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    Though school already is back in session, the Labor Day weekend is the traditional end of summer. This year’s version includes the usual high school football games, live musical performances and festivals. And, of course, there’s more to come on Monday.





090410smagridaSan Marcos Academy pitched a shutout to win at home Friday night against Brooks Academy. Meanwhile, Wimberley won its battle with Dripping Springs, Lehman notched a solid win on the road and Hays fell at home to an Anderson rally.


090410jepsonaGary L. Jepson, who directed growth and improvement for nine years as president of Central Texas Medical Center, announced Friday that he is stepping down from the job. Jepson said he wanted to spend more time with family and leave CTMC on a high note.


090310schoolboardbThe San Marcos CISD trustees set a property tax rate of $1.35 per $100 of taxable value this week. However, school officials worry about future budgets unless they receive help from the state legislature.


smtxtvbannerzTune in every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. for Point/ Counterpoint San Marcos over SMTX.tv. This week, San Marcos Local Publisher Scott Gregson and Executive Editor Bill Peterson will turn over the local situation. Each show is archived at SMTX.tv.

badgeNew Braunfels police pulled over a vehicle with a dead body in it Wednesday night, and detectives believe the murder occurred in Hays County. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is working the case, and two suspects have been detained.


HamiltonSaskia Hamilton, a writer and authority on poet Robert Lowell, will give readings later this month at the Alkek Library on the Texas State campus and at the Katherine Anne Porter House in Kyle.



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San Marcos Local News editorial about a tax incentive proposal for the Paso Robles development.

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