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A Word About Recycling

We all know the virus has affected everyone in one way or another, including the recycling of electronics. Thus today, we will cover a little of some of the changes. Information taken from a couple of articles in an E-Scrap newsletter.

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Above, The Palm Cafe's migas plate — a mix of two scrambled eggs, crispy corn tortilla chips, onions, tomatoes, cheese and jalapeños served with beans potatoes and your choice of tortillas. Below, the San Marcos Plate which comes with two enchiladas — one either beef or chicken — the other cheese. It comes with the traditional rice and beans but as a twist it also comes with a helping of carne guisada. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo and Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: The Palm Cafe #2

Hidden just off State Highway 123 sits The Palm Cafe #2. 

This Mexican restaurant offers an extensive menu with plenty of delicious options for even the hungriest of appetites. 

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Library staff Anthony Holguin is ready to assist visitors as the library reopens. Photo courtesy of SMPL

San Marcos Public Library reopens to the public

The San Marcos Public Library reopened to the public on Wednesday, September 16. The facility is now open for Grab & Go check out of library materials, computer use, and printing Monday through Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

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The San Marcos River flows through Palmetto State Park on its way east to join the Guadalupe in Gonzales. Since there are no rapids in this part of the river, families find it an ideal spot for swimming, tubing and kayaking.

Day Tripping

A few years ago, Palmetto State Park existed as a little-known gem on the San Marcos River as it headed east toward its confluence with the Guadalupe. Campers, hikers, and birders alike regarded it like a secret treasure, this sleepy haven resting at the crest of the Hill Country between the big cities of San Antonio, Austin and Houston.

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Illusion Emerald Lace ornamental sweet potato echoes the lime green of the colorful picket fence. Photo by Norman Winter

The Garden Guy

Oh, the possibilities with that Wicked Witch! Son James dazzled me again with a combination planting featuring this year’s hot new coleus ColorBlaze Wicked with coleus and Canary Wing begonia. Immediately, I noticed his carefully intentioned design of having the lime green margins of the coleus echo the golden-lime of the Canary Wing begonia.

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P.O. Box 1109, San Marcos, TX 78666