Dunbar Happenings

News and information about what’s happening around the historic Dunbar Cultural Districts.

Black Kings Award Ceremony

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When: June 28, 2025

Time: 3:30-5:30 pm

Location: San Marcos Public Library, 625 E. Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666

The Dunbar Heritage Association is proud to honor seven distinguished Black men of Hays County whose outstanding contributions to the community embody the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.

Come help us celebrate seven honorees—men who represent the values of Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.

MLK Day in SMTX with DHA

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DHA is ready to celebrate the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

The event will begin at the LBJ/MLK Crossroads Memorial at 9:30 a.m. in San Marcos, TX, on January 20, 2025. The day’s events will proceed as follows.

  • Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial 9:30 a.m.
  • Followed by a silent walk to the Hays County Courthouse Square
  • Keynote address and brief program on the square.
    • Keynote speaker: Mr. Ralph Merriweather
  • Culminating in a reception at the Dunbar Recreation Center with free food and music.
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