Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the two-term representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker. Phelan’s opponents, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, claim he has given too much power to Democrats by naming some to lead legislative committees. “This vote highlights the growing momentum for change within the Texas House, as members rally behind a shared vision of a decentralized leadership model that empowers all members,” Cook said in a statement. Phelan is seeking his third term as...

Texas State volleyball opened conference play with a two-game sweep of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, winning the first match 3-2 [16-25, 2125, 25-18, 25-14, 15-11] and the second match 3-0 [27-25, 25-20, 2522]. The Bobcats improved their overall record to 8-5 and their conference record to 2-0. Texas State will be back at home for the first time since August as the Bobcats take on the Troy Trojans in a weekend double-header. Tip-off for Friday’s game is set for 6 p.m. while tipoff for Saturday’s game is set for 2 p.m. RATTLERS FALL TO CIBOLO STEELE IN FIVE SETS Rattler volleyball fell to the...

San Marcos Academy defeated the Austin Veritas Defenders 44-14 in a homecoming victory for the Bears. Academy improves their record to 2-3 overall. Sophomore running back Caleb Armstrong ran for 58 yards on nine carries, leading the team in rushing. Juniors Daniel Yates and Major Howard both rushed for 46 yards a piece with Howard scoring a rushing touchdown. Howard also passed for 97 yards and one touchdown. Yates caught one pass for 30 yards and a touchdown and returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Senior Cash Miller passed for 45 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 31 yards and one touchdown. Academy will be on the road this Friday in a showdown with former district rival San Antonio Castle Hills. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in San Antonio. RAMS FALL TO LEAKEY Hill Country Christian fell to the Leakey Eagles 46-0 in a non-district showdown. The Rams fall to 2-3 overall. Hill Country Christian will look to get back on track in a showdown with Bulverde Gloria Deo Academy Lions. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. cmcwilliams@sanmarcosrecord.com Twitter: @ColtonBMc

, It is a short turnaround for the Texas State Bobcats who will make the trip to Troy, Alabama in a Thursday night showdown with the Troy Trojans. Head Coach G.J. Kinne addressed the Sam Houston loss before talking about how the team is ready and focused on the Trojans. “Obviously it’s been a couple of days, but we are off to Troy,” Kinne said. “Addressing the Sam Houston [game], it was a disappointing loss, and one that can’t happen. We have a really good group of guys in that locker room that came together, and we are moving on to Troy.” Seeing...

The San Marcos City Council meeting is postponed until Wednesday so that residents may enjoy National Night Out, according to the city of San Marcos. The meeting preview will be published in tomorrow’s paper. National Night Out is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch/Neighborhood Watch and other anti-crime efforts. Both Hays County Sheriff's Office and San Marcos Police Department are among the agencies participating. This is an opportunity to demonstrate neighborhood unity, raise awareness about crime prevention and strengthen law enforcement-community partnerships. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight, residents are encouraged to...

The Texans snapped a two-game losing streak as Wimberley defeated the rival Navarro Panthers 47-21 in the district opener for both teams. Wimberley improves to 13-9 all time against Navarro. “I am pleased with how we performed,” Head Coach Doug Warren said. “It is always a tough place to play over there against a good football team. We jumped out on them, got off to a really good start and put it away really early. But I’m pleased with the win, and it’s always good to get the first district win underneath your belt. The goal is to win a district championship,...

, The long drive back from Houston gave me time to think about what I just witnessed at NRG Stadium where Texas State lost to Sam Houston 40-39. The Bobcats led 22-0 at the end of the first quarter then led 39-21 only to see the lead evaporate in front of their eyes as Sam Houston made a six minute drive to kick the game winning field goal with just seconds left in the game. To pour salt in the wound, the Bearkats found a ‘Take Back Texas’ hat after the game and began celebrating over the long-time rivals. Make no mistake about...

In the first meeting between rivals Texas State and Sam Houston since 2011, it was the Bearkats celebrating the win as the Bobcats fell 40-39 following a game-winning field goal with just six seconds remaining. It was a disappointing loss for the Bobcats, which led 22-0 at the end of the first quarter and 39-21 in the third quarter before the Bearkats made their comeback. “We didn’t play well enough, we weren’t disciplined and we didn’t coach well enough to win a game against a good team,” Head Coach G.J. Kinne said. “We have to get back to work tomorrow, which is...

, In the first ever meeting between the Hays County schools, the Rattlers fell to the Buda Johnson Jaguars 49-19. Despite the loss, Head Coach John Walsh is still in firm belief the team is improving under the current situation. “I still believe that we are getting better,” Walsh said. “It was a two-score game for three quarters, so we are close. We are just limited by numbers given our circumstances. I’m proud of the way we are fighting and getting better each week. We are just going to do the same thing next week.” The Rattler defense came up with their first...

The St. David’s Foundation announced that Community Action, Inc. in San Marcos was a recipient of a $1 million award from the We All Benefit call for proposals. “This grant award is going to make a meaningful impact on the work we do in Hays and other Central Texas counties,” said Doug Mudd, Community Action, Inc. executive director. “Having access to healthcare is a vital part of developing healthy and successful families, academic success in school, maintaining employment, and raising families out of poverty. We are very excited to be partnering with several local non-profit organizations to disseminate information about the...

MOE JOHNSON DAILY RECORD COLUMNIST RUN WITH MOE By Moe Johnson As the George Jones song goes, “The Race Is On.” San Marcos runners will be busy in the month of October. I mentioned several weeks ago that San Marcos will have a race every weekend for the next four weeks. Looking back on the race calendar from years gone by, it is hard to remember the last time San Marcos had a race every weekend. In the early 2000 years the races were held down at the courthouse square. There were as many as eight races over the summer months. Many...

, , , PAINT & PARTY A local artist has made his mark on countless walls in San Marcos — literally, as many of them have been painted over time and time again. One might even argue that the fleeting nature of street art adds to its charm. Austin Sepulveda’s work toes the line between realism and surrealism “with a graphic edge,” which incorporates vivid pops of color that seem electric, giving the appearance of neon lights coursing through the image. Or as he put it, it’s as if he “brought a cartoon to life.” It is mind blowing the amount...

The Rattlers won their second straight district game as San Marcos defeated the Converse Judson Rockets 3-0 [25-14, 25-10, 25-12]. The win moves the Rattlers into a tie for fourth place with the Clemens Buffaloes. “This game was big, and I wanted us to take advantage of the big wins and gain confidence,” Head Coach Megann Ollett said. “We were able to do that, but we have a lot to work on in order to solidify some stuff for the district.” San Marcos had a rough start to district play, losing their first two matches to both Buda Johnson and Schertz Clemens. With their...

Texas State Department of Theatre and Dance presents the American classic “Our Town” October 1-6 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre. Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores life in the quaint fictional town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. Hailed as one of the greatest American plays ever written, “Our Town” is rooted in everyday life. The omnipotent Stage Manager guides the audience, immersing them in a story of love, loss, and time. Directed by Neil Patrick Stewart, “Our Town” features Texas State alumnus and Broadway veteran Eugene Lee in the iconic role of the Stage Manager. Joining Lee on the stage as members of the two central families are Nicholas May (George Gibbs), Illiana Perez (Emily Webb), Kevin Engel (Dr. Gibbs), Ronisha Reneus (Mrs. Gibbs), Drew Dunson (Mr. Webb), Olivia Rodriguez Smith (Mrs. Webb), Ilela Abimobola (Rebecca Gibbs), and Jack Penzola (Wally Web). Rounding out the inhabitants of Grover’s Corners are Cosi Arthurs, Sammy Arungwa, Nathan Bachtell, Silas Read Boone, Miguel Gaytan, Jakob Jankowski, Oliver Knight, Michelle Ko, Faraz Mobli, and Colby Raasch.

It's no surprise that Texas ranks among the top 10 states with the most craft breweries. With a burgeoning community of brewers and beer enthusiasts, the Lone Star State has firmly planted its flag in the craft beer revolution. According to the Texas Comptroller’s office and JobsEQ, a private-sector service that provides and analyzes labor market and economic data, breweries in Texas contributed an impressive $700 million to the gross state product (GSP) in 2020. This figure represents an annual growth rate of about 3 percent over the last decade, solidifying Texas’ position as a powerhouse in the industry. In...

, , , Winning two state championships in the High Jump for San Marcos before signing to play at Baylor and later competing for the USA Track and Field team and FIBA basketball internationally, Allex Austin is now giving back to San Marcos and teaching high school athletes one of the most important lessons to learn. Life after athletics. Austin hosted the Athletic Symposium in conjunction with Altitude Performance that teaches high school athletes how to handle both their athletic and academic careers after high school. “I’ve been doing campus events for three years after I was done playing basketball in Africa...

, In 1995, when local music legend, attorney and entrepreneur Lucky Tomblin produced the Sacred Springs Powwow in San Marcos, Native Americans in Texas knew they had a home where the culture of the First People of the Americas was welcomed, celebrated and valued. Fifteen years later, the powwow’s standard was raised again by the Indigenous Cultures Institute, when representatives from the nonprofit visited Tomblin and his wife, Becky, and asked permission to reinstate the Sacred Springs Powwow as an annual event. Now in its fourteenth year, the powwow is scheduled for Oct. 5 and 6 at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. “Lucky Tomblin was a good friend to our people,” Dr. Mario Garza, the Institute’s Board of Elders Chair, said. “He and his wife immediately supported our efforts and the Tomblin family has been an abiding source of inspiration and support all these years.” The name “Sacred Springs” was important to the Miakan-Garza Band of the Coahuiltecan people — a state-legislature- recognized tribe of Texas and founders of the Institute — because trib-

  The long drive back from Houston gave me time to think about what I just witnessed at NRG Stadium where Texas State lost to Sam Houston 40-39.  The Bobcats led 22-0 at the end of the first quarter then led 39-21 only to see the lead evaporate in front of their eyes as Sam Houston made a six minute drive to kick the game winning field goal with just seconds left in the game.  To run salt in the wound, the Bearkats found a ‘Take Back Texas’ hat after the game and began celebrating with it over their long-time rivals.  Make no mistake...

    In the first ever meeting between the Hays County Schools, the Rattlers fell to the Buda Johnson Jaguars 49-19.  Despite the loss, Head Coach John Walsh is still in firm belief the team is improving under the current situation.   “I still believe that we are getting better,” Walsh said. “It was a two-score game for three quarters so we are close. We are just limited by numbers given our circumstances. I’m proud of the way we are fighting and getting better each week. We are just going to do the same thing next week.” The Rattler defense came up with their first big...

TXST FOOTBALL The 100 year rivalry between Texas State and Sam Houston State will finally be renewed as the Bobcats and the Bearkats square off at NRG Stadium in Houston. Head Coach G.J. Kinne has made it an emphasis this week about how much the game means to many Bobcat alumni despite not being played in over ten years. “That is what we talked to the leadership council about was how this was a rivalry game,” Kinne said. “This game means a lot to a bunch of different people. It is really cool that we are going to play them at NRG [Stadium]....