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Virology specialist addresses hantavirus concerns: Cruise ship outbreak prompts international response
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (938+ words) A deadly outbreak of hantavirus linked to the Dutch expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has raised international concern after multiple passengers became ill and at least three people died. Health authorities, including the World Health Organization and the Centers for…...
The Hill Country Is Speaking " Are You Listening?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (438+ words) Note from Cargill: The opinions here are those of Candy Cargill. They do not reflect necessarily the views of any employees of the City of Blanco, or committees or council members. Not long ago, I said the Hill Country is…...
Karst Canyon: "It's your land now.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (648+ words) More than a hundred people crowded the trailhead to the Karst Canyon Preserve last week for its long-awaited official passage from private land into protected public land. "This is your land now." A heartbeat from Jacob's Well and part of…...
Rattlers drop senior night game against Canyon
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (441+ words) The final home game of the season ended in heartbreaking fashion as the Rattlers fell to New Braunfels Canyon 2-1, ending San Marcos hopes of reaching the postseason for the third consecutive season. The Rattlers end the year with a 7-7-4 overall…...
SWEARING IN
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (161+ words) Paselk taking over Place 2 council seat Josh Paselk officially took his Place 2 council seat on Monday, Dec. 22. Paselk defeated incumbent Saul Gonzales in the runoff election on Dec. 13 after receiving 54. 5% of the vote. "Obviously I have one or two things…...