Archive for May 2008

Two Austin and two New Braunfels artists get their work displayed

Texas State University’s Department of Art and Design is opening two new exhibits this week. Galleries one and two will be showcasing local talent from Austin all the way to New Braunfels. Gallery one will be opening an exhibit titled “What Goes Around” which features the work of two Austin artists, Judy Paul and Satch [...]



Thunderhill salutes soldiers

Kyle, TX – Thunderhill Raceway, which has seen their crowds increase steadily the past few weeks, had another packed evening of racing Saturday night. The Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Operation Interdependence 75 brought out media from around the state as KMAC-Sports was providing live internet coverage of the race. [...]



Texas state takes 14th and 16th at NCAA Track and Field Championships on day 2

The Texas State men’s and women’s track and field teams closed out their 2008 season with Casey Cummings placing 14th in the men’s pole vault and Ikenna Obonna registering a 16th place showing on the final day of the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships.
Cummings cleared the opening height of 16 feet, 1 ΒΌ inches on his [...]



Texas State finish 11th at NCAA Midwest Regional Track & Field on day 1

Lincoln, Neb. — Texas State senior pole-vaulter Rebekah Vickers and junior thrower Kemuel Morales were the top finishers for the Bobcats at the NCAA Midwest Regional Track and Field Championships. Vickers posted an 11th-place finish after clearing 12 feet, 6 inches on her first attempt in the women’s pole vault.
Morales also finished in 11th place [...]



Business Spotlight – The Bubble House

San Marcos is more than beautiful rivers, education, and good neighbors. It is also the businesses that make up the economy of our city.These businesses are owned and/or operated by our neighbors and often overlooked in the mainstream media.We sent out questionnaires to dozens of companies in San Marcos and the surrounding areas and will [...]



Recycling Step 1: a column by Chris Jones

It is truly a great day to be a San Marcos Citizen. I am happy to be a part of our progressive, forward thinking City Council .
As I am sure many of you know the San Marcos City Council has been talking trash for about three months, and I don’t mean singing the obvious [...]



Found Rattling Around: a column by Chris Doelle

Presidential Idol
I don’t know about you (although I’m sure I will find out) but I am totally over this whole presidential campaign. Its cliche to say that the 2008 election campaign started the day that the ‘04 election ended (or was it the day the recounts were finished?) but come on… I have [...]



Kids at Crockett get free ride

The San Marcos Police Department in conjunction with Wal-Mart and the San Marcos Independent School District rewarded students with perfect attendance by giving them a new bicycle.
The program provided five free bicycles to students today at Crockett Elementary School. The winners were selected by a random drawing.
Cynthia Lopez, Wal-Mart Assistant manager said, “We got [...]



Texas State Claims I-35 Rivalry Trophy

Series wins in baseball and softball helped lead Texas State to the first-ever I-35 Maroon vs. Orange Rivalry Series presented by IBC Bank title over UTSA as the Bobcats wrapped up the 2007-08 seasons with a 33-17 victory.
Texas State clinched the series trophy with a strong showing at the SLC Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships. [...]



Six Flags over Bowie

Bowie Elementary School recently observed their annual Six Flags Over Bowie event that celebrates the culture of six international countries. This year the featured countries were Egypt, Mexico, Kenya, Italy, Germany, and China. The global adventure began in the campus front office where the staff were dressed as airline attendants, and the room was decorated [...]