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Above, Chepo's Robert Elrod Special: a plate of migas — eggs with onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, tortilla strips topped with melted cheese and chopped beef fajitas — served with fried potatoes and refried beans. Below, Chepo's Beef Enchiladas Plate, which comes with two beef enchiladas, rice, refried beans and lettuce and tomato. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Chepo's Mexican Restaurant

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 7:06pm

Chepo’s Mexican Restaurant has been providing San Marcans delicious and affordable food for 10 years.

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Tips to remain professional while working from home

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 7:12pm

If you’re like me, you’re taking part in Zoom meetings more than ever. I don’t think most of us knew about Zoom until COVID-19 hit, and now it’s the way we all stay in contact.

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The Economist: The importance of the 2020 Census

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 7:04pm

Accurate Census counts are far more than just a matter of interest.

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Exploring Nature: Ten Birds

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

There are 10 birds that every Texan should be familiar with, birds so common that they are found in most backyards around the state.

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(Top) Truffula Pink gomphrena excels in the landscape and in containers, too. (Bottom) Truffula Pink gomphrena host a 'Garden Party of Swallowtails' at The Garden Guy's house. Photos by Norman Winter

Truffula Pink gomphrena has already been hotter than the proverbial twodollar pistol but The Garden Guy is here to tell you, it is even better than we thought. It has been the champion of all butterfly plants at my house and if your peak butterfly season is September/October and you find them for sale, BUY THEM.

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

As mentioned last week, from a Resource Recycling newsletter, we find every year Americans throw away around 45 billion aluminum used beverage cans (UBC). And these landfilled cans are estimated to be worth about $800 million. (This waste is a Bummer!)

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The Journey Continues: Baptisms and Holy Communion

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

My journey last week began with a telephone call from Houston. “This is M------; I’m the daughter of ‘R’. My mom and my sister were both baptized at Redwood Baptist Church.”

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY 625 E. HOPKINS ST. 512-393-8200

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The night sky in some parts of Texas typically yields some of the clearest and best views for stargazing and meteor showers in the United States. Photo by Gerardo Moreno

Deep in the Heart of Texas

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:00am

Recently along a stretch of Devil’s Backbone, people have been lining up their cars near a public-access picnic area to watch the setting sun. When conditions are right—and in the Hill Country, they often are—spectators can view a broad swath of the Milky Way, multiple planets, and since April, the Comet Neowise.