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.
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.
Fireworks violators face hefty fines
San Marcos residents who use private fireworks on the holiday weekend will face fines up to $2,000 fine. San Marcos prohibits fireworks within and up to a mile from the city limits.
Triple digit heat predicted to stay through holiday weekend
The National Weather Service is predicting highs around 102 degrees, but it could feel as hot as 108, during the Independence Day weekend.
County to double Buda patrol unit
A rash of car burglaries in the Buda area has led the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to double its Buda patrol. Captain Bo Kidd (above) said the deputies are “desperately needed.”
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.
Old Bastrop Highway to close for three months
Old Bastrop Highway (CR 266) will close for three months starting July 6, from the San Marcos River to Staples Road. The Hays County Road Department will reconstruct the road.
Sam’s Club presents $6,000 to Relay for Life
Posted on January 12, 2009 at 4:08 pm • Print • Share
Sam’s Club employees present a $6,000 check to 2008 Relay for Life Chair Keri Eben, 2009 Relay for Life Chair Janice Hopper and American Cancer Society Community Manager Avi Rostorfer. (photo by Christina Zambrano)
By CHRISTINA ZAMBRANO
News Reporter
The Sam’s Club in San Marcos presented a $6,000 check to the American Cancer Society (ACS) last Friday. Sam’s Club employees raised the funds by participating in the ACS’s main fundraiser, the Relay for Life run.
Almost 100 employees either took part in fundraising before the event or participated in the run, which took place in October. The ACS uses the money for cancer research, cancer education and public services. The money operates locally through free patient services that wouldn’t otherwise be available.
Relay for Life takes place the third weekend of every October at San Marcos High School from 7 p.m-7 a.m. The overnight event is filled with games, contests and continuous walking around the track in honor of those who have battled cancer or known someone with the disease.
Organizers are looking for persons to serve as a volunteer or committee chair for the 2009 Relay for Life. Those interested may contact Janice Hopper, the 2009 Relay for Life chairperson, at (512) 469-3411 or Avi Rostorfer, the ACS Community Manager, at avi.rostorfer@cancer.org.
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This is a great article but I need to correct a couple of things. I am Janice Hooper, 2009 Chairperson for the Relay for Life and my contact information is:
(469)774-3411 or
jchooper@flash.net
I welcome any interest and, especially, any volunteers.
Thank you, Christina, for the publicity.
Janice Hooper