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Above, Xian Sushi and Noodle's stir-fried noodles served with beef, fettuccine noodles, sweet soy sauce, baby bok choy, bell peppers, leeks, onions and eggs. Below, Xian's Dan Dan noodles, which comes with chicken, fettuccine noodles, SiChuan-style spicy sauce with bok choy, pickled veggies, cilantro and sprouts. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Xian Sushi and Noodle

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 7:51pm

Sitting at our table at Xian Sushi and Noodles we had a clear view of the restaurant’s cook hand pulling their homemade noodles.

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The Economist: Rumors of oil’s death have been greatly exaggerated

Wed, 12/09/2020 - 7:15pm

Among the myriad industries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is one particularly critical to Texas: oil!

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Speculative building spaces lead to attracting new employers

Wed, 12/09/2020 - 7:14pm

Companies looking to relocate or expand their operation typically have aggressive timelines to get their new facility up and running, which is why existing, customizable infrastructure (also known

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Answers to Go

Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200

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(Starting this with a personal note.) I ended my last week’s column saying I would be heading up to Minnesota for Thanksgiving and the Holidays, and thus may not be able to submit these columns for a while... that was pre-mature; I ended up not going when I intended.

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The Journey Continues:

Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:00am

My journey towards Christmas has taken me to the iconic Red Kettles Campaign of the Salvation Army which provides opportunity to share one’s time, funds, and talents. My wife Judy and I make it a practice to ring the bell at Christmas; we shared a 10-hour stint last Friday at Cabela’s in Buda. I feel warmth by the spirit when I share willingly with others. Ringing the bell is an investment not only for those in need but also for me — a “pay it forward” as responsible adults for the many blessings I have received.

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HOW TO:

Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:00am

Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread.

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Sometimes birds require ideal conditions in order to multiply their flock. Photo by Metro Graphics

Exploring Nature: Numerous Birds

Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:00am

Sometimes it is feast or famine for birds, either conditions are ideal and they multiply mightily, or conditions are dire and their numbers plummet.

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Baking something warm and sweet is the perfect winter pastime. Photo from Metro Graphics

Winter Comfort

Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:00am

During the height of winter, people increasingly retreat indoors and look for something to within the warm confines of home. Plenty of activities can fit the bill, but some provide the rewarding prospect of a freshly made meal or dessert.

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Sugar Shack answers your heart’s back-tonature call for bees, birds and butterflies

This American Lady butterfly looks so picturesque feeding on the exotic-looking buttonbush blooms. Photo by Norman Winter

Sugar Shack is a compact selection of buttonbush reaching 4-feet tall and wide. Photos by Norman Winter

The buttonbush bloom seen through a telphoto lens reveals a magical design.

Sugar Shack answers your heart’s back-to-nature call for bees, birds and butterflies

Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:00am

This year with all of its challenges, many gardeners have experienced a ‘Call of the Wild’ type moment. It's not a call to plant a jungle or a xeriscape, but to plant with an eye toward the environment and nature. If you find yourself in this category then I would like to give a shout out to Sugar Shack. With the country under a big chill, now is a great time to plan.