In an achievement that underscores a local commitment to preserving the natural wonder of the night sky, the city of Wimberley was recently named the Dark Sky Place of the Year by DarkSky International.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
Wimberley Valley was recognized for their “enthusiastic and successful efforts to keep the stars shining bright in the Lone Star State," says global nonprofit DarkSky International.
Friday, July 2, 2021
With Fourth of July here and summer in full swing, there are plenty of options to celebrate the holiday in and around San Marcos.
The 41st annual SummerFest fireworks show is slated for Sunday, the City of San Marcos recently announced.
The Independence Day fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. from the Bobcat Stadium West Parking Lot located behind H-E-B. The city said community members are encouraged to park and view the show from the following locations: City Park, the San Marcos Activity Center, the Public Library and Bobcat Stadium.
The city said patriotic music will be simulcast on 89.9 FM KTSW. SummerFest is sponsored by the City of San Marcos, with assistance from the San Marcos Lions Club, San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau and San Marcos Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.