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Above, Dr. Mario Garza offers the blessing that began the 2023 Sacred Springs Powwow on Saturday and Sunday at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in San Marcos. There were indigenous arts on display and approximately 100 Native American dancers performed. Some attended workshops on the Coahuiltecan language, a program of the Indigenous Cultures Institute. Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating as a possible fentanyl overdose the death on Monday, Oct. 2, of a 15-year-old female student enrolled in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District.

The Hays County Fire Marshal’s office notified the community that the countywide burn ban in the unincorporated areas of the county was lifted, effective at 11 a.m. on Oct. 5.

As the country enters the cold and flu illness season, Texas physicians warn there are three viruses lurking in the air–the influenza virus that causes the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Physicians say the best way to say safe–especially for those at greatest risk of severe illness–is to vaccinate against all three.

We at KZSM are happy to welcome yet another unique addition to our eclectic lineup of music programming. “Sundays Free with JJB” airs Sundays 11 p.m. to Mondays 1 a.m. Host Justin James Bridges, a national touring musician from Texas, features new music, stories from his tours, and conversations with artists and creatives.

“The Getaway” Returns to San Marcos

Several city of San Marcos departments are preparing ahead of the annular solar eclipse event happening on Saturday, Oct. 14. While San Marcos is not directly in the path of the eclipse, the city anticipates increased traffic as observers travel to preferred viewing locations.

The Indigenous Cultures Institute, in partnership with the city of San Marcos, is hosting an event that honors and shares the cultural heritage of Native Americans indigenous to Texas and northern Mexico.

For Terri Hendrix, life is art. It is obvious listening to the Grammy award winner, but it was also a trait that ran in the family.

There are so many dogs (and cats) that need fur-ever homes, and the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter works hard to ensure that each dog is well taken care of and finds the companionship that they so desperately crave. Man’s best friends thrive with their humans. San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, honored the shelter and its animals by proclaiming October, 2023 as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

Get ready to dance back in time to the “groovy 70s” as the San Marcos High School Rattler alumni from this era come together for its reunion, called the “That 70’s Reunion Show,” on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the LBJ Center on the campus of Texas State University.

Meet Jaelen, an adventurous 4-year-old Retriever mix with a heart of gold. He is the shelter’s longest staying dog, having been at the shelter for 398 days. He enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors during his Dog Day’s Out outings.