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The Hays County Sheriff’s Office recently investigated a theft case involving a contractor. As a result of the investigation, a suspect in this case identified as John Paul Vargas Jr, 45, was arrested for theft of property, $150,000.00 to $300,000.00 with a previous conviction, a first degree felony offense, according to a press release from the office.

This summer there will be approximately 216 new income-based, affordable apartments ready to lease in a location adjacent to San Marcos High School.

Just as the federal income tax bill comes due, home and property owners can also expect to see an appraisal notice in the mailbox this week.

Hays County Elections is ready for the upcoming May election.

The Heritage Association of San Marcos' 46th annual Historic Spring Tour is approaching and will feature the stunning art and architecture of Texas State University. Visitors can explore several of the university's most fascinating historic structures, sculptures and art, the Bruce and Gloria Ingram Hall and MakerSpace, the Albert B. Alkek Library, and the Alkek One MakerSpace fabrication shop. Golf Carts will be available for those who are mobility impaired. Lemonade stops will be available along with cafes that the university will open for the day. MakerSpaces at both the Alkek Library and the Bruce and Gloria Ingram Hall will be open for tours which will run every 30 minutes.

The idea of a mobile vaccination unit for the Hays County Local-Health Department surfaced in 2018.

The relationship of humans and horses is one well understood in Texas. Yet, for one family now bringing a one of a kind equestrian event to San Marcos, that relationship extends nine generations back to Italy.

DEAR ABBY: I am tattooed. I have 11 spread over my body. I grew up with strict rules. My mom always said no piercings (other than ears) or tattoos while I was under her roof. I got my first tattoo at 22 while away at college. I had to tell her about it because of a family beach vacation. She was disappointed. I have continued to get inked throughout my life. Every time she noticed a new tat, she voiced a negative opinion.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man. My husband and I have been together almost nine years, married less than one. Seven years ago, my mother-in-law decided I was no longer “allowed” to speak to her or her family. When my husband asked her why, she was unable to give him a clear answer but insists it has nothing to do with us being gay. Anytime my husband mentions my name or the life we have together, she changes the subject. I offered to write her a letter, but my husband doesn’t think it would be a good idea. He used to be close to his family, but with each passing year the relationship becomes more strained.

The Hays County Commissioners Court officially proclaimed April as the month to promote the health and wellbeing of county residents, especially those who may be in line for life-saving transplants and for those who are on the autism spectrum.

San Marcos CISD Travis Elementary School students spend a special day learning about snakes, scorpions, guinea pigs and so many other animals people keep as pets on National Pet Day, Tuesday, April 11. Students came to the school library where pets were brought in to help celebrate the joy that pets bring to their lives. People were invited to bring their pets to the library for the children to observe and learn about. Pets of all varieties were required to remain in enclosures, and had to be self-sufficient for the event.

The Kyle Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying four individuals involved in an armed robbery Monday, April 10 at approximately 10 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza. Police said the subjects wore gloves and face coverings. Three were armed with a firearm, including two handguns and one semi-automatic rifle.