National Police Week was May 12 through May 18 this year to honor America's law enforcement community. President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962 and the week in which that date falls was designated as National Police Week. A Memorial Service is held in Washington D.C. yearly this week to honor officers who gave their life in the line of duty. Pictured from left to right are Hays County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Eric Villalpando, San Marcos Police Officer Andrew Wisener and Hays County Sheriff's Deputy Caitlyn Alvarez representing the three law enforcement departments that serve the San Marcos area.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat
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
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston, an official warned Friday, after thunderstorms with hurricane- force winds tore through the city, knocking out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region, blowing out windows on downtown high rises and flipping vehicles.
The monarch is probably Texas’ most famous butterfly. It was declared as the state insect of Texas by legislators. This monarch was sipping nectar near the Christus Santa Rosa walking trail last October, fueling up for its long migration south.
Photo by Celeste Cook
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New specialty court for mental health aims to help
DarkSky Texas announces the new Better Outdoor Lighting Design Initiative intended to reach more Texans about ways to improve outdoor lighting to benefit ourselves, the economy and nature.
Moe Johnson Running with Moe
I received a text message from my friend, Darrell Rhodes, with a photo of a pickup with an orange Gatorade cooler in the bed of it. His text was, “My first thought was the truck is going to a 5K race.” I replied, “Darrell, you have been volunteering at too many 5K races over the years.” It made me think how many times my pickup was loaded down with a race clock, cones, direction signs, and four or five Gatorade coolers. It started me thinking of the difference between races we put on in the 1980’s versus today with more technology and timing. It also made me think of all the runs we did back then that because of population growth and traffic are no longer possible.
Cooper Haralson has been hired to lead the Lady Rattler basketball program after being an assistant coach for the past two seasons.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
San Marcos High School has hired assistant coach Cooper Haralson to be the new head coach of the San Marcos Lady Rattler basketball team.
The Texas State Women’s Track Team celebrate winning their conference championship by jumping into the San Marcos River at Sewell Park. The Bobcats won their first conference championship since 2018.
Submitted photo by TXST Athletics
Track wins first Sun Belt Championship since 2018
Center fielder Piper Randolph celebrates hitting her first grand slam in the Bobcats 8-4 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Bobcats advance to their first regional finals since 2003. Photo submitted by Peter Vives
A collection of some works featured in this year’s Award Showcase at the San Marcos Art Center.
Photo submitted by SMAL
The San Marcos Art League is unveiling their newest Award Art Showcase this May at the San Marcos Art Center, where Art League members can enter to compete for prizes and a spot in the July 2024 Winners’ Showcase. This will be the first time SMAL has ever hosted an art competition showcase at the art center. With submissions that exceeded expectations, 50 local artists will be showcasing their work and competing for the grand prize in this month’s exhibition.
Opening May 31, Broke Thespians Theatre Company will perform the off-Broadway smash-hit, “The Fantasticks,” written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Part commedia dell’arte, part classic musical, “The Fantasticks” is visually stunning and perfect for the whole family. Watch as two soulmates attempt to persevere despite meddling fathers, blistering heat and wicked bandits that interfere with their love. Catch the show at the VFW (1701 Hunter Road) at 7:30 p.m. May 31, June 2, June 7 and June 9, with 2 p.m. matinees on June 2 and 9.
“Westcave Grotto in the Fall,” 2023 Best in Show.
Photo by Tom L. Hausler
The unique beauty of the natural areas within San Marcos inspired the first Naturescapes Photography Contest 20 years ago. Goals of the contest and exhibit include increasing public awareness of the importance of protecting our natural world and giving photographers at all levels of experience a chance to capture, share and receive recognition for beautiful and inspiring images.
Lauren Nicole Chapman stars as Anna and Preston Perez stars as Hans in the North American Tour of Disney’s “Frozen.”
Photo by Matthew Murphy
Texas State grad, San Antonio native Preston Perez lands the role of Hans in stage version of Disney’s ‘Frozen’
No responsible person wants kids to smoke. And that includes vaping, which is just another way to bring toxic and addictive chemicals into the lungs.
Home sales remain sluggish thanks to high interest rates and a shortage of homes for sale, and that is really bad for America.
Texas Health and Human Services’ gave Aetna a boost and must start over.
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