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After watching the finish of road races for many years and the different runners cross the finish line there is one noticeable thing that seems to stand out.

Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents New Works Festival Oct. 20 - 22 in Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. The New Works Festival features three play-readings: “70.3” by Sam Mueller, “The Last Mixtape” by Raul Garza, and “Marry Me, Bruno Mars” by Megan Tabaque. Each reading will be featured each night of the festival in the above order.

The Wimberley Players and 7A Ranch have teamed up to bring Haunted Pioneer Town and Train Ride of Terror to the Texas Hill Country on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

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Dunbar Heritage Association plans for 23-24 events

For the fourth consecutive year, the San Marcos Art League (SMAL) is pleased to be bringing Art Scared back to the downtown Square on Saturday, Oct. 21. The temporary Halloween public art installation is open to area children, elementary through high school age. Participants are invited to paint a section of a designated window with a fall or Halloween-themed image. Painted windows will remain on display for the public to enjoy through early November.

Arbor Day encourages us to remember the importance of trees

Come celebrate the Day of the Dead with the 10th Annual Día de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run on Oct. 28 at Hernandez Elementary School, 333 Stagecoach Trail.

Bruce and Kelly Smith have made gifts totaling $1 million to Texas State University, the majority of which will support student scholarships in the McCoy College of Business.

For the 17th year, the Hays County Food Bank will provide holiday meal boxes filled with foods needed to make a festive and nutritious home-cooked Thanksgiving meal.

SMCISD Doris Miller Middle School held their Fall Concert on Wednesday. The jazz band offered 'Absolutely Positively,' by Gregory Yasinitsky. The symphonic band played 'Court Festival' by Bruce Pearson, with electric pencil sharpeners for Douglas E. Wagner's 'Revenge of the Electric Pencil Sharpeners.' The wind ensemble closed the evening with two pieces, including 'Night Flight of the Gargoyles.' Photos by SMCISD

A Texas State University student and Buda native and his brother are currently featured on the 35th season of CBS’ The Amazing Race, competing for a chance to win $1 million.