Archive for September 2008

Hospitality San Marcos formed to support referendum

[SAN MARCOS, TEXAS], [September 30, 2008] -On August 14, 2008 the City Council of San Marcos, Texas voted to place on the November 4th ballot a non-binding referendum asking the voters to express their opinion on the extension of hours for the consumption of alcohol at bars within the city limits. Hospitality San Marcos [...]



Suspect Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child

San Marcos Police have made an arrest in the sexual assault of a 12 year-old child that occurred on Sunday, September 28. On Monday, September 29, the female victim reported the incident to school officials who immediately notified a San Marcos Police School Resource Officer.
Based on information provided by the victim, police identified the [...]



Ann Richards School students to explore Aquarena Center

SAN MARCOS – Approximately 110 7th grade students along with six science teachers from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders will visit Texas State University-San Marcos Wednesday, Oct. 1 to participate in the SMART Kids program at Aquarena Center.SMART stands for “Stewards Mentoring Aquatic Resource Treasures.” The SMART Kids program is conducted by [...]



Abernathy Forensics Society places first in Hill Country Swing tourney

SAN MARCOS – The Elton Abernathy Forensics Society at Texas State University-San Marcos took top honors at the University of Texas Hill Country Swing Tournament Sept. 19-22.Texas State hosted the first two days of the event with the University of Texas taking the first place award. The tournament then moved to Austin with UT [...]



Library Booksale coming soon

Friends of the San Marcos Public Library will hold their semi-annual giant used book sale at City Park Rec Hall on Oct. 17-19. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the sale can call the library at 393-8200.
The library accepts donations of books in good condition during regular business hours. Sale hours are [...]



Grammy-winning jazz artist hosts clinic at Texas State

SAN MARCOS – Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Bob Mintzer will present a free clinic Friday, Oct. 3 at Texas State University-San Marcos.The clinic, sponsored by Texas State Jazz Studies, will run 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 216 in the Music Building on campus. The clinic is free and open to the public.
In the [...]



Hays CISD news briefs – 09/30/08

Hays CISD students excel on PSAT Nicholas Saldivar and Ashley Segovia of Hays High School, and Victor Martinez and Tawny Martinez of Lehman High School are four of 4,000 students throughout the United States named in the National Hispanic Recognition Program for outstanding performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test [...]



KACC Success in Business Seminar Series Asks, “Are Your Sales Hot?”

Kyle, TX – September 30, 2008 – The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee is asking members, “Are Your Sales Hot?” Even if they are, don’t you want them to be hotter? The next Success in Business Seminar will answer the question of how to get your sales revved up based on following [...]



Band of the Week – Kallisti Gold

Kallisti Gold has been playing in some form or another around the San Marcos area for around four years now, rocking our local venues like Gil’s Broiler, Lucy’s, and Triple Crown. Right now there are four members, though others have been known to come and go. Matt Tolman is on vocals, guitar, and drums; Anthony [...]



Police Blotter – 09/30/08

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.
•8:08 a.m. September 29. Warrant Arrest, 1001 E McCarty Ln. Johnathan Jay Carrion, 25, arrested.
•8:26 a.m. September 29. Forgery of Financial Instrument, 641 E Hopkins [...]