Welcome to episode 1 of The Inside Scoop, a new show recapping the biggest headlines in San Marcos, Texas. The show is co-hosted by Exsar Arguello and Scott Gregson.

This week, the duo discussed a proposed lobbying ordinance by the Ethics Review Commission, the SMART terminal and the government shutdown.

Music by Less Rosevere

Happy Friday San Marcos, and welcome to another episode of the San Marcos Scoop.

This week, Exsar interviewed Trustee Miguel Arredondo of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, to discuss public school funding in the state of Texas.

For years, the legislature has battled with different bills to help adequately fund public schools, with most efforts proving unsuccessful. However, a fresh batch of lawmakers has prioritized public school funding, leaving district officials hopeful.

But can the Texas Legislature finally fix public school funding?

Happy Friday San Marcos, and welcome to another episode of the San Marcos Scoop.

This week, Exsar interviewed Trustee Miguel Arredondo of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, to discuss public school funding in the state of Texas.

For years, the legislature has battled with different bills to help adequately fund public schools, with most efforts proving unsuccessful. However, a fresh batch of lawmakers has prioritized public school funding, leaving district officials hopeful.

But can the Texas Legislature finally fix public school funding?

Happy Thursday San Marcos, and welcome to episode 2 of SMTX Business Insider. This week, Jason Mock and Samantha Brown sat down with San Marcos CISD CTE Director Mike Doyle, to discuss the role of career & technical education in the business community of San Marcos.

Across the state's public schools, CTE classes are becoming more and more popular. The programs foster project-based learning in an open-classroom environment, giving students hands-on experience in the business world. From cosmetology to welding and everything in between, CTE programs equip students with the resources and knowledge to be workforce ready post-graduation.

SMTX Business Insider: Every Thursday on the San Marcos Scoop.

Music by Lee Rosevere

Happy Thursday San Marcos, and welcome to episode 2 of SMTX Business Insider. This week, Jason Mock and Samantha Brown sat down with San Marcos CISD CTE Director Mike Doyle, to discuss the role of career & technical education in the business community of San Marcos.

Across the state's public schools, CTE classes are becoming more and more popular. The programs foster project-based learning in an open-classroom environment, giving students hands-on experience in the business world. From cosmetology to welding and everything in between, CTE programs equip students with the resources and knowledge to be workforce ready post-graduation.

SMTX Business Insider: Every Thursday on the San Marcos Scoop.

Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to another episode of Scoop Sports. Despite a heartbreaking loss to the LA Rams, the Dallas Cowboys leave the playoffs with hope. But who will make it to the Super Bowl?

Also, Luka Dončić is being acclaimed as the rookie of the year in the NBA, receiving praise from the biggest stars in the league. How good is the Slovien national?

Scoop Sports: every Tuesday on the San Marcos Scoop.

Music by Lee Rosevere and Gus Torres

Welcome to another episode of Scoop Sports. Despite a heartbreaking loss to the LA Rams, the Dallas Cowboys leave the playoffs with hope. But who will make it to the Super Bowl?

Also, Luka Dončić is being acclaimed as the rookie of the year in the NBA, receiving praise from the biggest stars in the league. How good is the Slovien national?

Scoop Sports: every Tuesday on the San Marcos Scoop.

Music by Lee Rosevere and Gus Torres

The Hays County Jail's overpopulation crisis has left county officials to outsource prisoners to neighboring counties, costing millions of dollars a year. And even with the multimillion dollar bond renovation project set to be complete in 2020, the jail is still projected to be overpopulated.

The system, according to activists and local politicians, needs to be reformed. But how do you reform the criminal justice system that will benefit those who have not yet been convicted of a crime?

Welcome to another episode of the San Marcos Scoop. This week, Exsar interviewed Eric Martinez with activist organization Mano Amiga and Faylita Hicks, a poet and author, to discuss the issues at the jail and potential solutions to solve the crisis.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Lazy-judges-Newcomers-Career-criminals-Hays-13483929.php

Music by Lee Rosevere and Daniel Birch

The Hays County Jail's overpopulation crisis has left county officials to outsource prisoners to neighboring counties, costing millions of dollars a year. And even with the multimillion dollar bond renovation project set to be complete in 2020, the jail is still projected to be overpopulated.

The system, according to activists and local politicians, needs to be reformed. But how do you reform the criminal justice system that will benefit those who have not yet been convicted of a crime?

Welcome to another episode of the San Marcos Scoop. This week, Exsar interviewed Eric Martinez with activist organization Mano Amiga and Faylita Hicks, a poet and author, to discuss the issues at the jail and potential solutions to solve the crisis.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Lazy-judges-Newcomers-Career-criminals-Hays-13483929.php

Music by Lee Rosevere and Daniel Birch

A new year means new shows at the San Marcos Scoop!

Happ Thursday San Marcos and welcome to the first episode of SMTX Business Insider, a podcast that will bring you analysis of everything related to business here in San Marcos, Texas.

Hosted by the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce, CEO Jason Mock and VP of Communications Samantha Brown will take you on a journey every week recapping some of the biggest news and revelations in the world of business.

This week, SMTX Business Insider is bringing you a preview of what to expect in the future episodes.

If you like what you here, subscribe to the San Marcos Scoop anywhere you listen to podcasts so you are notified when episodes are released every Thursday.