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This law established the normal school in San Marcos, now Texas State University.

Materials include one complete and one incomplete draft of House Bill 696 of the 26th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature (1899). The summary of the proposed bill reads: "An act to provide for establishing, governing, and maintaining a State normal school at San Marcos as to be known as the 'Southwest Texas Normal School.'" A subsequent version of this text became SB260, the legislation that officially authorized the creation of the institution now known as Texas State University.

From San Marcos Record: Fire Prevention Week got one of its biggest boosts in the history of San Marcos this week as a fire department team of Jack Major (left) and young Sherrell Slayter, David Major and Edward Rodenberg put on assembly programs in public schools throughout the city. Students were urged at the schools to make home fire inspections and correct any hazards they found. Here Fire Marshall Major extinguishes one of the most common hazards. From the October 13, 1960, issue.

From San Marcos Record: Fire Prevention Week. Sherrell Slayter, David Major and Edward Rodenberg put on assembly program in a local public school. From the October 13, 1960, issue.

From San Marcos Record: Fire Prevention Week. David Major and Edward Rodenberg put on assembly program in a local public school. From the October 13, 1960, issue.

From San Marcos Record: Mrs. Ceil Hann when approached by AFROTC cadet Robert Rutherford this week in the United Fund Drive, gladly gave her fare to the organizations participating. Enthusiasm is high among UF workers that this will be the most successful drive in several years. When someone asks for your help – do your share. From the October 13, 1960, issue.

From San Marcos Record: Mrs. Ceil Hann when approached by AFROTC cadet Robert Rutherford this week in the United Fund Drive, gladly gave her fare to the organizations participating. Enthusiasm is high among UF workers that this will be the most successful drive in several years. When someone asks for your help – do your share. From the October 13, 1960, issue.