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In a major escalation of Republicans’ efforts to weaken the state’s bluer cities and counties, lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are advancing a pair of bills that would seize control of local regulations that could range from worker protections to water restrictions during droughts.

Ready to argue their case, numerous opponents of the proposed changes to the SMART development spoke before the San Marcos City Council at its most recent meeting making for standing room only and comments stretching over hours.

The City of San Marcos will dedicate a new mural at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 26.

The Wimberley Valley, an International Dark Sky Community, will take time to celebrate International Dark Sky Week this weekend at the spring Blue Hole Star Party.

The Seguin Economic Development Corporation and the city of Seguin recently announced that Premium Waters, Inc., will build a new state-ofthe- art manufacturing facility in Seguin.

After a national search, the City of Kyle is pleased to announce a conditional offer of employment has been made to Bryan Langley as Kyle’s next City Manager.

DEAR ABBY: I married a widower eight years ago, and we are very happy. However, his three grown daughters were angry that he moved on with his life after the death of their mother. To keep peace in the family, I have tried to “kill them with kindness,” and while we’ve made progress, I feel they take advantage of me and sometimes treat me with disrespect.

Dr. Steve Murdock, our foremost Texas demographer and my dear friend, recently passed away. Steve had a distinguished career spanning endowed positions at three major universities, designation as the state demographer, and a stint as Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. More important, however, he was the clarion voice proclaiming a reality that we all needed to hear.

DEAR ABBY: Our son “Victor” and his wife have informed us that they are “polyamorous.” They have been married for nine years, and were together for five years before they married. They have agreed to this arrangement, and their partners know they are married. They love each other, own a home together and plan to be together forever. They are “safe,” and no one is getting hurt.

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University will host the 10th annual Earth Day San Marcos Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Spring Lake, the headwaters of the San Marcos River.

Police said a man is charged in connection to having an improper relationship with a student, a second degree felony.

WWII bomber touches down, open for tours and flights