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Coast Flight’s expansion project has “taken off,” and in a few short months students seeking their pilot’s certification will have even more space to accomplish that goal as it expands its hanger at San Marcos Regional Airport.

San Marcos police and fire investigators said the combustible material that caused a fire that killed five, seriously injured others and displaced more than 200 residents of the Iconic Village apartment complex in San Marcos in July 2018–the deadliest in the city’s history–was a discarded mattress.

Firefighters Travis Sanders, Wesley Keathley and Justin Nauert visited with students and teachers from the Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos summer program. Left, The students from the summer program at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos stand on Engine 1 from the San Marcos Fire Station 1. Middle, Sanders adjusts his breathing apparatus so that students can hear what his voice would sound like in the event of a fire emergency. All the bells and whistles: Engine 1 rolls into Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos with sirens blaring to herald a visit.

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Dining al fresco is often associated with securing outdoor seating at a local restaurant. However, anyone can enjoy al fresco dining at home, in a park or even on the beach.

The San Marcos City Council met Friday for a special-called meeting to discuss how best to move forward with information gained from a recent trip to Washington D.C. to promote legislative priorities and to encourage stronger relationships with federal agencies.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management will receive $60.6 million from the federal government to help utilities strengthen infrastructure on the state’s electricity grid.

The Friends of the Library will be raising funds to pay for a Ford Transit van to support the library’s programming and outreach activities. The sale runs this weekend and each day the items cost less. On Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., hardbacks are $2, paperbacks are $1 and a special group of antique collectibles will be priced individually.

San Marcos Fire Department officials charge 30-year-old Austin resident with felony

The city of Martindale has celebrated Independence Day with a parade since 1994. On hand to offer its cooperation, Gary Job Corps Correction/Security Cadets have assisted with traffic and crowd control for over 20 years. Over 40 floats, food booths, music and fellowship welcomed residents and visitors to the city. Pictured are Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden, Linda Haden, Commissioner Ed Theriot, Martindale Mayor Katherine Glaze, Police Chief Tommy Ward, Chief Deputy Steve Kenney, Officer Andrea Turner, Gary Job Corps Corrections Cadets Joshua Keith, Darius Flenaugh and Instructor Jesus Gonzalez. Photos submitted by Gary Jobs Corps

San Marcos City Council unanimously approved the annexation of approximately 148 acres of land located at the corner of West Centerpoint Road and Ranch Road 12 into the city for use as Hill Country Studios.