Construction on the new endzone complex as Bobcat Stadium could be UFCU Stadium during the next Texas State Board of Regents meeting.
Daily Record photo by Colton McWilliams
Former Texas State player Kaleb Ford-Dement signed with the New England Patriots. Former Bobcats Chance Main and Brey Walker received invites.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Jeff Gessas, TXST Philosophy Department lecturer, lectures to a room full of people at the library.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West
Enjoy a carriage ride as part of the Heritage Association of San Marcos Home Tour. The above photo is taken from a post card depending a carriage ride on Fort Street, now Hopkins Street, circa the 1890s.
Photo reproduced from the San Marcos-Hays County Collection at the San Marcos Public Library
The Rattlers run through drills during Spring Practice. San Marcos is looking to bounce back from an 0-10 season and snap a 11-game losing streak come the fall season.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Jeff Gessas, TXST Philosophy Department lecturer, lectures to a room full of people at the library.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West
Spring Lake, Aquarena Springs and the San Marcos Springs are all names for a cherished asset in the community – the headwaters of the San Marcos River. It has been a theme park in the past and is now under special protections due to the endangered species located there. It is not open to the public to swim in at their leisure, but it can still be snorkeled in or paddled on in small numbers through tours operated by the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. The springs have a rich history and are a central part of the cre- ation story and the home to the Coahuiltecan people for thousands of years. In the conclusion of the Philosophy Dialogue Lecture Series hosted at the San Marcos Public Library and spearheaded by Jo Ann Carson, a Texas State University Department of Philosophy senior lecturer, the final discussion involved Spring Lake. Jeff Gessas, TXST Department of Philosophy lecturer, explained the history, the need to protect this valuable resource and the engaged ecology and environmental justice implications associated with the springs.
Enjoy a carriage ride as part of the Heritage Association of San Marcos Home Tour. The above photo is taken from a post card depending a carriage ride on Fort Street, now Hopkins Street, circa the 1890s.
Photo reproduced from the San Marcos-Hays County Collection at the San Marcos Public Library
Perhaps the most noted early 1900s blacksmith in San Marcos was a man named Ulysses Cephas. His restored bungalow home will be a featured property on this year’s Heritage Home Tour on May 4 and 5. It is entirely possible that Cephas worked on the carriages (pictured above,) although there were other blacksmiths in town. But it is a reality that within the next few weeks, his home will be an anchor to the new Dunbar National Register Historic District. That is a very big deal, and the Heritage Association is honored to help celebrate. Tour visitors will see displays, hear cultural stories, get to sample favorite cultural desserts. For those taking the self guided tour, cross the street to the Calaboose Museum to learn all about blacksmithing and see the restoration in progress of the old San Marcos Colored School.
The Hays County Parks Department announced that Jacob’s Well Natural Area is suspending its 2024 summer swimming season until further notice. The summer swimming season, which typically extends from May 1 through Sept. 30 of each year, will be suspended due to below-average spring flow and water levels. Hays County officials plan to re-evaluate water conditions monthly to determine whether swimming might become possible at a later date.
TourStop #4 is the home of Irving and Rachel Seligman at 515 Scott Street.
Photo courtesy of HASM
The Circa 1901 side gabled cottage at 515 Scott Street, is a national folk style residential treasure. It retains original wood siding and the original wood windows. The hipped roof rear addition and the enclosed hipped roof side porch are both also of historic age. Because the house has retained integrity over the years, it is eligible to contribute to a National Register of Historic Places district.
The Rattlers run through drills during Spring Practice. San Marcos is looking to bounce back from an 0-10 season and snap a 11-game losing streak come the fall season.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
San Marcos wrapped up their second week of spring practice in preparation for the 2024 fall season.
Construction on the new endzone complex as Bobcat Stadium could be UFCU Stadium during the next Texas State Board of Regents meeting.
Daily Record photo by Colton McWilliams
Bobcat Stadium might be going under a new name change according to a Texas State Board of Regents board meeting agenda.
Former Texas State player Kaleb Ford-Dement signed with the New England Patriots. Former Bobcats Chance Main and Brey Walker received invites.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Former Texas State safety Kaleb Ford-Dement has found a landing spot in the National Football League.
Tony Robie delivers the pitch in the middle of his lineup in Texas State's last home game. The Bobcats return home against Old Dominion looking to get back on track after their 11-9 loss to UTSA on Tuesday.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Host Monarchs this weekend
MENUDO ON QUATRO AND MANA’S ON CINCO
It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend and San Marcos is not low on festivities. The Menudo Throwdown will be taking over the lawn of the Historic Hays County Courthouse Saturday. The event starts at 9 a.m., tasting starts at 11 a.m and the winners are announced at 4:30 p.m. The winner takes home $1,200. This is a very fun event. You buy whatever amount of cups you want, then go tent to tent asking for menudo and borracho beans. Last year, there was also Micheladas. There is also a pageant for young girls, the Miss Chiquita pageant. The proceeds will benefit families dealing with cancer. Mana's Restaurant, 807 Alabama St, will be having a Cinco de Mayo party from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday with music, food and vendors. Get some Mexican food and shop your heart out. There’s sure to be plenty of festivities happening at the square as well, if you’d like to stop somewhere for a beer; I believe that is the official drink of Cinco de Mayo. I’m only kidding, sort of. Drink responsibly, my friends.
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