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San Marcos Domino's and the National Fire Protection Association are teaming up with the San Marcos Fire Department for Fire Prevention Week. A Domino's team member with Sparky the Fire Dog.

Pizza sparks fire prevention and safety tips

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:00am

San Marcos Domino’s, located at 1290 Wonder World Drive, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up with San Marcos Fire Department to promote fire safety during Fire Preven

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A DIY Halloween Creation

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:00am

When it comes to family fun, it's hard to beat Halloween, and with all the candy flying around, it's an opportunity to add something nutritious and delicious to festive celebrations.

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As rural hospitals close at a rapid rate nationwide, accessing health care in rural communities is becoming increasingly difficult. Photos courtesy of Getty Images

Health care solutions for rural Americans

Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:00am

Heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke.

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The Journey Continues: Paul Buntyn

Sun, 10/06/2019 - 12:00am

My journey this week took me to Paul Buntyn the present pastor of Abundant Life Christian Church, located at 20131 Highway 80. The following is his shared testimony: “My journey

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 10/06/2019 - 12:00am

I always like to start off with good news. This one comes from a recent Resource Recycling newsletter. “A recently released study estimates the U.S. recycling industry will have a

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 10/06/2019 - 12:00am

San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. I occasionally see a fox in my neighborhood. Late in the summer, I saw a young fox running to join

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Charles and Maria Stafford's home in the Rio Vista neighborhood is the Spring Lake Garden Club's October Yard of the Month. Their front yard is full of bright and colorful flora with both Central Texas native plants and semi-tropical plants. Photos by Sharon Lockett

Mixing native & tropical flora

Sun, 10/06/2019 - 12:00am

A mixture of flowering plants native to Central Texas, joined with colorful semi-tropical bloomers, makes an impressive garden at the Stafford residence on Field Street in San Marcos’ Rio Vista

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The iconic Last Supper scene in "Jesus Christ Superstar." Photos by Evan Zimmerman

'Jesus Christ Superstar' on 50th anniversary tour

Fri, 10/04/2019 - 12:00am

If history is most often written by the winners, then it’s up to the losers to tell the truth.

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Texas Workforce Commission unveils new online platform

Thu, 10/03/2019 - 12:00am

With business booming and unemployment in Texas at an all-time low, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is unveiling a new platform to streamline the hiring process in a tight labor market.