City Council Proclamations and Honors - August 18, 2026

The City Council of San Marcos held a meeting on August 18, 2026, primarily to issue proclamations recognizing community initiatives and public safety efforts. Key proclamations included the designation of August 15 to November 30, 2026, as "Lights Out for Bird Safety," encouraging residents and businesses to dim or turn off non-essential lighting during nighttime migration periods to protect migratory birds. Another proclamation declared August 2026 as Emergency Management Recognition Month, honoring the dedication of emergency managers in the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) region. The meeting also highlighted an upcoming emergency preparedness fair in Kyle, Texas, featuring educational activities and a chili cook-off with cash prizes, aimed at promoting community readiness for disasters. No procurement, contracting, or budget allocation discussions were identified in the transcript.