cosmology and creation mythology as its discussion topic for the week of March 1-5 in Psychology 132.

Traffic Report: 02/28/10 to 03/06/10
Thu, 25/02/10 – 8:17 | No Comment
Traffic Report: 02/28/10 to 03/06/10

Street and utility work expected to affect traffic in San Marcos (Tex.) next week