This Martian Life: The Art of the Smear

Autumn is my favorite season. Pardon me for going a little Martha Stewart here but it’s so nice. Leaves change. Warm smells begin... 

October 1, 2008 | Read the story »

This Martian Life: For the Love of Dog

I’ve had two dogs in my life that have passed on; A German Shepherd/Collie mix named Aspen and a Bassett Hound named Claire and... 

September 23, 2008 | Read the story »

Open records request for the Attendance Zone Committee

The following was sent to us here at Newstreamz, in response to a press release we ran earlier this month from the SMCISD.  You can... 

September 18, 2008 | Read the story »

The Cheap Politics of Obstruction Must Stop

Last week while our fellow citizens along the Texas gulf coast braved hurricane Ike, Hays County Judge Liz Sumter managed to make her... 

September 17, 2008 | Read the story »

“We need better roads”

“If we don’t build the roads, the growth will go elsewhere,” “Roads are too expensive,” “There... 

September 15, 2008 | Read the story »

Howdy San Martians

Howdy San Martians,My name is Daniel McCarthy. A long-time resident of the Hill Country, I moved to Dripping Springs in 1994 just after... 

September 5, 2008 | Read the story »

O’Dell accuses commissioner of running on “entitlement” platform

I had a shocking experience while collecting voter signatures in San Marcos to get Bill Wyatt’s name placed on the Hays County... 

September 2, 2008 | Read the story »

Mayoral candidate Newman

Hello and Thank You for Your Interest in Our City: My name is Dave Newman and I am running for Mayor of San Marcos, Texas in the November... 

August 30, 2008 | Read the story »

Letter to Editor: San Antonio man files formal complaint against Officer Stephens

Patrick Greene of San Antonio filed a formal complaint Tuesday against Officer Paul Stephens in reference to the incident on August... 

August 27, 2008 | Read the story »

SMCISD Starts Today

San Marcos public schools opened their doors for the 2008-09 school year this morning. As kids start boarding buses around 7 am remember... 

August 25, 2008 | Read the story »

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