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Rattlers fall to Unicorns in district finale
The Rattlers didn’t get off on the right foot Friday afternoon. San Marcos dropped its regular season finale to New Braunfels 7-1 after the Unicorns built a seven-run lead coming out of the third inning. The Rattlers got eight runners on base throughout the night but were only able to bring in one of them. “[Playing New Braunfels] showed us where our weaknesses were. They exploited some of them today, and we’ve got to do a better job of focusing. We missed some calls. We missed some defensive coverage calls. It’s the focus. I don’t think they beat us by really hitting...
On the Air with KWVH’s Rural Genius
, When you tune into KWVH’s program, Rural Genius, on Mondays from 2 to 3 p.m., it’s likely you’ll come away a little smarter and a lot more informed. Hosts Hilda Carpenter and Dixie Newnam focus on “S.T.E.A.M” topics, subjects in the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts and math, because they like to know how things work. They seek out guests from the Wimberley area who have worked or distinguished themselves in a particular area. Listeners can learn how finance, astronomy, law, health technology, aeronautical engineering and those constantly evolving computer programs impact us. It’s like Wimberley’s very own TED...
TXST Golfer advances in US Open Qualifying
Texas State golfer Sakke Siltala advanced out of US Open local qualifying at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club on the Blackjack Course in Fair Oaks Ranch. Siltala finished in a five-way tie for first place shooting four-under par to claim one of the seven spots needed to advance. Siltala wrapped up his sophomore year with the Bobcats being named to the second team Sun Belt All-Conference becoming the first Bobcat golfer since 2022 to earn the honor. Siltala finished the 2024 season with three top ten finishes. The sophomore’s best finish came at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate, placing in third to push the Bobcats to the team title. Siltala was named Sun Belt Golfer of the Week following his performance at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate. Siltala will have to go through another round of qualifying for a chance to play at the 2024 U.S. Open. cmcwilliams@sanmarcosrecord.com Twitter: @ColtonBMc
No swimming allowed at Jacob's Well for the third summer in a row
For the third year in a row, Jacob's Well, a popular spring-fed swimming hole in Wimberley, will not be open for swimming. The swimming hole used to thrive every summer with visitors cooling off in its water during the swimming season from May 1 through Sept. 30. But the swimming...
NTSB leads investigation into deadly Spring Branch helicopter crash, says aircraft was an 'amateur build'
SPRING BRANCH, Texas — A federal investigation is now underway into Monday afternoon’s helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two people in Spring Branch, located about 30 miles north of San Antonio. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into the crash involving a...
Suspect shot after crashing into another vehicle while being chased by Texas DPS trooper
CONVERSE, Texas — A man was shot after crashing into another vehicle while being pursued by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on Monday afternoon, officials say. DPS officials say troopers attempted a traffic stop on a black Dodge Caravan off of Interstate 35 near Sommes Road in Comal County.
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