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Scouring Senate Bill 1 for private school vouchers I didn’t find: requirements for private schools to report student performance or school financial accountability; acknowledgment that voucher money could otherwise be used for public schools; recognition that the $8000 voucher allowance isn’t adequate (The average price in Texas for private schools is $10,666); provisions for transportation or meals, even though priority would be given to low-income students (up to 500% of poverty); realization that the program administration would require a huge bureaucracy; appreciation for America’s seminal value of the separation of church and state.

“Are ya haaawngry?”

The San Marcos Academy Bears and San Marcos Hill Country Christian Rams learned about their new district opponents in the 2024-2026 TAPPS Realignment released last Tuesday.

Despite two early turnovers that kept the game within reach for most of the first half, San Marcos fell 45-6 to Cibolo Steele in a tough match-up against one of Texas 6A Football’s best teams.

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KZSM—Kissing Alley Returns for Rocktober Our Kissing Alley Concert Series returns for fall this Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. with three hard-rocking bands.

McCoy’s Building Supply recently announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Joanne Corum has been awarded the 2023 ORBIE for organizations with over $1.5 billion in annual revenue.

The city of San Marcos will host two events for families to enjoy during the Halloween season. Both events will be free and open to the public.

Communities In Schools of Central Texas celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Central Office and Training Center, in Southeast Austin on Tuesday, Sept. 19, according to a press release.

Following an extensive national search, Texas State University has named Matthew Hall its Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.

Halloween is just around the corner and the city of Kyle has announce a lineup of spooktacular events.

Domestic Violence is a serious issue that plagues our community as well as other communities across the globe, and the Hays Caldwell Women’s Center has made it their mission to protect families since 1978.