Newstreamz Video Update - 07/05/08
Welcome to the latest episode of Newstreamz Video Update.
Narvaiz campaign announces plans for a third term
Mayor Susan Narvaiz announced today that she will seek a third term in November. Elected mayor in 2004, Narvaiz ran unopposed two years ago and credits reform, engagement and progress for San Marcos as mainstays of her campaign. “This is a great time for San Marcos. We are making great progress and […]
Happy Fourth of July from the entire staff of Newstreamz San Marcos.
Striving to be better each day is one of our major driving forces at Newstreamz. As you have noticed, we are putting more and more audio content into our stories. Whether it is interviews with each of the school board candidates, chats with City Council members, or hearing from the citizens and business leaders in […]
Gregson and Miers Meet With Kiwanis
Thursday, the Kiwanis of San Marcos held their weekly meeting. The group led by President Pam Cook hosted speakers Scott Gregson and Helen Miers. They spoke about a grass rotes effort to raise $25,000 for a grand piano for San Marcos High School and other issues within the city.
Gregson and Miers have raised $7,000 […]
Hearings scheduled on Parks Master Plan
Hearings Scheduled on Parks Master PlanThe City of San Marcos Parks & Recreation Department plans a series of public hearings in July, August and September to take public comment on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
“We invite both written and verbal testimony from San Marcos residents at these hearings,” said William Ford, Assistant […]
WIC office in Seguin moving
On Tuesday, December 4th, the Seguin WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program) office will begin operating at its new site, located...
December City Hall Calendar
(Meetings listed below are subject to change. Please check with the City Clerk’s office for official postings) Saturday, December...
Texas State grad student Marc Speir wins Austin film contest
From Texas State University Marc Speir, Texas State University-San Marcos mass communication graduate student, was one of six winners...
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLOG: Deck the halls with holiday sales
By PHYLLIS HUNT The economy seems to be picking up and most forecasters expect this to be a jollier holiday for retailers. Even with...
Council gives initial ok to modest tax break for elderly homeowners
With an exemption increase given preliminary approval, San Marcos’ senior citizens will get some property tax relief. By BRAD...
City asks to use Cape Road bridge funds for McCarty
The city may use money planned for replacing one of the worst bridges in the state for another project. It’s probably not as...
Police find stolen diamonds
Suspects who officials say grabbed rings and ran from two San Marcos stores located later by investigators who expect arrests soon. From...
GUEST COLUMN: Parks mean ‘green’ in more than one way
BY JOHN THOMAIDES As a proponent of parks, green space and bike/pedestrian facilities I was surprised and pleased to hear a leading...
Prather statement recount
Uncanvassed results after this morning’s manual recount. Bose — 1,306 Prather — 1,303 Statement from Jude Prather I...
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