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The Hays County 4-H delegation showcased outstanding talents and achievements at the recent District 10 4-H Fall Roundup, securing multiple top placements across various educational presentations, public speaking, food shows, and the food challenge categories.

The fourth special legislative session ended Tuesday when the House adjourned without taking action on some key bills the Senate had passed, leaving senators with little choice but to adjourn as well.

DEAR ABBY: I recently found out that my 20-year high school reunion took place and I wasn’t invited. I’m still occasionally in touch with several friends from high school and easy to find on social media. I did attend my 10-year reunion, although I may not have received an invite myself because I went as part of a group.

Klaus Pontoppidan, Ph.D., a researcher with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., will deliver a presentation on the James Webb Space Telescope today in Ingram Hall Room 3101 on the Texas State University campus.

Bringing the message that the sky is the limit for the San Marcos Regional Airport, Cassidy Berenato, vice president of Texas Aviation Partners, will be the guest speaker at the San Marcos Lions Club’s meeting Friday, Dec. 8.

SHOES THAT SHINE

The US economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past several years. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, historic inflation, supply chain snarls that have taken years to untangle, and conflicts around the globe, we’ve seen ongoing expansion. In fact, jobs have been added at a significant pace, and employment is now about 4.5 million higher than it was before the pandemic.

San Marcos rolled to another victory as the Lady Rattlers defeated the San Antonio Veterans Memorial Lady Patriots 70-23.

My worries about the soul of college football began when both Texas and Oklahoma announced their move to the SEC.

Dear Abby

Smartphones are ubiquitous, and not just among adults. Many kids have them now, even at elementary school ages–and they’re not just on TikTok at home, they’re distracted during school hours, too.

It was never as high-profile as “Rudolph” or “Frosty,” but it’s worth noting that the animated special “The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas” turns 50 on December 17.