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Texas has long acknowledged that San Marcos is the destination for mermaid watching and Wednesday was International Mermaid Day 2023. This day is observed annually on March 29 for those who celebrate both the legend and mystery associated with these more lovely creatures of the deep.

The next meet and confer meeting between the city of San Marcos and the San Marcos Police Officers’ Association is scheduled for today at 9 a.m. in the at the San Marcos Public Library Meeting Room A.

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve funding to enhance the provision of mental health services in the county.

The Hays County Commissioners Court recently approved a professional service agreement with Austin Pets Alive! as project coordinator for the new Pet Resource Center that is under development. According to county officials, APA! will aid in the overall creation and development, as well as operate and manage center, including its field services and a proposed veterinary clinic.

Texas State University is sponsoring a Women’s Political Leadership Conference to honor the last day of Women’s History Month.

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The Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve the hiring of five staff members who are expected to start work by May 1.

The League of Women Voters of Hays County is moving into election season with a set of three in-person education candidates forums scheduled throughout April.

IT’S A STRETCH

A sweeping public education bill that would allow families to use taxpayer money to send their children to private schools and restrict classroom lessons on sexual orientation received initial approval Tuesday and will now go before the Senate for a full vote.

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The Republican-controlled Texas Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in university women’s sports.