Daniella Dakota Rodriguez dances in a fancy shawl competition at the Indigenous Cultures Institute s Sacred Springs Powwow, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in San Marcos. Star file photo
The San Marcos City Council approved a resolution in support of the possible establishment of an Indigenous culture center at its meeting on Feb. 24.Â
The resolution proposes the possibility of the Indigenous Cultures Institute and the city co-applying for Hays County Parks and Open Space Bond funding and for city property to be used for the project. At this time, the approval of the resolution does not commit the city to provide any funding or land and only supports the Indigenous Cultures Institute as it pursues funding with Hays County.
Saturday, February 6, 2021
The San Marcos Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review the City of San Marcos’ lease with the Lions Club Tube Rental, after concerns that the lease was not in the best interest of the citizens or the river.
The Lions Club has leased the property and run the tube rental since 2011 after voters passed a proposition for the allowance of the long-term lease in 2010, but the parks board members believe that the frequency with which it runs and the rate of rent may be unfavorable to the river s ecology and residents.
At a monthly rate of $900, the lease is up for renewal in April. The lease has historically been signed in five-year increments, however, the parks board will consider shortening the next lease term, while they consider and potentially prepare to put the contract out for competitive bid.
A woman dressed as a mermaid tubes along the San Marcos river. Photo courtesy of July Moreno
The mermaid has been the unofficial mascot of San Marcos for decades, inspiring the townâs art, conservation and education scenes. Now, the state legislature is working to make the city s mermaid roots official.
A designation to make San Marcos the mermaid capital of Texas is expected to be voted on by Texas representatives around March. The official arrival of the title is long-awaited by many San Marcos natives, given the influence the mythical creature has had on the community. It s not official yet; it is on its way, says July Moreno, founder of the nonprofit Mermaid Society of Texas which seeks to unite the San Marcos community by celebrating arts, culture, heritage and fostering river guardianship.
San Marcos coffee roaster gives back to several charities as part of its business model
Each year, Springtown Roasters adds a new charity to give back to. Now it s up to three and hopes to expand again next year. Author: Hank Cavagnaro Updated: 9:46 AM CST December 26, 2020
SAN MARCOS, Texas Springtown Roasters started brewing coffee in hopes to share the taste with others. I never thought I d own my own company and this is what I d be doing, but it s been awesome; it s been really rewarding, said Michelle Bussemey, owner of Springtown.
For Bussemey and her partner, Tosca Cesaretti, selling cups, grounds and whole beans at the Buda farmers market introduces people to specialty coffee and helps people along the way, by giving back to charities.