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Going on Safari

Editor’s Note: The Texas Tribune is recapping the 2023 Texas Legislative Session in a series of articles.

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Among our KZSM program hosts, we’re proud to include two professional DJs who transfer their skills and enthusiasm from the dance floor to the studio. DJ Alpha, Josh Gomez, hosts “The Latin Energy Show” (Thursdays 7-8 p.m.); DJ JoG, Joseph Gonzalez, hosts “The Kickback Show” (Mondays 7-8 p.m.)

Taco Bell franchisee Tacala Companies announced their annual scholarship winners for the 20232024 school year. Team Tacala Charities will award $163,500 to winners in six states: Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia and Alabama. Of the 62 eligible team members who won scholarships ranging from $1,500 for two-year colleges and $3,000 for four-year colleges, Taco Bell employee and student Liliana Rojo of San Marcos is receiving a $3,000 scholarship to further their education in psychology.

Chamber of Commerce President Page Michel, is set to speak to the Rotary Club of San Marcos at noon, Wednesday, June 14.

More views from the start of the 60th Texas Water Safari

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that has been linked to health benefits like reduced stress and improved mental well-being. Gardening also can lead to an inviting home landscape full of attractive blooms and/or delicious foods.

Texas lawmakers began this legislative session with the deadly winter storm from 2021 still on their minds. Days of freezing weather caused power outages for millions in the state and pushed the electricity grid near collapse.

Texas State University has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop and improve welding instruction in four-year academic institutions.

Swimming with Sunshine

The San Marcos City Council heard staff recommendations regarding the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds, discussed adding four-hour parking spots to its downtown, approved funding for entrepreneurial startups and business assistance and approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding.