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Hi there, San Marcos! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Texas State's new parking rules are frustrating San Marcos faculty
  • How a new merger could reshape animal care around San Marcos.
  • Got a voter letter with a QR code? Read this first.

Also on today's calendar: Southbound Thursdays Live Stand Up Comedy Night! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Faculty senate voices parking concerns (universitystar.com) — Faculty at Texas State's San Marcos campus are raising alarms about a new parking permit system that reserves residential lots for students around the clock, limiting options for employees. University leaders say 40,000 people compete for about 12,800 spaces, and a new working group is exploring $100 million in long-term parking and transit investments to rebalance access for students, faculty, and staff.
   

2. PAWS merger aims to expand animal care in Hays County, reopen Kyle shelter (haysfreepress.com) — Animal lovers in and around San Marcos could soon see expanded services as PAWS Shelter of Central Texas merges with Austin Pets Alive! to reopen its Kyle campus and boost care in Dripping Springs. The partnership includes plans for a new San Marcos thrift store to fund operations and continued intake of some animals from the city shelter and local owners.
   

3. Hays County Elections warns residents about fake voter registration letter (kxan.com) — Hays County election officials in San Marcos are warning residents about a fake voter registration letter that includes a QR code leading to a website asking for personal information. Locals are urged not to scan the code or share data, and instead contact the Elections Office on Stagecoach Trail with any questions ahead of the November election.
   

4. Hill Country braces for potentially life-threatening flooding this week (click2houston.com) — San Marcos is under a flood watch through at least Friday night as days of heavy rain threaten dangerous flooding across Central Texas. Local residents who remember the 2015 Memorial Day floods are watching the rivers closely, even as drainage improvements offer some reassurance. State officials have deployed rescue crews, equipment, and National Guard resources and urge everyone never to drive through flooded roads.
   

5. Gonzaga unveils full 2026-27 schedule, will open Pac-12 season with rivalry matchup at WSU (theolympian.com) — Gonzaga's new Pac-12 men's basketball schedule includes a road game against Texas State in San Marcos on Feb. 25, bringing a high-profile matchup to local fans. The Bulldogs will face Texas State twice that season, once at home and once here, as part of a busy slate that also features national powers and conference rivals.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • I have an addiction to collecting glass jars.
    Please someone tell me they need some. I'm physically incapable of throwing them away. Will deliver to you! (Nextdoor Hills of Hays)
  • My septic inspection contract is expiring soon.
    They want to renew for $300 a year and I don't know if that is a reasonable price or not. Does anybody have any recommendations for a company who… (Nextdoor Oakwood Loop)
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Ok San Marcos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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