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Nearly 50 public water systems across Texas have reported exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever limits on toxic chemicals in drinking water known as PFAS.

The Hays County Commissioners Court is set to receive a presentation by the Homeless Coalition of Hays County regarding the Point in Time Count, to possibly submit a grant application for increased training for the Hays County Mental Health Unit and discuss and possibly approve the county animal ordinance at the regularly scheduled meeting today. The court is set to adopt a proclamation recognizing Soil and Water Stewardship Week, which occurs from April 28 to May 5.

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President Kelly Damphousse, Ph.D., receives the Chief Executive Leadership Award from Dr. E Joseph Savoie.
Photo courtesy of Texas State University

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District IV honored Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse, Ph.D., with the Dr. E Joseph Savoie Chief Executive Leadership Award on April 15 at the CASE District Conference in San Antonio.

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SIAM event shows the fun side of Mathematics

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Catcher Colson Geesee stops the ball in the Rattlers last home game against East Central. San Marcos looks to win their final home regular season game against Judson.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

The Rattlers sealed a playoff berth defeating the Cibolo Steele Knights 11-1.

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Ryne Farber up to bat for the Bobcats against South Alabama. Farber was back with in the Bobcats following an injury.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Texas State dropped the rubber match against the South Alabama Jaguars 3-1 to lose the three game series.

The Rattlers season came to an end last Friday as San Marcos lost to the East Central Hornets 4-1.

Features

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

Bass Concert Hall to present ‘Girl From the North Country’ April 23-28

The cast of “Girl From The North Country” on Broadway.
Photo by Matthew Murphy

The Great Depression, a guesthouse in Duluth, and a group of wayward travelers all united beneath its roof. Set to songs by legendary artist Bob Dylan, “The Girl From the North Country” follows the interconnected stories of a group of varied characters who find within each other life, possibility and hope.

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.

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Middleton Brewing

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Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.

For thousands of Texans living in the Rio Grande Valley, the so-called “Last Mile” — that stubborn final leg of a broadband internet network that reaches a residential neighborhood — can seem endless.

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Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, reminds us of the importance of preserving our planet for future generations. A vital element to sustaining life is water, which covers 71 percent of the Earth. Across the United States, water sources vary widely, ranging from freshwater lakes and rivers to underground aquifers and reservoirs, each playing a crucial role in water supply. Depending on the geological composition of a region’s water source, the amount of dissolved minerals in the water can differ.

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