Council looks at loan for entertainment venue
The San Marcos City Council will consider $5 million in interest free loans to help a developer convert the largely abandoned Springtown Center into an entertainment district. Economic Development San Marcos (EDSM) Executive Director Amy Madison (above) would not reveal the board’s recommendation to council.

SMCISD offices to close for one week
San Marcos CISD (SMCISD) offices will close from July 6-10, for its annual “Summer Shut Down” week.
Caminos camp preps students for high school
San Marcos CISD (SMCISD) middle school students recently attended the Caminos camp at Texas State. While at the camp, they received high school credit, lived in dorms and went on weekend field trips.
San Marcos installs emergency generators
The San Marcos Public Services/Water and Wastewater Utility recently finished installing seven diesel-powered 250-700 watt generators that will backup electrically powered pump stations.

Editorial: City should not subsidize Springtown entertainment proposal
In this Newstreamz editorial, we oppose a proposal that the San Marcos City Council lend a developer $5 million to set up an “entertainment center” at the largely vacated Springtown Center.
Guest column: Outrage at PEC
State Representative Patrick Rose and State Senator Troy Fraser say they are outraged that Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) reached a settlement with its former law firm last week.
Gonzalez fires back at Sumter over CAMPO
Kyle Mayor Mike Gonzalez takes aim at Hays County Judge Liz Sumter’s recent statements regarding CAMPO funding secured for the county.

Business Spotlight: Physical Therapy and Rehab Concepts (PTRC)
Physical Therapy and Rehab Concepts, which opened in 1987, offers a range of equipment and treatment options.
Womak to perform at CTMC gala
Country music star Lee Ann Womak will perform at Central Texas Medical Center’s (CTMC) annual Stars of Texas Gala, held on October 11.
Mensor milestone honored by city
Mensor Corporation, a manufacturer of precision measuring and calibration instruments, recently celebrated its 40th birthday with a proclamation from The City of San Marcos.

Sibley wins Baseball America honor
Texas State outfielder Tyler Sibley was named to Baseball America’s All-Freshman second team.
Rattlers hope for rebound in 2009 schedule
Missing the playoffs last year after nine straight trips to the post-season, the San Marcos High School football team faces another tough schedule in 2009.
Lobos seek first district win against 2009 schedule
With seven of their ten games this year at Bob Shelton Stadium, the Lehman Lobos will seek their first-ever district football win in 2009. The Lobos are 0-19 lifetime in district games.

Newstreamz Video Extra - What’s Happening Hap? - 7/2/2009
In this Newstreamz Video Extra, Hap Mansfield and Bill Peterson discuss what’s going on this Fourth of July weekend.
City issues Summerfest proclamation
San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz recently proclaimed July 4 as San Marcos Summerfest Day, in honor of the annual Independence Day celebration on the San Marcos River.
Whatever else, Michael could sing and dance
Michael Jackson’s death isn’t exactly a local story - except people talk about him wherever you go in town.
