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CAMPO takes in more than $29 million in stimulus funds for road improvements
This article is the third and final in a series exploring American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding received by Hays County since 2009.
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The 101 Ranch was the largest cattle operation in Hays County from 1902 to the early 1960's, with over 11,000 acres of cattle, horses, and sheep.
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Love doesn't have to hurt - giving back to the crisis center
HEARTeam volunteer Kristina Frederick gives back to the community by helping victims of sexual abuse and assault.
Katrina Cantu, daughter of Sandra and Baldo Cantu, is the recipient of the Daughters of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Court 2584, 2013 Scholarship in the amount of $400.
San Marcos fish hatchery coping with drought
Inside the hatching jars at the A. E. Wood state fish hatchery in San Marcos are millions of channel catfish eggs and hatchlings.
Man gets death over 1975 slaying in San Marcos
A Central Texas man has been sentenced to death for the 1975 slaying of a woman who was raped, strangled and drowned.
Sheriff's deputies honor fallen comrade from a century ago
In a display of brotherhood across the decades, Hays County Sheriff's Office deputies wore mourning bands over their badges from June 7 to June 9, in honor of Deputy John S. Davis' in-the-line-of-duty death 100 years ago.
Repeat family violence offender handed max sentence
Two charges of family violence assaults landed a San Marcos man in prison for 20 years after a Hays County jury found him guilty as a repeat offender.
Man sentenced to death for 1975 murder
Willie Roy Jenkins, 59, of California, was sentenced to death Thursday in San Marcos for a murder than dates back nearly 38 years, when 20-year-old Sheryl Norris was sexually assaulted and murdered in her apartment.
San Marcos council seeks information on proposed development
When plans were finalized to extend Craddock Avenue to the Wonder World extension, developers sought and received a zoning change for this land.
Jury considers death penalty in 1975 murder case
A Hays County jury has started deliberations to decide if Willie Roy Jenkins will receive the death penalty in the 1975 murder of Sheryl Ann Norris in San Marcos.
Q&A with Pelon Fantastico, non-traditional chef
Non-traditional chef Pelon Fantastico plans to introduce San Marcos to a different kind of organic food-insects.
Texas State needs to bring back safe-ride program
In light of recent drunk driving-related accidents in San Marcos, Texas State officials should make the decision to bring back the Students With Alternative Transportation program.
New housing projects a result of master plan
New apartment complexes are constantly being built around San Marcos, and Texas State's growth and demand for student housing are able to fill hundreds of additional bedrooms each year.
City enters water maintenance agreement
The City of San Marcos will soon be able to save money on a variety of services as a result of entering into a water supply agreement with a San Antonio company last month.
Alumna earns degree while raising daughter with rare disorder
Danielle Shollar, Texas State alumna, took her daughter Kaylee to therapy sessions several times a week while attending college.
Piano festival, NPR broadcast hosted at Texas State
Musicians from around the world gathered in San Marcos June 1-9 to both perform and learn about their art as part of the Texas State International Piano Festival.
Alumnus rescues dog, opens 'Sinners and Saints' pub
While pet sitting a black labrador named Bella, Philip Nadeau, Sinners and Saints Bistro and Pub owner and Texas State alumnus, encountered a problem.
Hays County schools receive $42M from federal stimulus
This week, the Hays Free Press brings you the second in a series on the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Hays County.
'he Was in My Heart the Whole Time'
Ian Rolls, 35, in green, pushes off from the starting line of the Texas Water Safari at Spring Lake in San Marcos on Saturday morning.