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As the Super Bowl looms, many in the city are also planning ahead for the Fall 2024 football season in San Marcos. As excitement builds on the field, it becomes a powerful force in the local economy. Texas State University's home football games aren't just about touchdowns and cheers — they're about economic touchdowns for local businesses, both big and small.

Rotary Creates Hope

The San Marcos Public Library is the home of a dream come true for the local bookworm that is looking to strengthen their knowledge reserves. Lifelong Learning Director Marianne Reese is currently spearheading a community lecture series that involves six unique topics on six consecutive Fridays at the San Marcos Public Library.

Splash Coworking founder and president of the Downtown Association of San Marcos Carina Boston Pinales was selected as a Fellow in the first Economic Recovery Corps Program.

Dear Abby

Wake the Dead Coffeehouse

The San Marcos Daily Record staff gives recommendations on what to do in our community

Texas State snapped their four game losing streak as the Bobcats captured a critical road win over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 52-49.

In one of the biggest wins of the season, the Texas State Bobcats stunned the Sun Belt Conference leading App State Mountaineers 63-56 to extend their winning streak three games.

Litter is a major problem in the river. One of the biggest culprits is empty cans. Any river rat can tell you that you will likely find at least two to three of them if you spend an hour wading in only one location — move around and the number will increase exponentially. With that in mind, and after much consideration of a single- use beverage container ordinance that includes stipulations on cooler size, and public comments in support of the idea, the San Marcos City Council voted six to zero with one absent in support of the proposed ordinance on the first of two readings. The ordinance uses 'go' and 'no go' zones in certain parks to allow for the use of single-use containers in sections of the park while keeping them out of the river. In the previous meeting in which it was on the agenda on Jan. 16, council provided direction to staff as to what the specifics of the ordinance would entail.

The Swing Jazz of Eddie Durham

YSB Dam Chili Cookoff to Kickoff Feb. 17