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The Kyle Police Department arrested and charged two people with various drug charges after fentanyl and other narcotics were found in a residence in the presence of two young children, police said.

DEAR ABBY: I recently was told that my late father-inlaw was a serial child abuser who molested his daughter and at least two of his grandchildren. My husband loved and deeply respected his parents. Should I tell my husband this information? Should I ask my grown son if he was also molested as his cousins were? I don’t want to “rock the boat,” but I want to do what is best for my son, and I’m not used to keeping things from my husband. – WISH I DIDN’T KNOW DEAR WISH: Who gave you this information, and why? Was it a credible source? Were your late father-in-law’s alleged crimes reported to the authorities? If you trust your source, by all means, talk to your son and ask if his grandfather ever did anything that made him uncomfortable. Why would you keep this from your husband? Tell him what you were told and by whom. DEAR ABBY: My brother “Gene” passed away a few months ago. He had been in and out of the hospital for most of 2022. He had four children, and while he wasn’t close to them, he tried to have a relationship with them. One child lived in the same town but wanted nothing to do with him. When they found out Gene was dying, they all wanted to know what they were getting. Gene’s last wish was that they not be informed about his death. I felt I owed it to him to honor his wishes.

More than 4,100 candidates for bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees are expected to cross the stage during eight commencement ceremonies scheduled from May 11-13 at Texas State University.

Local athletes stand out at end of year tournament

As may be expected, the San Marcos economy is booming, mirroring the growth of the city’s population.

The San Marcos City Council proclaimed May Mental Health Awareness Month. “To bring awareness to mental health through our coalition, this Core 4 partnership we are providing mental health first aid training in the community, and I welcome everyone to attend our first Mental Health Awareness Fest on May 20. We invite all of our community members, and we just really want to prioritize and shine a light on mental health and help reduce the stigma,” Youth Services Director for Community Action, Inc. Cristal Lopez said.

Two Texas State University master’s students and two recent graduates have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board for the 2023-24 award year.

Rotary Club awards scholarships in San Marcos

DEAR ABBY: “Unsure How To Feel” (Jan. 24) was upset about changes her sister-inlaw was making after the death of her husband. Within months, the widow had given away the husband’s belongings and begun making changes to their home. I saw myself in that column. I lost my beloved husband unexpectedly at the age of 47. Seeing his clothes and belongings in our closets every time I opened the doors was painful. They were a constant reminder of what I’d lost.

The unofficial, preliminary votes for Saturday’s uniform election are in and San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District officials are celebrating a clean sweep in the passage of its four bond propositions.

The smell of broth, onions and cilantro filled the air of the Hays County Courthouse lawn and spirits were high as the Annual Menudo Throwdown Saturday brought hundreds of people to the square.