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Hey there, San Marcos! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Want to support neighbors in recovery at a San Marcos ceremony?
• What Hays County wants every San Marcos animal owner to check now
• How San Marcos residents stopped a massive, water‑thirsty AI data center

Also on today's calendar: Linces vs AHFC Royals and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 75.
• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Mental Health Court invites public to summer commencement (wimberleyview.com) — San Marcos residents are invited to the Hays County Mental Health Court’s largest-ever commencement, honoring 18 graduates on June 15 at the Elections Building on Stagecoach Trail. The program supports adults with mental health disorders facing charges, helping them stabilize, access services, and rebuild their lives through counseling, housing support, and strict program requirements.
   

2. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra addresses New World Screwworm threat (haysfreepress.com) — Hays County officials in San Marcos are urging ranchers, pet owners, and veterinarians to watch closely for signs of New World Screwworm, even though no local cases have been reported yet. The county is coordinating with state and federal partners and sharing clear steps for inspecting animals, responding to suspected infestations, and where residents can turn for reliable information and help.
   

3. Data center boom brings new challenges. What's planned near you? (timesrecordnews.com) — San Marcos residents recently packed City Hall and ultimately convinced council members to reject a water‑hungry data center proposal they feared would threaten the San Marcos River. Their fight is now a key example in a statewide surge of massive AI data center projects that could reshape Texas’ power grid, water supplies, and local quality of life, including in Hays County.
   

4. KLE Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com) — A Central Texas-focused education foundation is actively funding charter and public school initiatives, including a recent grant to the San Marcos Education Foundation. Local educators and nonprofits that can show strong, scalable results for low‑income students—especially in STEM and computer science—are the most likely to benefit from these sizable, relationship-driven grants.
   

5. TX Appeals Court Lifts Stay in Hemp Rule Challenge Ahead of July Trial (bevinfogroup.com) — A San Marcos-based attorney is helping lead a major court fight over new Texas hemp regulations, after an appeals court lifted a stay and allowed enforcement to resume. With a key trial set for July 27, hemp businesses are urged to reassess compliance while the Travis County District Court weighs whether the rules overstep state law and constitutional protections.
   

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📸 Around San Marcos

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Marcos

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• District 3 Meet & Greet →
  San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E Hopkins St, San Marcos
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday June 13

• Memorial Fly & Fun Day
  San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce CAF Central Texas Wing, 2249 Airport Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
  9:00 am
• Business Opportunity Meeting
  San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Austin, TX (Westlake/ Beecave Area)
  7:00 pm
• Linces vs AHFC Royals →
  San Marcos Academy, 2801 Robert Fanning Dr, San Marcos
  7:00 pm
• Call My Bluff →
  Cheatham Street Warehouse, 119 Cheatham St, San Marcos
  8:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Human Services Advisory Board
  City of San Marcos City Hall Conference Room - 630 E Hopkins San Marcos TX 78
  6:00 pm
• Business Opportunity Meeting
  San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Austin, TX (Westlake/ Beecave Area)
  7:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• Ribbon Cutting King Ranch Turf Grass
  San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce King Ranch Turf Grass The Ribbon Cutting will be held at; 709 I-35 North Frontage Rd. San Marcos, TX 78666
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Farmers Market Fridays →
  Wake the Dead Coffee House, 1432 Old, 1432 Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos
  9:00 am
• KT Tennis Group →
  Rio Vista Park, 555 Cheatham St, San Marcos
  9:00 am
• Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Mega Furniture
  San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Mega Furniture San Marcos-Premium Outlets The Ribbon Cutting will be held at 3939 S I-35 South Frontage Suite 450 San Marcos, TX 78666
  11:00 am
• Live Music Unplugged
  San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Wineaux 314 E Hutchison St San Marcos, TX
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just a shout out to PALS.
  I've had a young stray cat staying at my house for about 2 months and I got him tamed enough to be able to pet him and even sit in my lap but he is… (Nextdoor Hills of Hays)
• I want to offer my thanks to all who responded to my request for cat food and litter for my cat Chino.
  I received needed items from very generous folks on response to my post. At this point I am set for a good while. Thank you all from the bottom of… (Nextdoor Post Road Place)

• Steven Madden, Ltd. posted a job opening for Stock Associate in San Marcos. Apply here.
• Student Quarters posted a job opening for Porter in San Marcos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marcos here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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