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Above, Taqueria El Charro Tapatio's Texas plate, which comes with two cheese enchiladas, carne guisada, rice, beans and guacamole. Below, Taqueria El Charro Tapatio's enchilada plate, which came with three beef enchiladas, rice, refried beans and a salad. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Taqueria El Charro Tapatio

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 7:27pm

Nestled just east of the Square, Taqueria El Charro Tapatio provides delicious food at a great price.

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Photo courtesy of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce

Shop local this holiday season

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 6:45pm

We may not need a Miracle on 34th Street, but we do need a miracle on Main Street.

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The Economist: Shopping Shift

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 6:43pm

Like most industries, retailers are struggling to deal with the pandemic.

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Lockhart’s Golden Age Home calls for GivingTuesday donations by Dec. 1

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

Golden Age Home is participating in the global generosity movement called GivingTuesday by joining millions to celebrate around the world. People will be demonstrating generosity in many ways. Whether it is helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving to causes we care about, every act of generosity counts. Golden Age Home has surpassed 60 years of Compassionate Christian Care of our Lockhart Seniors.

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Wink, Wink, Nod – Best in Show by Dave DeVore

Naturescapes

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

In these crazy days and months, it’s reassuring to know that at least some things are, well, ‘sort of’ the same: the ever-popular Naturescapes Photography Contest and Exhibition is hanging at the The Walkers’ Gallery at the San Marcos Activity Center now that the building has reopened. That said, it will only be up for two more weeks. Visitors have until Dec. 4 to see it in person. Prints will also be available for purchase in time for gift-giving season.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

Q. I really loved the book Uprooted by Naomi Novik. Could you recommend some other books like it?

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The Journey Continues:

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

My journey this week took me to Redwood Baptist Church; the Sunday message on Thanksgiving was preached by the Associate Pastor, Michael Johnson. Johnson is a graduate of Texas A&M Kingsville, and retired from The Community Action, Inc, of Hays, Caldwell and Blanco Counties. He has experience in benevolence with a diverse population through his volunteer work for Hays County Salvation Army. His intense study of the Scriptures has blessed his ministry.

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Ben Franklin wanted to name turkeys the United States national bird. Photo by Metro Graphics

Exploring Nature: Eating Birds

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

Many people enjoy birds and admire their colorful feathers, soaring flight and lovely songs.

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The Extremely Flaky Sour Cream Crust is incredibly versatile and can be used in others homemade pies and cobblers. Photo from Metro Graphics

Everyone Loves Pie

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

As warm weather slowly turns cold, certain dishes that don’t make much sense serving during the summer start to sound more appealing. Potpie is one such dish. Cooks who want to try something new with potpie can try the following recipe for “Tortellini & Pancetta Potpie” from Elinor Klivans’ “Potpies: Yumminess in a Dish” (Chronicle Books).

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Passages Moving Forward in 2021 focus of newest call for art at the Price Center

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

A new call for art focusing on the theme of passages with a focus on moving forward in the new year is now underway for a new gallery show coming to the Price Center. The Center’s Arts Committee invites all area artists to consider submitting up two works on Mon., Nov. 30 or Tues., Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Works in this all ages, all media show must be family-friendly and ready to hang. (3-D works also encouraged.) A $10 application fee is due at time of submission and 20% of any artwork sales goes to assist with operating the non-profit community center.