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Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am
Q. I really loved the book Uprooted by Naomi Novik. Could you recommend some other books like it?
Q. I really loved the book Uprooted by Naomi Novik. Could you recommend some other books like it?
My journey this week took me to Redwood Baptist Church; the Sunday message on Thanksgiving was preached by the Associate Pastor, Michael Johnson. Johnson is a graduate of Texas A&M Kingsville, and retired from The Community Action, Inc, of Hays, Caldwell and Blanco Counties. He has experience in benevolence with a diverse population through his volunteer work for Hays County Salvation Army. His intense study of the Scriptures has blessed his ministry.
Ben Franklin wanted to name turkeys the United States national bird. Photo by Metro Graphics
Many people enjoy birds and admire their colorful feathers, soaring flight and lovely songs.
Divorce is common in our society, but that doesn’t make it any easier to navigate.
Jason Giulietti
As I think about what to be thankful for during Thanksgiving 2020, I consider how resilient our region was in the last year.
Student debt has been a growing problem for years and needs to be thoughtfully addressed. Recently, there have been calls for some type of uniform debt relief as part of a stimulus package.
Supporting local farmers and businesses during this time can have a powerful impact on small town economy. Photo by Metro Graphics
The importance of shopping locally has been emphasized with increasing urgency in recent years. Events like Small Business Saturday and Plaid Friday have brought some muchneeded attention to the importance of shopping local, which is even more crucial now as so many small businesses try to survive the pandemic.
Debby Butler.
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos has welcomed Debra (Debby) Butler of Luling as its new museum manager.
Niagara Falls flows at around 700,000 gallons per second. Photo by Metro Graphics
I do love a waterfall.
San Marcos-born hip-hop R&B creator Victor Uzimaki.
Uzimaki as his stage persona, Wevo Lorng.
(Left) With a style that’s part The Weeknd, part Post Malone, Wevo Lorng performs at Bad Habits Hookah Lounge.
(Right) Victor with his Brother, Raymond, who took him in after becoming homeless in 2016. Submitted photos.
Times of strife and hardship will define a person’s character. When faced with crisis, a person can either choose to face it or continue to run away. For San Marcos-born hip-hop and R&B creator Victor Uzimaki, the choice to stand and face his conflicts has been a long and difficult fight, but he’s used it to build up a well of strength, one he hopes to someday channel into something far larger than himself.
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