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The following is a statement issued by the San Marcos Police Department following the life sentence served to Stewart Mettz, who was convicted this week of murder after killing SMPD Officer Kenneth Copeland in 2017.

The Greater San Marcos Partnership has announced its keynote speaker for the annual Economic Outlook – 2024 Keith Phillips will be the keynote speaker alongside a distinguished panel of experts from JE DUNN, La Tierra and Partners Real Estate, who will share their valuable knowledge on the region's development and discuss what the new year has in store for the Texas Innovation Corridor.

Officers practice crisis negotiation skills during annual competition

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested Steven Rodriguez, 21, of Kyle, in relation to the death of a man in Kyle earlier this week. The name of the deceased has not been released.

Two years ago, Adriana Lopez Casiano was completing her 10th year as a social studies teacher and looking for a new professional challenge. When the position for an academic instructional coach became available, she applied. “I had just finished my master’s degree in administration, but I wasn’t interested in becoming a principal. The instructional coaching position interested me because I could have a greater impact on more people,” Casinao said.

Editor's Note: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy doesn't represent those living in the San Marcos city limits or areas east of I-35; however, his district includes most of the area in Hays County beyond the San Marcos city limits.

I had lunch with some friends this week. We had BBQ ribs, which is not necessarily considered a diet food. One of my resolutions for the New Year was to lose some weight. I had to consider that the ribs were protein that is needed to build muscle. While this is not true that eating meat will build muscle unless the weight lifting that must be included as part of the diet. Unless the person works out very hard and long with resistance training a meat diet without vigorous exercise will more than likely end up as a layer of fat on the body somewhere. The talk between the friends mentioned how as we have made our way to an older age it seems we are a few pounds heavier than we were decades ago. The stories we shared of the different ‘sure fire’ foods and practices for exercise have changed.

It was rough night for both the Texas State Men’s and Women’s teams last Thursday as the Bobcats drop both games against Sun Belt rival Arkansas State.

Soup is a staple anytime the weather is chilly or when a person feels like they are coming down with a cold. The warm, therapeutic effects of a delicious bowl of soup are hard to dismiss, and may sometimes work as well as the best medicines available.

If you like to plan ahead, you might put the 22nd annual FeatherFest birding festival on your 2024 calendar. This year’s festival is set for April 18 - 21 on Galveston Island, one of my very favorite places. FeatherFest will offer sightings of over 200 species of birds during the height of spring migration. Birding and photo field trips will be led by Kevin Karlson, Greg Miller, Louise Zemaitis and a host of local experts. You can check out Galvestonfeatherfest.com for more information.

Seguin Chamber of Commerce January 2024 Luncheon

The San Marcos Rattlers hit the mat Thursday night at the Snake Pit in the first home match of the 2024 season.