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.
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The Krewe of Okeanos announced Morgan Haberle Egan as its second limited edition Mardi Gras poster artist. Photo courtesy of the Krewe of Okeanos
Morgan Haberle Egan selected as 2021 Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras poster artist Sun, 01/31/2021 - 5:00am
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
The Krewe of Okeanos is thrilled and excited to announce Morgan Haberle Egan as the second limited edition Mardi Gras poster artist. Egan has created a colorful and elegant depiction of a woman with a beaded mask, adorned with blind salamander earrings, set among iconic symbols of the San Marcos River including wild rice, a crane, fish, and other water flora.
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City crews install new street signs around downtown.
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Downtown street signs receive makeover showcasing historic character Thu, 01/28/2021 - 6:41pm
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
The City of San Marcos started installing new street signs in the downtown area this week. The branded street signs are part of the Main Street Program’s ongoing efforts, showcasing downtown’s rich historic character, vibrant public art and distinctive attractions.
The mermaid capital of Texas? It could be an official designation for San Marcos soon
Texas representatives are expected to vote on naming San Marcos the official mermaid capital of the state
Karly WIlliams
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After efforts from the city of San Marcos that Disney s Princess Ariel would even applaud, the Texas legislature is expected to be vote on the decision to name the city as the official mermaid capital of Texas.
Known for decades for its love of mermaids, the people of San Marcos and its city council have pushed for over two years to put their city on the map as the official haven for the mythical creatures.
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.