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Stage 3 drought restrictions will be enforced by the city of San Marcos beginning at noon on July 2 in response to a combination of environmental factors relating to the intense heatwave and dropping water levels in the Edwards Aquifer, in the past two weeks.

Growing up in San Antonio, Texas State University alum Lauren Chappell would occasionally drive west with her family on US Highway 90, crossing the Nueces River in areas where scant pools of water dotted an otherwise dry ribbon of dry rock and gravel.

DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Lia” and her husband, “Jerry,” visited his mother and stepdad, “Gil,” a few months ago. Gil gave Lia an inappropriate hug, with his hand sliding to her buttocks. Lia said Gil had done this before and it made her uncomfortable. She told Jerry, and he began watching his stepdad closely when they visited.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that on Sunday, June 25, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call in connection with a man with a rifle in the area of Mathias Lane and Daywood Drive, Kyle.

Scorching temperatures brought on by a “heat dome” have taxed the Texas power grid and threaten to bring record highs to the state before they are expected to expand during the coming week, putting even more people at risk.

Texas will receive more than $3.3 billion in federal money–the most of any state–to help expand broadband availability statewide, the Biden administration announced Monday.

DEAR ABBY: I would like your help on how to deal with a problem I am having with my mother-in-law. The in-laws call at least once a week wanting us to go out to dinner with them. It’s embarrassing because my mother- in-law is always horrible to the waiter. She complains about everything and usually causes some sort of a scene. My husband and I are at a loss about how to tell her this is why we no longer want to go out with them. We have tried making excuses and inviting them to our house instead, but she refuses to take no for an answer and demands we join them at a restaurant. If we don’t, she gets mad and has hurt feelings. Help! – EATING ME UP IN ALABAMA DEAR EATING ME UP: Your mother-in-law’s behavior is indeed an embarrassment, and your feelings are justified. Your husband should talk frankly with both his parents about why neither of you are comfortable eating out with them. If it isn’t addressed, it won’t be fixed.

Children's librarian: Her role of a lifetime

The San Marcos City Council and city staff are home in San Marcos following a recent visit to the nation's capital.

Children ages 8 to 11 will soon participate in the second session of the San Marcos Junior Fire Academy this summer. At the Junior Academy day camp, children will develop skills in leadership, teamwork, self-esteem, citizenship, friendship, and service. In each session, campers will be issued personal protective equipment, participate in safety discussions, engage in hands-on-training for CPR, search and rescue, forcible entry, rope training and extrication, etc. The campers have a homework assignment to establish safe evacuation routes at home. All campers will receive a t-shirt, lunch, and snacks, all free of charge. Session 2 begins July 10 and ends July 14. Classes are between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. Registration for this session is closed but one may still volunteer to help. A background clearance is required. JFA is open to kids who have completed 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades by summer, no exceptions. and there is no charge. Children meet at the SMFD Station, 5 100 Carlson Circle. Call 512805-2660.

Parenting is one of the easiest subjects to form an opinion about, yet one of the hardest things to do.

A drought that has negatively impacted local water sources has area officials concerned.