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Central Texas weather: San Marcos CISD delays school
SAN MARCOS, Texas - San Marcos CISD is delaying the start of school by two hours Friday after severe storms moved through the area Thursday night. In a letter to parents, the district said the decision was necessary due to power outages in the area, possible building damage and unknown road conditions due to debris.
Guadalupe County Responds to Storm Devastation; Redwood, Staples, San Marcos Rally to Restore Power and Aid Uninsured
Guadalupe County braced itself as emergency crews began to sweep through neighborhoods, grappling with the aftermath of yesterday's severe storms. While trees lay uprooted and structures were stripped of their roofs, first responders meticulously gauged the extent of the havoc wrought overnight. Desperate calls from locals painted a grim picture...
projectMENTOR exhibition opens May 10
The opening reception for the 4th annual projectMENTOR exhibition will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at projectART, 111 River Rd. Suite 100. It will present the work of 14 area students alongside the work of their professional artist mentors. The exhibition will be on display Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 26. “projectMENTOR, perhaps our most visible program, matches area students with professional artists for an entire semester of oneon- one instruction, the culmination of which is this exhibition,” said Bregan Ford, Director of...
8th Annual Blanco River Songwriter Festival Opens Saturday at Fischer Dance Hall
The 8th Annual Blanco River Songwriter Festival fundraiser runs from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Fisher Dance Hall, 701 Fischer Store Rd., Fischer. The 2024 lineup includes Ian Lee, Eliza Gilkyson, Courtney Patton, Suzanna Choffel, Betty Soo, Tip Jar, Bill Small & Corby Schaub, Gregg Yows and Even Still.
Family has not seen body-worn camera footage
The death of Malachi Williams on April 11 continues to be at the top of mind for many in the community. The public comments at the regularly scheduled San Marcos City Council meeting Tuesday focused on the release of the officer's name who shot Williams as well as the body-worn camera footage. In a statement released April 22, San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge cited Texas Government Code 552 and the pending investigation into the incident as the reason that SMPD will not yet be releasing the body worn camera footage of the incident. Floyd Miller, Williams’ great uncle, spoke...
Wimberley seniors sign National Letters of Intent
Wimberley High School seniors Hayden Oakes, Kate Westmoreland and Baylee Gold signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers following high school. Oakes will play baseball at Schreiner University, Westmoreland will play volleyball at Belhaven University and Baylee Gold will run track and field at Angelo State University.
Bobcats cruise past Marshall into Sun Belt tournament semifinals
Despite a less-than-ideal postponement of the game, Texas State softball (43-13, 18-6 Sun Belt Conference) defeated Marshall University (25-27, 10-14 Sun Belt Conference) by a final score of 8-2 Friday afternoon at Bobcat Softball Stadium in the quarterfinal round of the Sun Belt tournament. “I don’t think we gave [Marshall]...
Happy dog named Ocean seeks loving home! | Forgotten Friends
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Our "Forgotten Friends" series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love. On this week’s Forgotten Friends we meet Ocean, a one-year-old terrier pitbull mix...
Traveling exhibit on display at historic Hays County Courthouse
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association will be displaying El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail: Its History, People and Places traveling exhibit for viewing from April 22 through June 7, 2024, in the Historic Hays County Courthouse. The exhibit focuses on several elements, including the role of the trail in cattle drives to support the American Revolution, its influence on settlement patterns throughout Texas and sites to see and experience along the Camino today. The information exhibited begins with an introduction to the Camino to explain its beginnings as American Indian footpaths and how the...
Monday Morning Wake up Club with John Odell and Matt Mendoza
, I don’t need to tell you that some Monday mornings can be pretty hard to face. The family-friendly Wimberley Wake Up Club with John Odell and Matt Mendoza will help you through what can be the craziest two hours of the week. Their upbeat Monday morning show delivers just what you need— plenty of positive energy, just the right amount of music, community chit chat, and, most importantly, the WISD school lunch menu. It’s like a two-hour breakfast with a couple of friends who can get you centered for the week ahead. If you’re outside KWVH’s Fishbowl studio on Old...
Critical Injuries Reported After Cement Truck Collides With Vehicle Near Buda
A devastating collision between a cement truck and a passenger vehicle near Buda this Thursday morning has left one person with critical injuries. The incident occurred on SH 45 and forced a portion of the highway to shut down, according to officials. Emergency teams rushed to the scene shortly after...
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ to undergo new ownership after temporarily closing
BUDA, Texas — A once popular Central Texas restaurant will soon be under new ownership in Hays County. Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ, located in Buda, temporarily closed its doors last month after co-owner couple Miguel and Modesty Vidal made an announcement on social media. "We've been at this for...
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