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Artist Naveen Shakil in front of her mural in progress “A Mighty Heart” outside of Splash Coworking. This endeavor marks Shakil’s 16th mural and the 22nd mural installed as part of the San Marcos Mural Arts Program. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

San Marcos is home to ‘A Mighty Heart’

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:00am

Members of the city’s Mural Arts Commission, city staff and members of the community gathered behind Splash Coworking in downtown last Friday to unveil and celebrate the completion of its

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The Journey Continues: Fort Benning Reunion Part 2

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:00am

More from my recent journey to Fort Benning, Georgia, where I met with friends from 50 years ago from our infantry rifle company in Vietnam. Another Lieutenant Bazmore’s memory: “Being

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A WORD ABOUT RECYCLING with Ollie Maier

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:00am

For the last couple of weeks, we addressed the problem recycling companies now face with plastic collected because of China reducing the percent of contamination allowed in imports to less

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:00am

Q. Is it true that Texas veterans can ride on the state’s toll roads without charge? A. I turned to the TxTag.org website for the answer to this question. The

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Attic Ted & Friends take over Valentino's

Fri, 07/06/2018 - 12:00am

Conwaythewhale with Anthony Castilleja on guitar, Justin Conway on vocals and Clint Sonnier on bass perform “Osiris” during their set at the Attic Ted & Friends show in Valentino’s Pizza las

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From left, Josie Falletta, Akshatha Puthuraya, Clay DeStefano, Linda Coker, Kevin Burke, Stephanie Symmes, Katinka Pinka, Nevaeh Mattocks and Sam Williams celebrate Bower Bird Antiques and Curiosities’ selection as Downtown Business of the Month for July. Photos courtesy of the city of San Marcos

July Downtown Business of the Month

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 12:00am

Main Street is proud to present the Downtown Business of the Month award for July to Bower Bird Antiques and Curiosities in honor of their longevity as a downtown business and their positive influe

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The San Marcos Premium Outlets are celebrating Independence Day with extended weekend hours and promotions. Daily Record photo by Denise Cathey

Premium Outlets' Independence Day sales

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 12:00am

San Marcos Premium Outlets is celebrating the nation’s birthday in style.

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Nostimo Cafe, a Greek and Mediterranean inspired eatery on W. San Antonio Street. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

Delicious Mediterranean Fare downtown

Wed, 07/04/2018 - 12:00am

If you browse the dictionary and look up the word Nostimo, you'll find its Greek in its origin and means, "delicious."

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Hat Creek Burger Company's 12th location will be opening in San Marcos on the second week of July. Daily Record photo by Denise Cathey

Hat Creek Burger Company opening soon

Wed, 07/04/2018 - 12:00am

Hat Creek Burger Company, the family-friendly, fast-casual restaurant based in Austin, is preparing to open its twelfth location in San Marcos the second week of July.

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Westlake Eye Specialists Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Michael Way performs a LipiFlow treatment on a patient with Dry Eye. Photo courtesy of Westlake Eye Specialists