Matthew Hamill News Reporter The City of San Marcos is growing rapidly. For the second year in a row it has been the fastest growing community in the country according to the United States Census Bureau. Jon Foreman, City Planning Manager, sat down to discuss the effects of the cities growth as well as how the city's planning and zoning commission is reacting to it. "Its our job to make […]
San Marcos chief of police Howard Williams is retiring after 11 years on the job. San Marcos Police Chief Howard Williams is retiring on August 1 after holding the position of Police Chief for eleven years. Prior to coming to San Marcos, he worked in the Austin Police Department for twenty-six years. Williams describes how it all happened. "On Monday morning I walked into the City Manager and the assistant […]
The Hays County Commissioners held a special meeting with public officials from neighboring counties last Monday, regarding regional water policy. The Hays County Commissioners are working to find a way to ensure that there will be water in the future for the ever-growing population of the Central Texas area. County Judge Bert Cobb says that this was the hardest endeavor he has ever engaged in. The county is currently contracted […]
The Texas Department of Transportation held two open meetings last weeks to discuss improvements towards the Interstate 35 Hays County corridor. TxDot held two open house meetings at the Hays High School Cafeteria and the San Marcos Activity Center this past Tuesday and Thursday. The purpose for these meetings was to gather the community’s input on possible solutions to improve mobility and safety, as well as transit reliability and emergency […]
With San Marcos and Hays County being the fastest growing area in the country, there is a greater demand for beds in the Hays County Jail. Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler says the current jail population of about 300 inmates is manageable, but a recent study revealed that the jail could exceed capacity soon. By the year 2020, Hays County could need as many as 600 beds, and a decade […]
San Marcos residents satisfied their craving for the traditional American food as San Marcos Main Street Program hosted a party to celebrate - corn dogs. Locals from all over town came by the lawn of the old Hays County Courthouse in the heart of the Square on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the National Corn Dog Day. This event is the 11th annual celebration, hosted by San Marcos Main Street Program. […]
Writer: Daniel Fickman On-Air Talent: Daniel Fickman and Rick Jennings Other Side Drive Producer: Shannon Williams Editor: Adam M. Cook On Tuesday, February 25th, Daniel and Rick spoke to Lisa Spencer, chairman of the board at the Scheib Center. As their website states, “The Scheib Center provides mental health and mental disability services to residents in San Marcos and Hays County mainly to those without insurance and those on Medicaid. […]
The San Marcos Fire Department held their annual award ceremony on Saturday, February 22. The ceremony announced promotions, awards, recognized retirees, and honored the firefighters who help this city.Fire Chief Les Stephens is in charge of leading the Fire Departments award ceremony and has the privilege of awarding those who serve in the San Marcos Fire Department.The top awards for the event include: Iron Man of the Year, Firefighter of […]
Did students know that there were Primary Elections this month? Primary elections took place for the upcoming november midterm elections. I asked students if they knew about the primary elections last night? "No, no,no,no,no,no" Of the 50 Students I asked, only a handful of them knew that there were elections Tuesday, March 4 and only one person I talked to voted. Students explained why they did not vote. "Don't have time, […]
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