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The Hays County Environmental Task Force led by the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), is hosting a Tire Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until trailers are full) on May 4 at 2171 Yarrington Road in Kyle.

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The dynamic Texas economy and its growing population (and hot summers) require increases in electric generation and transmission capacity well beyond what was expected even a few years ago. Basic patterns of business expansion have been in place for decades. However, there are profound and unanticipated changes underway which are shifting power demand growth into an entirely new gear.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday emphasized that inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months and said it doesn’t plan to cut interest rates until it has “greater confidence” that price increases are slowing sustainably to its 2% target.

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Hays County Crime Stoppers Executive Director Jeff Jordan spoke at the Town Hall.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Content Warning: This article contains true stories of child sexual assault and child trafficking.

Sports

Texas State will host the final conference series of the year before the conference tournament as the Bobcats take on the Marshall Thundering Herd.

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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

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Jack Vasquez slides into third base after hitting a triple against Judson.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

San Marcos is back in the playoffs for the third straight year and will look to win their second straight Bi-District Championship.

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Sakke Siltala advanced to the next round of qualifying for the US Open.
Photo submitted by TXST Athletics

Texas State golfer Sakke Siltala advanced out of US Open local qualifying at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club on the Blackjack Course in Fair Oaks Ranch.

Features

EXPLORING NATURE

Among the world’s most beautiful birds are the scarlet macaws with their resplendent feathers of red, blue and gold.
Photo by Justin Harris

What is the most beautiful bird in the world?

KELLY STONE EDUCATOR, COMEDIAN, WRITER

Dear Readers, I moved into a new apartment with virtually nothing—no bed, no towels, nothing for cooking, nothing to sit on… I had sevenish suitcases stuffed with clothes, books, photos, costumes, tote bags, hats and office supplies, but I was without anything to actually furnish my apartment.

Maxwell Fire Department Firecracker Golf Tournament

The Maxwell Fire Department hosted its inaugural Firecracker Golf Tournament benefiting fallen firefighters and the Maxwell Fire Department. Sixteen teams participated in the competition at the Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle. Security cadets from the Gary Job Corps Center under Captain Jerrod Haegele assisted with the setup and game monsee itoring.

Alternative Lawn Care

Converting to a native landscape is easier than you think

Opinions

Humanity is moved by inhumanity. Pain and injustices inflicted on us or others, with cruelty and without cause, will move people to speak out and take actions to stop that harm.

Editor’s note: A version of this column was published in 2017.

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The growth of industrial-scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week. The Dallas Morning News reported Pablo Vegas, the agency’s CEO, said bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence data centers going in across the state, as well as industrial growth in the Permian Basin, could create the need for a massive buildup of power transmission lines in the future.

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