🌱 What happens now that San Marcos dropped its Flock camera contract?
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In today's newsletter:
- What happens now that San Marcos dropped its Flock camera contract?
- How will better-trained San Marcos officers handle mental health crises now?
- How a San Marcos skydiver became the world’s oldest wingsuit flyer
Also on today's calendar: Tanger Outlets San Marcos Extends Holiday Shopping Hours for Last-Minute Gifting and 6 more events.
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- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 61.
- Thursday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City Council decided against Flock Safety contract renewal (universitystar.com) — San Marcos City Council has voted not to renew its contract with Flock Safety, meaning the city’s 14 license plate reader cameras will eventually go offline unless a new vendor is chosen. Council members cited privacy, legal liability, and effectiveness concerns, while also noting residents’ preference for camera systems operated directly by the city of San Marcos instead of a third-party company. 
2. All eligible San Marcos PD officers earn mental health crisis certification (kvue.com) — San Marcos police say every eligible frontline officer has now earned a state-recognized Mental Health Peace Officer certification, boosting the department’s ability to handle crises. With 76 certified officers—most in public-facing roles—leaders emphasize de-escalation, support, and connecting residents in crisis to appropriate help as newer officers cycle into the training.
3. South Texas man sets world record for oldest wingsuit jumper (ksat.com) — A 68-year-old thrill-seeker who jumps at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos has set a Guinness World Record as the oldest person to fly in a wingsuit, achieving the feat at age 67. Now living in South Texas, he credits the San Marcos skydiving community for helping him train through fear, master safety techniques, and plan even more record attempts in his 70s.
4. Creative convalescence (sanmarcosrecord.com) — Patients at Ascension Seton Hays and other Central Texas hospitals are finding comfort in large metal sculptures created by artist Joshua Farrell, whose work also appears at the San Marcos Public Library. Farrell’s tree- and robot-themed pieces aim to bring hope, reflection, and joy to people healing or supporting loved ones across the region.
5. Ex-Georgia State, LSU, Auburn, Texas State, WKU QB T.J. Finley lobbying to return in 2026 (flywareagle.com) — Former Texas State quarterback T.J. Finley, who once starred in San Marcos, is seeking a seventh year of college eligibility through an NCAA waiver. He says leaving San Marcos was difficult and calls his last two seasons at Western Kentucky and Georgia State the most challenging of his life, even as he weighs where his winding college career might continue next.
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San Marcos City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall , 630 E Hopkins , San Marcos
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GMS Winter Orchestra Concert
Lamar Personalized Learning Center San Marcos, TX 78666
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Tanger Outlets San Marcos Extends Holiday Shopping Hours for Last-Minute Gifting
Tanger Outlets San Marcos , 4015 S I-35 South Frontage Rd , San Marcos
10:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting-Tapestry Centerpoint-Streamline Advisors
Tapestry Centerpoint , 4334 Transportation Way , San Marcos
10:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting Panda Express
Panda Express , 1550 North Interstate 35 , San Marcos
10:00 am -
Chamber Mixer - Hosted by La Cima
Amenity Center , 301 Central Park Loop , San Marcos
5:00 pm -
Zoning Board of Adjustments
Zoning Board of Adjustments , 630 E Hopkins St , San Marcos
6:00 pm -
SMHS Band Winter Concert & Silent Auction
Lamar Personalized Learning Center San Marcos, TX 78666
6:00 pm -
G Bask @ Canyon HS
Canyon High School , 1510 I-35 , New Braunfels
5:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
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San Marcos City Council Work Session
City of San Marcos City Hall - 630 E Hopkins San Marcos TX 78666
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B Bask @ Southwest Legacy HS
Southwest Legacy High School , 4495 Verano Pkwy #100 , Von Ormy
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ЁЯОн MMS Theatre: SpongeBob Musical Auditions Round 2
Lamar Personalized Learning Center Doris Miller Middle School, 301 Foxtail Run, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
4:30 pm -
SuperStar Snowball Spectacular
Crockett Elementary (Campus Calendar)--1-Calendar Crockett - Internal (1), (Public Calendar)--1-Calendar Crockett - Public (1)
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
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- Reunited with family!
Found dog on Ramona Circle. Brought inside and was very thirsty but didn't want food. 517-304-2146 (Nextdoor Castle Forest) - Good Afternoon Nextdoor community once again it pains me to say sadly because of school and working two jobs I can’t take care of my sweet girl.
Her name is Gorda and she is so sweet with other dogs and even kids. I’m trying to see if someone can give her a loving home. I wanted to surrender… (Nextdoor Craddock)
- EVO Entertainment Group, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial in San Marcos. Apply here.
- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in San Marcos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marcos here.
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