Travis Elementary benefits from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program
As part of the September Take Charge of Education donation, Target recently awarded Travis Elementary School with a check. This payout is a direct result of parents, teachers and school supporters who participated in the program, which has earned Travis Elementary $3,958.43 since 1997. Through Take Charge of Education, families, […]
Voter Registration Deadline is Imminent
A historical election is approaching and candidates of all offices are soliciting your support; and in Texas you must be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to Election Day. The registration deadline is Monday, October 6. Those wanting to participate in the November 4 general election must turn in their completed forms at […]
David Newman - Mayoral Candidate Interviews Pt. I
This is the first in a series of articles covering the three candidates for mayor. They will be published in the order the candidates made themselves available for interviews. Included in each will be the actual audio from the interview.
San Marcos mayoral candidate David Newman is running against two-term mayor Susan Narvaiz because he […]
Sustainable San Marcos - more recycling
Welcome to Bulletin #7 from Sustainable San Marcos.
MORE RECYCLING: Monday evening’s City Council meeting is the 1st reading for Single Stream Recycling. Here is what the Mayor and City Council will be voting on Monday, October 6:
Agenda item #23: Consider an ordinance increasing the rate for once per week collection of residential solid waste and […]
Newstreamz Video Extra - Texas State Band Halftime Performance
The Texas State Marching Band performed their halftime performance “Firedance” at the Texas Southern game on Saturday. Here is the complete performance.
Bobcats Win In Offensive Shootout
Texas State played in the first live broadcast of a football game on the new Southland Conference Television network and turned in an impressive offensive showing. The Bobcats (3-2) beat Texas Southern (3-3) by a score of 63-39 in front of 11,561 delighted fans at Bobcat Stadium Saturday evening.
Texas State opened the game with Karrington […]
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...
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...
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...
This Martian Life
I first came to San Marcos in 1999 as a transfer student to SWT. That’s back when a student could get a really good debauch on....
Flags placed by Kiwanis of San Marcos
As most people in San Marcos were snuggled in their beds early this morning, the Kiwanis of San Marcos were hard at work before 7 a.m....
Are you taking advantage of all you have around you?
I try to get out into the the green spaces of the world as much as possible, but if I am unable during the week, there is always Saturday...
Recycling Step 1: a column by Chris Jones
It is truly a great day to be a San Marcos Citizen. I am happy to be a part of our progressive, forward thinking City Council . As...
Found Rattling Around: a column by Chris Doelle
Presidential Idol I don’t know about you (although I’m sure I will find out) but I am totally over this whole presidential...
The purpose of Newstreamz
San Marcos is a remarkable place with a remarkable future. I’ve known that for years. It was one of the reasons I chose to...
Why shop locally
THE POWER OF CHOICE Every time you make a purchase, you’re exercising power of choice. There are lots of places where you can...
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