My journey this week takes me to the death of George Floyd and the examination of racism. Literally pick-up loads of print have been offered on the subject; I want to add my thoughts on this especially important subject.
Q. I am partial to the PBS costume dramas on Masterpiece Theater. In January, I watched “Sanditon.” Then I forgot to record several episodes. Does the library have that series on DVD
As the coronavirus is still affecting our lives, the protests nationwide are now the most seen news. While the following information, taken from the Electronic Recycling Update newsletter, has nothing to do with the protests, I hope this info is interesting and informative to you.
This is a time when lots of wildlife babies are being born and many of them are unnecessarily picked up by well-meaning people who think they are making rescues.
The San Marcos Public Library has found ways to move many of their programs and resources to the internet in order to keep serving the community throughout the pandemic . Daily Record file photo
The San Marcos Public Library has been working to find ways to revamp and rethink important summer programs — like the Summer Reading Program, puppet shows, storytimes and career resources — to make them available to the community in the wake of COVID-19.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, students and professionals at Texas State University’s Ingram Hall Makerspace (IHM) are using three-dimensional printers to produce thousands of “ear savers,” to help stave off ear chafing and infections for medical profeesionals and others that need to wear masks often. Photos courtesy of Texas State University
The masks now worn by millions worldwide have potentially life-saving benefits.
Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos has established a new scholarship fund in honor of founder Ofelia Vasquez-Philo. Above, first-year scholarship recipients Klariza Hurtado (left) and Juliana Saucedo (right). Both recieved $500 through the scholarship. Photos courtesy of Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos
Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos recently announced the establishment of a scholarship fund in honor of Ofelia Vasquez-Philo, the original founder of Centro.
One of the more distinctive items up for auction at the Burley Auction Gallery is a letter about a cholera outbreak, pictured left. Photo courtesy of Burley Auction Gallery
Burley Auction Gallery will be holding a live auction of Alamo battle relics and Republic of Texas documents at its gallery at 134 Debora Dr. in New Braunfels., beginning at 10 a.m.
Spending moments together with loved ones carries obvious benefits like time to catch up and opportunities to bond, but sharing meals actually provides definitive value for families.
Although I dislike having to continue bringing up how the coronavirus is affecting our lives, including recycling, both here and abroad, as long it remains, it is the news. Thus, I hope this information, taken from the Plastics Recycling Update newsletter, is interesting and informative to you.
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