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San Marcos council hears Texas State request to pair with Inverness, Scotland and declines active involvement for now
Summary
Council members heard a Texas State University request to establish a sister-city relationship between San Marcos and Inverness, Scotland, but expressed concerns about costs and staff capacity and agreed not to pursue city participation at this time while allowing the university to proceed independently.
Miss Reyes opened the presentation to the San Marcos City Council on Dec. 2, saying the request from Texas State University proposes "to establish a sister city relationship between the city of San Marcos and the city of Inverness, Scotland." She asked whether the council wanted staff to pursue such relationships and whether additional criteria should be required.
Carrie Fontenot, assistant to the city manager, told the council the sister/friendship city program is intended as a long-term relationship between communities that can promote cultural exchange,…
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