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Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing Jan. 15, 2024 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to commemorate his 96th birthday and the tenth reunion of the Crossroads Memorial in San Marcos. The Dunbar Heritage Association President Alex Banbury invited the public to attend the events occurring from Jan. 13 to 15. at various locations throughout San Marcos.

The November Constitutional Amendment election led to changes in property taxes that had delayed tax statements for the year, according to the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector Jenifer O’Kane. The property tax statements are now available to view online at tax. co.hays.tx.us and will become delinquent on Feb. 1, if not paid.

Court confirms Precinct-1 Deputy Constable, Reserve Deputy Constable

Texas music mainstays Randy Rogers Band donated back into the community gifting $150,000 to New Braunfels nonprofit organization Connections Individual and Family Services. The organization is dedicated to empowering youth, connecting families, and building futures one youth and one family at a time. While Rogers is known of his musical success, he is also a graduate of Texas State University and owns Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos.

When Texas college students return to their campuses after the winter break, they’ll discover the lights are still off in their campuses’ diversity offices.

The city of Kyle invites the community to get updates, ask questions and learn more about the Kyle Parkway/Lehman Extension, Bunton Creek Road, and Windy Hill Road Bond Projects at a Neighborhood Update event on Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Kyle Public Works Building, 520 RM 150.

The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened to sue to stop a new Texas law that allows state police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border — unless Gov. Greg Abbott backs off of enforcing the law.

The Chili Dog Stand, a San Marcos restaurant staple for the past 71 years, announced that it is closing its doors on Saturday Dec. 30.

Fireworks: the rules and where to see them

A multiple-vehicle crash on Highway 123 claimed the lives of two people on Thursday.

This is part two of a two part story from the Texas Tribune on Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to pass school vouchers this year.

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