According to the 2010 census, the poverty rate in San Marcos is above the state average. Raul Vieira has more on this Bobcat Update.
The city's higher poverty rate can be attributed to a variety of factors.
SB - Janis Hendrix, Program Administrator- "an impact" (12 sec)
SB - Jennifer Rittenhour,Texas State Student- "right now" (9 sec).
A five-year plan was launched on Monday to combat poverty. Among the initiatives are plans to improve local wages and provide affordable housing. The city will receive a 572-thousand dollar federal block grant to benefit low-income families.
Standup - Raul Vieira, Bobcat Update- "going up" (11 sec).
For Bobcat Update, I'm Raul Vieira.
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
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