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Hays County Commissioners Court is set to consider approving the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendments Election, the purchase of a $10,009 mower for building maintenance and to execute a letter of interest to the Hill Country Conservancy regarding the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse gave a 'State of Texas State University” address at the recent State of Workforce & Education Summit 2023, hosted by the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greater San Marcos Partnership.

Unitarian Sewing Guild Donates Children's Quilts

Course outlines best practices for local railroad safety

Editor's Note: This is Part One in a series looking at conservation measures for land and water resources in Hays County.

Editor's Note: This is Part One in a series looking at education and workforce issues.

The League of Women Voters of Hays County is coordinating volunteer deputy registrar training to be held at 3 p.m., Aug. 17, at the LBJ Museum of San Marcos, 131 Guadalupe St., San Marcos.

It’s back-to-school season for students across Texas, which means there will be some major adjustments families may need to work through.

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Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science.

The Caldwell, Comal and Hays Counties Community Supervision and Corrections Department recently presented Officer Lizette Lopez with the Leo A. Rizzuto, Jr. Probation Officer of the Year Award. She was honored by her department on Wednesday, Aug. 2, for her 'work ethic and positive impact on the community.' Lopez has been employed with the CSCD since September 2021. Her award represents the 21st consecutive year of the honor, presented this year as the department observed National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Officer’s Week. The award is named in honor of Leo A. Rizzuto, Jr., who was the department’s executive director from 1969 through 2002. The recipient of the award is recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the field of community corrections. The officer of the year is an employee who has provided outstanding service by reflecting the ideal qualities demonstrated by Rizzuto, the department's 'beloved Chief,' during his tenure as executive director. CSCD works to accomplish permanent change in the lives of others thereby creating a safe community.

From parents taking their kids to soccer practice to friends cheering on their favorite pro team in a bar, sports pervade the life of a community. KZSM.org, your true community radio station, honors that tradition every Saturday morning from 11 a.m. to noon with “The Blitz,” hosted by Damian Entrican.