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The Texas Disposal System in honor of the recent Earth Day will unveil one of the city’s newest murals. The unveiling is at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, according to officials with TDS.

San Marcos High School senior Miguel Hernandez recently received an Amazon package that will provide a huge relief for his college aspirations.

Disaster relief will be available for state agencies, local governments and some nonprofits “on a cost-sharing basis” to repair and replace damaged facilities and conduct other emergency work, the White House said.

The Hays County Commissioners Court will hold its regular meeting today at 9 a.m.

The Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation is hiring. For recruitment purposes, it hosted an all-day simulation event to give accounting students at Texas State University a taste of what Special Agent and Public Information Officer Mark Wilson called “the life in a day” of a special agent, a condensed version of what the job would entail.

DEAR ABBY: I’d like some advice about a family situation that has been going on for the entire 34 years of my marriage. My husband is not kind to my now-grown sons. He gives me the silent treatment for weeks over small disagreements. My eldest son visited us for my 75th birthday and, after receiving my spouse’s cold shoulder, he informed me he won’t be visiting again because of my husband’s rude behavior.

Dog of the Week: Collin (49853662) Collin is one of the shelter’s longest-stay residents, but don’t let that title fool you, he is one great pup! This happy boy is a 6-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who enjoys going on frequent Dog’s Day Out adventures and rides well in the car. Volunteers describe Collin as the perfect dog and walks like a good boy on leash. He has interacted with multiple dogs at the shelter, is great with kids, and very food motivated.

Texas State University Vice President for University Advancement Brooks Hull has named Sarah Sims the new associate vice president for donor engagement.

Gary Job Corps cadets assist at Kyle Business to Business Expo

This past week students across San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District began STAAR testing. There are changes in the 2023 test though that will affect each student. According to the Texas Education Agency website, the STAAR test redesign more closely aligns the exams with classroom learning.

The Randy Rogers Band recorded their first album at Cheatham Street Warehouse in 2000. Two short years later, the group signed with the independent record label Downtime and released their first studio album, “Like It Used to Be.”

The Greater San Marcos Partnership recently announced the approval and development of San Marcos Business Park – Whisper South.