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DEAR ABBY: My motherin- law is a heavy smoker. She lives two hours away from us, so when she visits, she likes to stay for one or two nights. My husband and I have a 3-year-old son, and my MIL’s smoking is a huge concern for me.

As the state’s public colleges work to dismantle their diversity, equity and inclusion offices in accordance with a new law, three university chancellors on Friday discussed at The Texas Tribune Festival how the law’s impact has interfered with hiring efforts.

The city of Kyle has announced that it is asking its residents to take a Community Needs Assessment Survey, that is available for access now through Thursday, Oct. 12.

For many SMCISD monthly payday employees there were two indications that something had gone amiss with their paychecks on Friday: there was no notice of funds transferred and many had received an email from SMCISD Chief Financial Officer Denise Gonzalez-Garcia alerting them that there was an important matter regarding the disbursement of salaries.

When Texas lawmakers meet next month for a special session on funding public education, they will have more money available to them to spend than they anticipated when they passed the state’s $321.3 billion budget earlier this year, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Friday.

Drivers can expect continued road closures today on SH 123 at the I-35 intersection as construction crews continue work reconstructing the southbound I-35 bridge, according to TXDOT officials.

Pastor steps into new role at historic church

Therapy Dog at Work

Andes is an adventurous 5-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix with a playful, goofy spirit. This sweet pup loves the water and is often hanging out at the kiddie pool with a big smile. Andes has had good interactions with other dogs and has cohabitated with several dogs in kennels. This handsome fawn-colored pup has been at the shelter since late January of 2022, and he is excited to finally head to a forever home!

The city of Buda City Council voted during Tuesday’s meeting to contest a recent petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the formation of a municipal utility district (MUD) that would serve the proposed Persimmon residential development adjacent to RM 967.

The Heritage Association of San Marcos will hold its annual awards dinner and meeting on Sunday, Oct. 22. The social begins at 5:30 p.m. at the La Cima Community Center, 301A Central Park Loop.

KZSM—Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Thursday As we prepare to expand to the FM dial as KZSM 104.1, we at your true community radio station are extending and growing our deep roots in the local community. As part of that process, we have become members of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, and we will be honored with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. this Thursday, September 28 at our studio at 216 North Guadalupe.