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New research from Bob Fischer, an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at Texas State University, argues that incorporating animal welfare into policymaking may improve policy and practice.

Almost a year after Texas’ deadliest school shooting, state lawmakers ordered school districts to secure schools with armed officers and to train more staff to identify students who may need mental health support under legislation set to become law in September.

Chamber welcomes new Gary Job Corps Director

Southside Community Center is planning to expand the range of services offered to the local homeless population, but that expansion doesn’t come without a bit of heartache, as the changes will necessitate the Youth Services Bureau to move locations.

This is the second in a series of articles looking at industrial and academic innovation in greater San Marcos and Central Texas. Another of the forthcoming articles will focus on the Texas State University Science, Technology and Advanced Research Park that is facilitating cutting edge business concepts and academic research and some of the businesses there.

San Marcos’ economy is holding its own, showing continued positive growth, mirroring changes in the population, with sales tax allocations for the month and year to date, up from the previous year, based on newly released statistics.

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The human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain a proper balance of water and minerals. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says it’s estimated people need 500 mg of sodium per day to perform these vital functions. Too often, however, people consume much more salt in their diets than is necessary, which can lead to a host of medical issues. The average person eats 3,400 mg of sodium daily, and that can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and even loss of calcium in bones.

Members of the Captain Thomas Moore Chapter, National Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at the San Marcos Public Library’s Local History room to celebrate their 100th anniversary on June 15, enjoying a day of reflection and fellowship.

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This is the first in a series of articles looking at industrial and academic innovation in greater San Marcos and Central Texas. Some of the forthcoming articles will focus on new companies including Noveon and the Texas State University Science, Technology and Advanced Research Park that is facilitating cutting edge business concepts and academic research.