Archive for July 2008

RSVP meets with Kiwanis

The Kiwanis of San Marcos held their weekly meeting at Grin’s Restaurant at noon on Thursday. The group led by President Pam Cook hosted speakers Stephen Doerr and Ted Wolber from the RSVP Of South Central Texas; they were introduced by Del Brown. The group is sponsored through Texas Lutheran University. They spoke about [...]



Welcome back Bobcats kits for businesses available Aug. 1

San Marcos area businesses can receive free “Welcome Back Bobcats!” kits through a partnership among both area chambers and Texas State University.
The kits are free for local businesses and contain valuable information about marketing to Texas State students.
“Texas State University enhances the quality of life in San Marcos in many ways. The campus contributes to [...]



Police Blotter – 07/31/08

Newstreamz.com will print updates of dropped charges or not guilty verdicts upon request. Send requests with appropriate documentation and working daytime phone number to cops@newstreamz.com or by fax to (512) 392-5132.
•11:41 a.m. July 30. Criminal Mischief >$500 <$1500, 109 West Ave. Reported.
•12:49 p.m. July 30. Burglary, 1015 Hwy 80. Arrest.
•1:28 p.m. July 30. Telephone Harassment, [...]



Filing begins for City Council

The filing period for candidates running for the San Marcos City Council in the November 4 general election began on July 27 and will continue through August 26, 2008.
San Marcos voters will choose a mayor and at-large members for Place 3 and Place 4 on the City Council at the November 4 election. The term [...]



SMCISD seeking name nominations for new Elementary School

The 19th century English minister Charles H. Spurgeon admonished all people to “carve your name on hearts, not on marble,” for in his opinion, “a good character is the best tombstone.”
While few may differ with Spurgeon’s philosophy, San Marcos CISD wants to take the issue one step further. The district wants to name a [...]



SMCISD classes start Monday, August 25: preparation underway for back-to-school

The 2008-2009 school year will begin in the San Marcos CISD on Monday, August 25. The following information can help parents prepare their children for a successful school year: Back-to-School campus events:
o August 11 – San Marcos High School [...]



Caldwell County family violence task force award nominations

Lockhart, TX – The Caldwell County Family Violence Task Force is a coalition of community organizations and individuals dedicated to educating the public about family violence. Our membership consists of victim services, law enforcement, prosecutors, juvenile and adult probation, legal services, the medical community, youth services and concerned citizens.
For the past 6 years, the [...]



Texas State Signee Plays In 74th Texas Football All-Star Game

The Bobcats have to be so excited with the play of their incoming speedy wide receiver Darius Bolden from Cypress Falls in the Houston suburbs. The 6-0, 175 pound player and soon to be Bobcat was a stud for the Golden Eagles in high school as he had 10 catches for 100 yards, 2 [...]



CSI – Small Town Investigation Presentation

The Rotary Club of San Marcos speaker Wednesday was Peter Gruning, a local attorney with Duvall Gruning & Dietz, PLLC, from San Marcos. The meeting was led by Tom Brooks of Priority Personnel at the Price Senior Center in absence of David Bandy.
The speaker Peter Gruning was introduced to the group by Hay Gillham. He [...]



Police Blotter – 07/30/2008

Newstreamz.com will print updates of dropped charges or not guilty verdicts upon request. Send requests with appropriate documentation and working daytime phone number to cops@newstreamz.com or by fax to (512) 392-5132.
•9:14 a.m. July 29. Criminal Mischief < $20,000, 410 W Hutchison St. Reported.
•11:01 a.m. July 29. Warrant Service, 1250 Sadler Dr. Steven Michaol Soriano, 22, [...]