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Texas State falls to Texas A&M in pitcher's duel
Texas State fell to Texas A&M 1-0 in a pitcher’s duel between two of the best pitchers in the nation. The Bobcats and Head Coach Ricci Woodard will play later tonight in the elimination game. “We talked about how one pitch can change a ballgame,” Woodard said. “I don’t feel that one pitch changes a game but one inning did. Mullins threw her tail end off and we just didn’t get anything to come through. We had some base running mistakes by a couple of young players but other than that it was a great game.” Starting pitcher Jessica Mullins threw a complete...
San Marcos to use federal grant to protect Sunset Acres neighborhood from flooding
The city of San Marcos is no stranger to the intense flooding that is possible throughout Central Texas. After a series of devastating floods hit the community in 2015, residents and city officials started looking at how to prevent the worst effects of flooding. Mayor Jane Hughson was then a City Council member, and she recalls seeing “devastation in several neighborhoods after the May flood.” After more floods hit that November, neighbors who had been in the...
Prairie Lea stop signs still a concern for some
A Prairie Lea resident repeated his disappointment to Caldwell County Commissioners Tuesday morning regarding stop signs in the community he claims are more of a hinderance than good. The stop signs were placed in Prairie Lea eight years ago, and traffic studies were performed in 2021 and2022. Andrew McClish said...
Bobcats’ offensive tackle enters transfer portal
Texas State commit and junior college All-American offensive tackle Isaiah Walker Jr. has entered the transfer portal. Regarded as a three-star prospect, Walker Jr. was one of the top-rated prospects in Texas State’s 2024 recruiting class. Previously having played at the University of Florida and Miami University, respectively, Walker...
Gonzales battered by winds that take trees and roofs
GONZALES, Texas — After winds ripped his roof off, friends surrounded Ronnie Holcombe with heartfelt hugs and handshakes, marveling at his survival. Holcombe said he was on the way home when a powerful storm surge started rocking his truck. He said it was a mad dash for the safety of his home but as he raced inside the door, the storm caught up.
Seguin Traffic Update: I-10 West and US Hwy 90 Lanes Reopen After TxDOT Repairs
Drivers in Seguin can take a sigh of relief as I-10 West and US Highway 90 lanes have finally reopened. According to KSAT, the roadways were shut down for urgent repair works but are now clear for traffic following the completion of the necessary fixes by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
LiveOak celebrates a decade of cognitive disability care
Fifteen Texas State students gathered at the Price Center to partake in the Learning Community for Cognitive Disabilities Internship’s formal intern graduation ceremony on April 30, having the largest cohort in the program’s history. The Seaton Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 focused on improving the quality...
Prairie Lea welcomes new sandwich shop
Prairie Lea, much like other small towns in Caldwell County, exudes a unique charm that sets it apart. The town is not only known for being the home of the Prairie Lea Indians, but also for its newly opened Brandini’s Sandwiches To Go. The tight-knit community of Prairie Lea...
Bobcats open College Station Regional with comeback victory over Penn State
Texas State softball (46-13) kicked off postseason play with a 4-2 victory over Pennsylvania State University (34-19) in comeback fashion Friday afternoon at Davis Diamond in College Station. The Bobcats are now 4-0 this season against the Nittany Lions. Pitching reigned supreme for the first 3 ½ innings and held...
Dozens of Guadalupe County homes were damaged in recent storms, but that isn't enough to qualify for federal aid
GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas — The numbers tell a tale of heartbreak. Guadalupe County officials have completed their initial assessment of damage from last Thursday's storm. According to Patrick Pinder, the county's emergency management coordinator, 136 homes were reported to be damaged. Of those, 24 homes had major damage or were destroyed, while 31 homes suffered minor damage and 81 were listed as "affected."
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter speaks on overcrowding, ways to aid
SAN MARCOS — During National Pet Month, the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter took the opportunity to share its current conditions and how community members can get involved. SMRAS is the stray animal open-intake facility for all of Hays County, explained community engagement coordinator Minnie Buckhaults, meaning that any animal within the county gets transported to the shelter, due to ongoing contracts with the animal control departments. Along with the responsibility of being the county intake shelter, the increasing amount of strays within the cities also causes overcrowding. Buckhaults described the lack of resources as the reasoning behind the high number of stray dogs and cats, citing lack of low cost spay and neuter, low cost vaccination and a general “lack of awareness from our community.” “We are trying to find as many positive outcomes for the animals that enter our facility, whether that be through adoption, transferring them to rescue partners, [etc.],” said Buckhaults. “We just want to get as many animals out [as we can]. A shelter is no place for an animal.” Part of this initiative is the creation of Space Force, a program within the shelter that aims to promote positive opportunities for the animals. “We make sure that anyone that hits the 30-day mark has a bio, they have new photos [and] they have notes that we can talk to a doctor about. And when they hit a 60-day mark, we will make sure that they’ve been on a Dog’s Day Out, that they’ve had a foster plea and a rescue plea. Then, we also identify dogs that may need a little help being advertised, more rescue pleas sent out, more time in the yards or medically checked out,” said Buckhaults. For example, a dog at the shelter named Candidia will be receiving a hospice plea due to the discovery of cancer. Veterinarians estimate she only has six months to a year left to live. Despite the efforts of the shelter, the 93 kennels are filled with more than 160 dogs, some of which are stationed in pop-up crates. During the interview, Buckhaults revealed the stacks of crates in her office filed with puppies, as the shelter is attempting to fill every space to accommodate the amount of dogs. When these numbers rise too high, the shelter has to unfortunately consult behaviorists to determine if any animals must be put on a euthanasia list. In early May, six dogs were planned with a deadline for Thursday, May 9. Prior to the list being posted on social media, three were picked up by rescues. Through various posts and tags from community members, two of the animals were adopted and the last, Jackson, left with a foster. “The only way we could operate is with community involvement,” said the coordinator. “Whereas our team has the one person reaching out to rescues over and over for Jackson, when the community adds their hundreds and hundreds of voices, it really makes a difference.” Buckhaults said that the communities, along with cities, are doing a lot in attempt to aid SMRAS. According to the coordinator, the city of San Marcos recently instated an ordinance which requires all animals to be microchipped in an effort to return dogs to their owners and prevent them from going missing. The city also required pet stores to provide animals from a shelter rather than a breeder if there is going to be an adoption event.
Main Street names Discovery Antiques as business of the month
Discovery Architectural Antiques at 409 St Francis St. was named as Gonzales Main Street’s Business of the Month for May 2024. Discovery was founded in 1997 by Suzanne Kittel, who brings in very unique and vintage doors to the Gonzales area. “I have a little bit of everything, like...
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