San Marcos PD Blue Santa applications to be accepted through Nov. 20

Applications are available in English and Spanish and may be found online or picked up at the Health & Human Services Department or at the San Marcos Police Department in San Marcos.

7-year-old celebrates Halloween with ‘Lion King’ VHS costume

Max, 7, used hot glue, foam board, duct tape, posters and a Styrofoam cooler to dress up as a VHS copy of the Disney classic “The Lion King.”

Chipotle now charges extra for tortilla on the side

The restaurant chain seems to have caught on to the fan-favorite hack, which means no more free extra tortillas on the side.

Travis County judge still won't allow bars to reopen due to COVID-19

Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has decided not to reopen bars at this time, citing concerns about coronavirus numbers in the area. 

Burger King offering free Whoppers to people who pass competitors' abandoned restaurants: 'Scary places'

In the spirit of Halloween, Burger King is trolling the competition by offering free Whoppers to anyone who dares to drive by a select number of abandoned fast-food restaurants once operated by unnamed rival chains.

Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Denver Zoo divers treat fish to underwater pumpkin-carving show

In the video, released on Oct. 23, Tropical Discovery dive specialists Alex and Tim got into the spooky spirit as they carved fish shapes into pumpkins.

PARD to hold virtual community meetings for Hancock Golf Course

Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback, ask questions regarding future operations, and discuss the request for proposals process (RFP). 

San Marcos calling for entries for inaugural holiday shoebox parade

The city says the parade is dedicated to promoting community engagement, holiday spirit, and shopping local in San Marcos.

H-E-B Feast of Sharing to donate more than 340,000 meals to food banks

H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing will donate more than 340,000 meals to hunger relief organizations & food banks in Texas & Mexico during November & December.

Chick-fil-A sauces to be sold in stores across U.S. in 2021

Chick-fil-A has announced that its signature sauces will hit some retailers in select states with a nationwide roll out planned for 2021.

Mother hopes book club will create ripples of social justice

Kelli Mason is using Ripple Reads, her new book club subscription, to fulfill her mission and her quest for social justice.

Einstein Bagels to release 'Party Bagels,' which are actually just doughnuts

What do you get when you cross a doughnut with a whoopie pie? Well, if you’re Einstein Bros. Bagels, apparently you get a “Party Bagel."

Coca-Cola will discontinue half of its beverage brands

Last week, the Coca-Cola Company announced that it would discontinue drinks like Tab and Odwalla, but announced on Thursday that it would retire half of its portfolio by the end of the year.