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Hays County Jail is full and has been outsourcing inmates to other jails for years. Due to the high population of incarcerated people, Hays County has been implementing various programs to attempt to divert people from the jail, such as the mental health court that was recently established and the pretrial services department. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has a standing agenda item during each commissioner court meeting in which he reads the current jail population, the amount of inmates outsourced and the cost.

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Hays County Commission Pct. 4 Walt Smith presents a check on behalf of Hays County to Melissa Rodriguez (C) HCWC CEO, and Holly Cunningham- Kizer, HCWC CDO.
Photo courtesy of HCWC

Funds stem from American Rescue Plan

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Will Conley

Wimberley Independent School District Board of Trustee and former Hays County Commissioner Will Conley was arrested for driving while intoxicated on April 23. In addition to the DWI charge, he was also charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon, which stemmed from him having a gun in the vehicle while allegedly driving while intoxicated. Conley denies being intoxicated.

Sports

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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.

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Texas State golfer Junia Gabasa drives the ball during the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational in Hawaii. The Bobcats will play in the NCAA Regionals.
Photo submitted by Ocean Course Hokuala

Texas State learned their postseason fate this past Wednesday after winning the program’s first conference championship since 2016.

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Texas State golfer Sakke Siltala watches his shot at during the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial. The Bobcats finished the Sun Belt Tournament as team in fourth place.
Photo submitted by Texas State

Texas State made a run at the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Golf Championship advancing to match play after three rounds of stroke play.

SMA Tennis team competes at TAPPS State Championship

San Marcos Academy Varsity Tennis Team: Matt Contreras, Head Coach; Sarah Britton; Kayla Mock; Emma Feigl; Blain Montgomery; Jacob Becker; Bryce Harper; Nathaniel Blackstone; Layton Schawe; Michelle Harper, Assistant Coach.
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Members of the San Marcos Academy varsity tennis team competed at the TAPPS 3A State Championships on April 17 and 18.

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BABY DAY AND DIA DEL NINOS

I’ve got two related events for those parents and children out there. At the San Marcos Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a Baby Day event hosted by Start Smart Hays and Caldwell. There will be resources and activities that highlight the first three years of a child's life, including information on how to support an infants growth and development during those critical stages. Then you can walk over to Plaza Park for Dia Del Nino hosted by Parents as Teachers, which is also from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will have an array of fun festivities for family and kids, including a Mariachi band, Ballet Folklorico, pinatas and bouncy houses. I’m sure all of the festivities will leave you pretty hungry, so you can walk over to Alvin Ords for a sandwich or Valentino’s for a slice of pizza. Those are two of my favorite downtown restaurants.

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Riley’s Tavern

Damron Group Realtors to host Cottage Kitchen luncheon May 1

The Damron Group outside the Cottage Kitchen, held in the Charles S. Cock House Museum.
Photo by Riley Chandler

Cottage Kitchen is back in business! After a highly-attended Grand Opening this month hosted by the Heritage Association, the first sponsored luncheon will be hosted by the Damron Group Realtors on Wednesday, May 1.

Bungalows & Buggy Trails

The Victorian Texas/Craftsman-style bungalow located on Viola Street has seen over 120 years of San Marcos history. Present owners Tony and Kerry Rash have endeavored to preserve the home’s unique character.
Photo by Celeste Cook

Rash House has lived many storied lives since it was first built on Viola Street in 1902

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Bathroom floor tiles that weigh you, analyze your gait and evaluate your fall risk. Bathroom mirrors that initiate telehealth conferences based on your complexion or facial tics. Toilet seats that check your vitals (temperature, heart rate, oxygenation).

Boy, is technology making is ruder. It all started with email.

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