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Bobcats host Conference Tournament
, The Bobcats are looking to bring home their first conference tournament championship since 2018. With Texas State hosting their first conference tournament since 2019, Head Coach Ricci Woodard has noticed a difference in energy with this season’s team compared to last season. “I felt pretty decent going into the tournament last year,” Woodard said. “But there is a different feel with this group. I don’t know if it is experience or maybe we have been there and done that, or we are playing at home. But there is a different feeling.” One of the reasons for that difference has been experience. Texas State...
Showdown looms in marriage over allergies and a friend
DEAR ABBY: I am allergic to a wide range of scents – perfume, cologne, laundry detergent, etc. When I am caught in someone’s cloud, my sinuses and lungs burn, which causes instant wheezing and coughing. My husband’s friend bathes himself in a scent akin to household cleansing powder. It’s so strong, both of us can smell it in our house for more than a week after he visits. I avoid that friend like the plague and hide at the other end of the house, doors shut, yet I still suffer an allergic reaction. Forgive my being graphic, but his caustic scent...
FRESH FOOD
, , , Agreement reached for Bobcat Farm produce to be used on campus Texas State Dining, powered by Chartwells Higher Education, is revolutionizing local sourcing with the renewal of its unique relationship with Bobcat Farm. The 1.4acre student-run farm, a of Texas State University’s Agricultural Sciences Department, has been reinvigorated after a brief hiatus, thanks to a generous alumnus. “I know past iterations of the farm before COVID have had good relations with Chartwells,” Farm Manager Josh Newton said. “It’s really nice to be able to renew that partnership a few years after the pandemic.” The partnership with the farm is mutually...
Houston’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate
The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Scenes from the Houston area looked like the aftermath of a hurricane in early May after a series of powerful storms flooded highways and neighborhoods and sent rivers over their banks north of the city. Hundreds of people had to be rescued from homes, rooftops and cars, according to The Associated Press. Huntsville registered nearly 20 inches of rain from April 29 to May 4, 2024. Floods are complex events, and they are about more than just heavy rain. Each community has its own unique geography and...
Mullins named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year
Pitcher Jessica Mullins was named Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year following the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. This is the second time Mullins won SBC Pitcher of the Year, having won the award in 2022. During the 2024 season, Mullins finished with a 27-7 overall record and an ERA of 1.21 along with 196 strikeouts Mullins was also named Sun Belt First Team All Conference for the fourth time in a row along with two of her teammates. Shortstop Hannah Earls earned first team all conference honors for the second time in her career, the first coming in 2022. Earls finished...
Students are more than just a number at SMCISD
, , Superintendent Cardona gives annual recap at State of the City and District “Creating pathways for kids maybe doesn’t reflect in the scores, but it does reflect in opportunities for students who traditionally haven’t had those opportunities,” San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Michael Cardona said. “And now all our kids have those opportunities.” Cardona was speaking at the annual State of the City and District, hosted by the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce. It is an opportunity for local leaders to inform the public about progress and goals related to the particular sector they oversee. Cardona started his presentation...
Maroon & Golden Collective signs 20 players to NIL Deals
The Maroon & Golden Collective announced that 20 Texas State football players have signed to Name, Image and Likeness deals with the collective. The M&G Collective is a new organization run by Bobcats fans and alumni who donate money towards NIL deals for Texas State athletes. As stated by the Maroon & Golden Collective, the “deals were made possible with the direct donations of TXST football fans,” and that “this is a major development for Texas State Football and was critical to the retention of athletes from entering the transfer portal.” Among the players signed are receivers Joey Hobert and Kole Wilson, quarterback Jordan Mc-Cloud, offesnive lineman Nash Jones and defensive end Steven Parker. The M&G Collective had also signed defensive end Ben Bell and safety Tory Spears earlier in the year, making 22 players in total. For more information, visit maroonandgolden.com/nil. cmcwilliams@sanmarcosrecord.com Twitter: @ColtonBMc
Host Trojans this weekend
Bobcats takes series against Monarchs Texas State claimed a much needed conference series, splitting their doubleheader against the Old Dominion Monarchs last Saturday. The Bobcats improved their overall record to 2425 and their conference record to 10-14. Texas State currently sits in 11th place and are only one game from eighth place while being two games out of seventh place. “We gave ourselves a chance moving forward,” Head Coach Steven Trout said. “We still have a lot of work moving forward to get where we want to be.” In the first game of the series, the Bobcats found themselves trailing 2-0 in the bottom...
Rattlers’ season ends against Brandeis
The Rattlers’ season came to a close Friday night. San Marcos trailed San Antonio Brandeis 1-0 heading into game two after a 7-5 win by the Broncos in game one. The Rattlers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in their first at-bat that they held until the fifth inning, but Brandeis scored six runs in their final three at-bats to close out the game 6-2. “They left a legacy. They played with that class last year that had all the seniors [when] they were juniors, and it was kind of tough for them breaking in the lineup a little bit because that...
Bobcats sweep Thundering Herd close out regular season
Texas State wrapped up the regular season with a three game sweep of the Marshall Thundering Herd, ending with a 5-0 shutout win. Texas State finishes the regular season with a 4213 overall record and second in the Sun Belt standings. “It’s nice to go out and finish this part of the season like we did today,” Head Coach Ricci Woodard said. “Tori McCann threw a great game. We played great defense all the way through. We got some timely hitting and some timely baserunning. I think to finish things the way we did today, I was pretty excited going into [the]...
Bobcat Stadium potentially under new name change
Bobcat Stadium might be going under a new name change according to a Texas State Board of Regents board meeting agenda. The Texas State BOR will vote May 16 during their next board meeting on naming rights with Univeristy Federal Credit Union that will change the name of Bobcat Stadium to UFCU Stadium. The news was first broken by Katfans.com. According to the agenda, the contract between Texas State University and UFCU will be worth approximately $12.6 million over 10 years and potentially $24 million over 15 years with UFCU having “exclusive naming rights and other promotional opportunities.” Since being built in 1981, Bobcat...
Rattlers continue through spring practice
, San Marcos wrapped up their second week of spring practice in preparation for the 2024 fall season. Head Coach John Walsh has been proud of the Rattlers ability to strive towards being the best though the first two weeks of spring practice. “Our energy and effort has not been a problem from the start,” Walsh said. “Being energetic, physical and the execution of both sides of the ball.” Despite some of the players having eligibility issues out of their control, one of the goals of spring practice is to have the team compete throughout practice. “To not speak around it, we have 11...
Professor discusses history of Spring Lake and engaged ecology
, , Spring Lake, Aquarena Springs and the San Marcos Springs are all names for a cherished asset in the community – the headwaters of the San Marcos River. It has been a theme park in the past and is now under special protections due to the endangered species located there. It is not open to the public to swim in at their leisure, but it can still be snorkeled in or paddled on in small numbers through tours operated by the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. The springs have a rich history and are a central part...
Jacob's Well suspends swimming season due to continued low flow
, The Hays County Parks Department announced that Jacob’s Well Natural Area is suspending its 2024 summer swimming season until further notice. The summer swimming season, which typically extends from May 1 through Sept. 30 of each year, will be suspended due to below-average spring flow and water levels. Hays County officials plan to re-evaluate water conditions monthly to determine whether swimming might become possible at a later date. Swimming has been suspended at Jacob’s Well Natural Area since June 2022, when recorded spring flow dropped below average. Spring flow reached zero by October 2022, marking the fifth time in recorded...
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