Josiah Holeman goes up for the layup in the Rattlers game against Cypress Bridgeland. The Rattlers are set to play against the SMHS Staff
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Emilee Baker collides with the Louisiana catcher at home plate during the Sun Belt Championship game last Saturday. Texas State won the game to bring back the Sun Belt tournament championship trophy and now look to College Station to compete at the NCAA Tournament.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Par Nilsson won Sun Belt Coach of the Year while Haley Jones won Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year for Texas State.
Submitted photo by Texas State Athletics
The Rattlers run through drills during the spring practice in preparation for the 2024 Fall season. San Marcos defense will be under new leadership in Josh Allen and Bryan Webb.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
It appears inflation and skyrocketing prices may be having an impact on local spending habits as there has been a decrease in sales tax allocations for San Marcos for this period and year to date. Several other cities across Hays have seen a similar decrease in spending compared to 2023 while others are still showing growth.
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The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is in desperate need of help. In a post on the shelter’s instagram page from May 14, it said that 111 animals entered the shelter in the week prior. Seven dogs will be humanely euthanized on Tuesday, May 21, if they are not put in foster, adopted or flagged by a rescue organization.
DEAR ABBY: Today I ironed and folded my late husband’s lucky fishing shirt and placed it into a box going to Goodwill. Continuing with the task, I matched up 14 pairs of my good merino wool socks, most of which had been gifts from him in times that were not so flush. After three months, I have finally moved the box containing his ashes from the kitchen table.
The city of San Marcos is hosting the Historic Property Collective event on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Josiah Holeman goes up for the layup in the Rattlers game against Cypress Bridgeland. The Rattlers are set to play against the SMHS Staff
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
The San Marcos Rattlers basketball team will face off against the San Marcos High School faculty in the annual Staff vs Rattlers basketball game.
Emilee Baker collides with the Louisiana catcher at home plate during the Sun Belt Championship game last Saturday. Texas State won the game to bring back the Sun Belt tournament championship trophy and now look to College Station to compete at the NCAA Tournament.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Texas State returns to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in a row and the program’s 12th tournament appearance overall.
Par Nilsson won Sun Belt Coach of the Year while Haley Jones won Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year for Texas State.
Submitted photo by Texas State Athletics
Texas State earned multiple all conference honors, as announced by the Sun Belt Conference during the end of year awards.
The Rattlers run through drills during the spring practice in preparation for the 2024 Fall season. San Marcos defense will be under new leadership in Josh Allen and Bryan Webb.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
The Rattlers will finally put cleats to turf at Toyota Rattler Stadium this Thursday.
DIRT DAUBIN'
The Dirt Dauber Festival is happening both Saturday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.) at Eye of the Dog Art Center, located at 405 Valley View West Road. This festival is a dream for pottery/ceramic goods enthusiasts. In addition to a ton of amazing local vendors, the event will have demos by some of the artists and live music. The lineup is as follows: Saturday at 10 a.m. is Kelsey Dolan LaBorde, 11 a.m. is Jack Henry, 12 p.m. is The Ditch Crickets, 1 p.m. is HalleyAnna Finlay, 2 p.m. is Ace Pepper, 3 p.m. is Chansons et Soulards, 5 p.m. is Party Funtime Band, Sunday at 12 p.m. is Nathan Thompson, 1 p.m. is Candler Wilkinson, 2 p.m. is Tracy Weinberg, 3 p.m. is Attic Ted and 4 p.m. is The Lonesome Heroes. For those of you that are religious, the church formerly known as First Baptist Church NBC, now named New Zion Baptist Church, will be having a special service at 11 a.m. on Sunday to celebrate the Day of Pentecost. There will be several guest pastors, and everyone will be wearing white. The church is located at 420 S. Mitchell Street.
The Dirt Dauber Festival is happening both Saturday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.) at Eye of the Dog Art Center, located at 405 Valley View West Road. This festival is a dream for pottery/ceramic goods enthusiasts. In addition to a ton of amazing local vendors, the event will have demos by some of the artists and live music. The lineup is as follows: Saturday at 10 a.m. is Kelsey Dolan LaBorde, 11 a.m. is Jack Henry, 12 p.m. is The Ditch Crickets, 1 p.m. is HalleyAnna Finlay, 2 p.m. is Ace Pepper, 3 p.m. is Chansons et Soulards, 5 p.m. is Party Funtime Band, Sunday at 12 p.m. is Nathan Thompson, 1 p.m. is Candler Wilkinson, 2 p.m. is Tracy Weinberg, 3 p.m. is Attic Ted and 4 p.m. is The Lonesome Heroes. For those of you that are religious, the church formerly known as First Baptist Church NBC, now named New Zion Baptist Church, will be having a special service at 11 a.m. on Sunday to celebrate the Day of Pentecost. There will be several guest pastors, and everyone will be wearing white. The church is located at 420 S. Mitchell Street.
San Marcos Premium Outlets offers reserved parking for military veterans.
Photo by Celeste Cook
To show appreciation and support for the servicemen and women of the community, San Marcos Premium Outlets is celebrating Military Appreciation Month in May with discount offers and reserved parking for military veterans.
Above, downtown Martindale circa 100 years ago. Right, “Henry,” is a 1923 Model T.
Ford Motor Company’s Model Ts were the first mass-produced automobiles in the United States, the vehicle that put Americans on wheels in the early 20th Century. Manufactured between 1908 and 1927, all remaining Model T vehicles are either over a 100 years old or nearing that century mark.
Texas Health and Human Services’ gave Aetna a boost and must start over.
As I sit here admiring my 88-cent container of mustard, I can’t help feeling self-conscious.
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations: • Never use gasoline- powered generators or charcoal grills indoors. Keep them outside, at least 20 feet from homes to avoid possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Direct generator engine exhaust away from windows and doors
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