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From left are Max Stuart, city Video Production Specialist Dan Robertson, Downtown Grounds keeper Jeremy Gonzales, Fire Battalion Chief John Koenig, Fire Marshall Kelly Kistner, Fire Engineer Bobby Nance, Fire Captain Frank Arredondo, Fire Battalion Chief Howie Minor, Fire Fighter Zane Willard, Fire Chief Les Stephens and Main Street Program Coordinator Josie Falletta. Photo courtesy of the City of San Marcos

Fire Station #1 wins Partner of the Month Award

Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Main Street Program has designated San Marcos Fire Station #1 Partner of the Month for May to celebrate the Fire Department’s commitment to public safety and community engagement.

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The San Marcos Premium Outlets is offering locals extra perks and savings every Wednesday from June through December. Daily Record file photo by Rachel Willis

Premium Outlets invites locals to shop & save

Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:00am

Being a local has its perks.

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Simplify Summer on the Grill

Wed, 06/05/2019 - 12:00am

Summer is typically a busy time for families, making those moments you spend together all the more precious.

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Cottage Kitchen Luncheon

Wed, 06/05/2019 - 12:00am

The Heritage Guild will host lunch at the Charles S. Cock House Museum, located at 400 E. Hopkins Street, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, June 7.

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Don't Let Stroke Strike Twice

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 12:00am

Not all strokes can be prevented, but making healthy lifestyle choices, like exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and treating conditions such as high blood sugar, cholesterol and

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A Handle on your Health: Electronic Medical Records

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 12:00am

Electronic medical records or electronic health records — EMR or EHR — have been shoved down our throats since the early 2000s and pretty much all doctors hate them.

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 06/02/2019 - 12:00am

San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. I am here to pick up books for a friend who isn’t getting out of the house much these days.

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 06/02/2019 - 12:00am

We all have probably heard the term "Thinking outside the box,” thinking of new and improved/ easier ways to do things. Thus, when I saw an article in a recent

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The Journey Continues: Diane Insley

Sun, 06/02/2019 - 12:00am

My journey this week takes me to San Marcos Public Library and its Director Diane Insley. During my formative years on a ranch in west Texas, I accompanied my mother

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Above left, from left are Heritage Home Tour Planner Renee Graham, treasure chest recipient Dr. Rosina Ruiz Valle, Heritage Communication Chair Cathy Dillon and Heritage Home Tour Chair Debbie Austin on the front porch of the 2019 Heritage Home Tour Designer House. Photos courtesy of Renee Graham

Wrapping up the 44th Annual Heritage Home Tour

Sun, 06/02/2019 - 12:00am

If you attended the 44th Annual Heritage Home Tour you experienced a few new fun things to do during the event. This year, the Heritage Association of San Marcos started