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Scheunemann encourages her clients to be themselves and be liberated of societal norms. Her photography style is always empowering, showing the inner strength of the subject. Scheunemann encourages clients to incorporate props, clothing or other items that represent who they are.
Photo by Diana Scheunemann

Local photographer helps to empower subjects

St. Mark's celebrates 150th anniversary

St. Mark's Episcopal Church is celebrating its 150th anniversary in San Marcos on May 5.
Photo courtesy of St. Mark's Episcopal Church

When the members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church gather for worship on Sunday, May 5, they’ll not only be observing St. Mark’s Day— an event they postponed from April 25—but they’ll also be celebrating their 150th year in San Marcos. They will mark the occasion with a single service at 10 that morning, followed by a reception where members and guests can view a commemorative slide show and enjoy exhibits depicting the church’s history in the community. Children, too, will have an opportunity to celebrate with a special 150th Anniversary birthday cake along with crafts and activities exploring the number and theme of 150. Just how big is 150 anyway? They’ll get to answer that question.

Unhoused population in county at highest total measured

Students learning how to apply a stucco finish have contributed to many projects around San Marcos.
Photo courtesy of Gary Job Corps

It is vital to have accurate data on those that are unhoused in the community; the reasons for being unhoused, the amount of time without shelter, age and information on mental illness, substance abuse disorder and veteran status, are all critical to receiving federal funding and identifying the type of prevention programs needed to minimize this issue. The Homeless Coalition of Hays County, which is the local chapter of the Texas Homeless Network, conducts a Point in Time Count annually. The PIT count is a snapshot of the current data related to the unhoused that is gathered on a single night, which was Jan. 25. There were 246 total unhoused people found in Hays County in 2024 — the highest number found across the four years the survey has been conducted. This is done by other factions across the Texas Homeless Network (237 of the 254 counties) to develop statewide data related to the unhoused.

Sports

Colton McWilliams Sports Editor

Colton McWilliams Sports Editor

The morality of gambling and sports is a tricky relationship.

District Champs

Pitcher and batter Saylor Martinez takes to bat during Hill Country Christian’s game in Wimberley. The Rams captured their fifth district championship since 2019.
Submitted photo by Matt Norman

Rams capture fifth district championship since 2019

Moe Johnson Running with Moe

Moe Johnson Running with Moe

One of my morning rituals is a cup of coffee. Talking with other people it seems that I am not alone drinking a morning cup of coffee to start the day. The primary reason given by people is that it “wakes them up.” For these coffee drinkers, the first cup of coffee in the morning acts as a stimulant to be wide awake and ready to meet the challenges of the day. The primary ingredient in coffee that seems to trigger this response is caffeine. There are some studies that promote coffee as a way to keep active over a longer period of time. For marathon runners that is exactly what they are looking for. It got to the point that too much coffee [caffeine] was a banned substance in the Olympic drug protocol restrictions.

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Buck Steyn runs the ball during the Rattlers spring practice. San Marcos will look to bounce back from their 0-10 season last fall.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

San Marcos kicked off the week returning to the gridiron.

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

Prosecutors who don’t comply, or fail to prosecute certain crimes, could be removed from office

April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month. The following article is the final article of a five-week series focusing on raising awareness about sexual assault and child abuse. Locally, HCWC served 616 community members that experienced sexual assault or abuse and 899 children that suffered abuse and their protective caregivers.

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