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This article was originally published in the San Marcos Record newspaper on Thursday, August 12, 1965 as the city of San Marcos honored then NBA Star Lucious Jackson with a proclamation and a barbecue. Jackson is one of 73 people named to the Civil Rights Trailblazers of San Marcos and Hays County, which are noted on page 6A. He moved away from San Marcos in high school because he was not allowed to play on the all-white basketball team in the 1950s. He went on to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States and had a stellar career in the NBA. Jackson passed away in 2022 at the age of 80.

While the San Marcos City Staff and Council are headed in the right direction with their “Dream Session” initiative, we need a resource to help our neighbors feel empowered to organize and know how to navigate concerns within our local government. As a former City Council Member, I know all too well what people think about how things are run and our recent 2022 San Marcos “National Community Survey” proved that there’s a lot of work to be done to build trust between our local government and its community members. For that reason I’m starting the San Marcos Civics Club.

Gov. Greg Abbott is a genius. His devious plot to school the smug liberals to the north about the migrant crisis on our Southern border is working beautifully.

Without much fanfare (okay, I did write and voice a radio commercial noting the milestone), I recently marked 25 years of my “day job” working for a farmers cooperative.

In 2024 let us protect what is uniquely San Marcos: Our beautiful crystal river, What’s left of our authentic downtown, Our historic districts, and Our established neighborhoods. In new areas of town we can experiment with new ideas, such as having a triplex on a lot next to a single family home.

The Hill Country is experiencing an alarming prevalence of oak wilt which is a devastating tree disease caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum. This disease has raised concerns among environmentalists, landowners and tree enthusiasts in Texas. Particularly prominent in Central Texas, this infectious disease has been responsible for widespread oak tree mortality. We need to address this critical issue and acquire a comprehensive understanding of oak wilt and its management strategies which have become essential in this fight against a fungus.

Dear Readers, I’m thinking about Y2K, naturally. Do you remember what you were doing when the world was partying like it was 1999? I certainly do. I know you do too. If I’m doing the time-math correctly, it’s a safe assumption that people who are still reading the actual newspaper in 2024 were definitely around when the ball dropped on Y2K.

San Marcos to celebrate the life of MLK

The city of San Marcos will host a rededication of the LBJ MLK Crossroads Memorial to honor the ten-year anniversary of its unveiling on Monday, Jan. 15. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the intersection of MLK Drive and LBJ Drive.

Stewart Thomas Mettz was found guilty on Jan. 11 of capital murder by a Hays County jury. Following the guilty verdict, Mettz was sentenced by Judge Bruce Boyer of the 22nd District Court to life in prison with no possibility of parole.

With the upcoming freezing weather, it's crucial to take proactive steps to protect your home from potential hazards. Texas Water Utilities recommends multiple preventative measures that can be taken before the cold weather arrives as well as suggestions if the pipes happen to freeze anyway.

Twelfth Night Ball kicks off local Mardi Gras celebrations