Downtown Discoveries

Host Jovan Marin welcomes in Keely Henig to talk about new potential City Hall locations downtown, and Eddie Christie owner of Rhinestone Cowboy retro boutique. Join DASM (Downtown Association of San Marcos) every second Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM Central, as they highlight and promote the business owners and movers that our downtown so vibrant.

Host Jovan Marin welcomes Atom Von Arndt from The Just For Fun Parade club to talk about their fundraiser this weekend at The Davenport and Paul Sparr GM from Seasn Patrick's to talk about their huge annual St. Patrick's Day Bash.

Host Duwayne from the Davenport, Wendy from Industry, and Andrea from Triple 6 discuss the upcoming event Mardi-Gra Parade After Party. This is connection with DASM (Downtown Association of San Marcos) and the South Square Collective.

Host Jovan Marin hosts for our January 2026 show with three guests, with diverse events going on in Downtown San Marcos. First, he talks with Cpl. Contreraras, who leads the newly reformed downtown unit of the San Marcos Police Department about the upcoming meeting for downtown bars and their emplyess on door safety and how to spot fake ID's. Second, Jovan talks with Mittie Miller from the Dunbar Heritage Association about the upcoming MLK march through the downtown. Lastly he talks with Anita Collins about the upcoming Hays County Film Advisory Board panel sessions.

Pat Walsh of local business Spot on the Square and Tommy Jackson representing the Broke Thespians of San Marcos, enlighten the audience to the on-going history, community projects, and community impact involving both organizations within San Marcos, Texas.

Guest host Duane learns about the LBJ Center from Ann Burnette as she highlights the Christmas program on Thursday December 4th. Musical guests, a quartet from Acapella Unlimited, share a Christmas carol.

For the October edition of Downtown Discoveries, host Jovan Marin talks to Nancy Brown, one of the guests on the October 9th show and she will talk about Art Scared happening on October 25th on the square. Also, on the program will be Dr. Ann Burnette who will talk about the upcoming Fall Lecture Series with Casey D. Nicols speaking about how everyday people, politicians, and activists waged the War on Poverty

Host Jovan Marin welcomes in Brittani Foret and Brett Willet. Brittani works as manger at patio Dollceto and Brett is the manager for Gus's chicken.

Host Jovan Marin from the Downtown Association Of San Marcos (DASM) has as guests for August Karly Schraever and Jamie Fralix. Karly is the Marketing Director for Art Squared. Jamie is the owner / manager of Freddy C's in News Braunfels and San Marcos, as well as Wildfire in San Marcos.

Host Jovan Marin interviews Zak Smith and Melinda Hernandez with Happy Cloud Smoke Shop on Downtown Discoveries (04-10-25) for this month's focus on downtown San Marcos.

Host Jovan Marin interviews Jennifer Rosas from Cardinal Frame and Art, along with Nancy Brown who is on the board of directors for the San Marcos Art League.

Host Jovan Marin brings you another informative 30 minutes focusing on Downtown San Marcos. His guests this week are Alex Banbury, president of the Dunbar Heritage Association, and Johnatha, talking about Black History Month.The South Square Collective will be hosting this year's post Mardi Gras Parade event at the Industry Parking lot on Saturday March 1st. Justin gives more information on this event and the mission of the South Square Collective.

Host Jovan Marin brings you another packed half hour discovering Downtown San Marcos. Guest for January are Josie Faletta from the City of San Marcos, Jean Baggot from the Downtown Association, and Daniel Hicks from the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership.

Host Jovan Marin talks this month with guests from two San Marcos non-profits. Jonafa Banbury from the Dunbar Heritage Association and Ida Miller from the League of Women Voters discuss upcoming events, and the challenges that their organizations face.

Our guests on this special episode are Hannah Durance, Director of the Homeless Outreach Mitigation Emergency Center. Joining her is Raymond Mojet, a graduate of the program, and volunteer caseworker. They talk about how the program helps at risk members of our community, veterans, and elderly, to transition into permanent housing solutions.

Host Jovan Marin Interviews Tantra Owner Jeff Kolister as well as Holly and Carly Mcgarvin of Truly Pure Refillery.

Host Jovan takes a grand tour of downtown businesses in a series of fast paced interviews of 5 business owners! Wen - Everyday ZenJenny - Jenny B. Swing YogaSylvia - Bar Drag TakeoverDuane - Davenport

Guest Host Duane Bradley's interview this month provides the perfect combination for any date night out downtown in San Marcos: Cocktails, Chicken, & Records!Sam - The DavenportBrett - Gus's ChickenWalter - Alchemy Records

Inaugural Episode! Host Jovan Marin interviews Mittie Miller of the Dunbar Heritage Association and Renee Graham of the Heritage Association of San Marcos about upcoming events, their histories, and their challenges going forward.