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Above, Kahvie Café partnered with local artist and Texas State Student, Michelle Tackett, to create a mural that captures the spirit of San Marcos and inspires the local community. Photo courtesy of Kahvie Café

Kahvie Café supports local artist with new mural in San Marcos

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 6:55pm

Kahvie Café, a new coffee shop in San Marcos, which opened at the start of the pandemic, partnered with local artist and Texas State student, Michelle Tackett, to create a mural that captures the s

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Jason Mock

San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce takes part in COVID testing program

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 6:35pm

When it comes to business, timing is of the utmost importance. There is a saying that time is the only thing in life you can’t get back, and that’s correct.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Construction and COVID

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 6:30pm

Every industry has been impacted by the pandemic, though obviously to varying degrees.

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Katie Stagliano is Founder and Chief Extinctive Gardner for Katie’s Krops whose mission is to empower youth to start and maintain vegetable gardens donating the produce to feed those in need.

Garden Treasure Tomato: A star of Katie’s Krops and your garden, too

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

Two Garden Treasures have come together for a magnificent purpose and that is getting food to those who need it most. It is a story that is still being written and one that will tug at gardener’s hearts across the country.

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Exploring Nature: Good Eats

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

In my far-flung travels, I have had the pleasure of staying at some fine hotels and resorts and partaking of some mouthwatering dishes.

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7 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a socially distant manner

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

The last year has been challenging for social butterflies, as the COVID-19 pandemic has limited opportunities to socialize in person with close friends and family members.

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Calaboose African American History Museum presents ‘The Divine Nine Virtual Story-time’

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

The Calaboose African American History Museum presents “The Divine Nine Virtual Story-time” with the D9 sisterhood of the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho sororities.

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The Journey Continues: What’s in my billfold?

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

My journey this week starts with “cleaning out” my billfold. One item that I have carried for the last 55 years is my original copy of the Military Code of Conduct issued to me when I entered the service. Veterans would recognize this 2-inch x3-inch card, although my copy is so worn it is almost unreadable. The card is distributed to all active-duty personnel. It is especially applicable at times of war or imprisonment. Wikipedia described the “Code of the United States Fighting Force as an ethics guide and a United States Department of Defense directive consisting of the six articles. It is considered an important part of tradition and US military doctrine but is not ‘formal military law’ in the manner of the Uniform Code of Military Justice or of international law, such as the Geneva Conventions.” This Military Code of Conduct is as follows:

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Tobias Elementary receives Kindness Certified School recognition

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

The world can use some extra joy right now and the students at Tobias Elementary are doing their part to uplift their community with kindness, compassion, unity and respect. To recognize Tobias Elementary School’s ongoing commitment to kindness and its participation in the 10th annual Great Kindness Challenge, it has been designated as a “Kindness Certified School” by Kids for Peace.