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Updated July 11, 2022

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Video: Diving Into the Mermaid Capital of Texas

From the must-see ecosystems to the larger-than-life mermaids, San Marcos and its submerged springs are an oasis from all things ordinary.
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The Texas Archaeological Discovery That Reframed Human History

At Discovery Hall in San Marcos, Texas, you can find American artifacts that upended how we understand human history in the Americas.
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