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City recognizes disaster efforts

San Marcos officials recently recognized Harvey Miller and the earthquake relief efforts that have been undertaken by some San Marcos residents.



‘Celebrity’ car wash to benefit Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center

City officials and local celebrities are really going to clean up San Marcos Saturday, one car at a time at Conley Car Wash & Express Lube. It’s all to benefit the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center. Tipping is encouraged.



City offers rebates to residents for energy efficiency

The City of San Marcos has two new energy efficiency rebate programs offered by the Public Services Department.



Empty Bowl project gets ’souper’ results

The Hays County Food Bank benefited from soupy sales as the Kyle/Buda Women Democrats sponsored the Empty Bowl project that took place at Helen’s Casa Alde Restaurant in Buda. (Five points to you if you got the soup joke.)



ACC Mobile Go Center slated at library

The ACC Mobile Go Center will be at the San Marcos Public Library to assist questions about college and to help future students with the often intimidating application process.



Pets of the week at the San Marcos shelter

The San Marcos animal shelter has charming animal companions just waiting for good homes. Some of the animals are supported by the Guardian Angel Program.



Library holds home buying workshop

The San Marcos Public Library is sponsoring a workshop on home buying, featuring experts to help attendees navigate the confusing process.



West Point nominee honored

San Marcos High School student Aidan Dietz was recently honored for his nomination to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Dietz, a senior at SMHS, was nominated by U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett.



Secrest honored by city

City of San Marcos Public Services Coordinator Jo Secrest was recognized by the city for her recent honors from the San Marcos River Foundation. The river foundation honored Secrest for coordinating hazardous waste collection in the city.



CASA and Moe team up for fundraising run

The ARA Moe’s Better Half Marathon and the CASA 5k and 1k fun runs will include running levels for all participants. The two race events, scheduled for Sunday, have teamed together to create one fundraising run, to say nothing of fun for runners.