2026 DHA MLK News Coverage

Dunbar Heritage Association celebrates MLK Day

News Coverage by the San Marcos Daily Record

  • by John Clark
  •  January 22, 2026, 01:04 PM

The Dunbar Heritage Association honored Martin Luther King Day with two days of activities: a Kids Event at the San Marcos Library on Jan. 17 as well as a wreath-laying ceremony, MLK Walk, and Celebration at the Hays County Historic Courthouse on MLK Day, Jan. 19. Following the gathering at the Courthouse, the San Marcos Police Department served breakfast tacos at the Dunbar Recreation Center.

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MLK Day in SMTX with DHA

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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ANNOUNCING:Testing & Vaccines @ the Hays County CommonUnity MLK Jr. Festival

Facebook announcement from 1/11/22, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra

During the Hays County CommonUnity MLK Jr. Festival rapid testing and vaccines will be available.

For details about vaccine availability and general information, contact the Office of Emergency Management;

Mailing Address:
810 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1200
San Marcos, Texas 78666

Email:
oes@co.hays.tx.us