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Maximiliano Morales, Chilean agricultural engineer and founder of andeswines.com, has been working to restore abandoned and failing Chilean vineyards growing rare grapes and now he's looking for Texas investors. Photo courtesy of AgroWine Lab

Chilean vine restoration looks for Texas investors

Wed, 01/02/2019 - 12:00am

Maximiliano Morales, agricultural engineer and founder of andeswines.com, presented 17 years of research of the vineyards in Patagonia onboard a National Geographic Explorer Expedition Ship in the Chilean Fjords last

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A Resolution for better brain health

Tue, 01/01/2019 - 12:00am

(StatePoint) Alzheimer’s Disease is expected to impact nearly 14 million Americans by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. So, as you set your New Year’s resolutions for 2019, consider the

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Central Texas Medical Center recently received the Leapfrog Group's "A" rating for patient safety. Daily Record file photo

CTMC receives ‘A’ for Patient Safety

Tue, 01/01/2019 - 12:00am

Central Texas Medical Center was awarded an "A" from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. This is the fourth time CTMC has been honored with the designation that

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Volunteer Claudia Reyes and PATH certified physical therapist Suzanne Braden walk on either side of Jude Gates, 5, as they situate his legs properly on his horse during his riding session at RED Arena. The nonprofit works to empower children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted therapies, therapeutic riding lessons, job training programs and other activities. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

Empowerment through equine-assisted therapy

Sun, 12/30/2018 - 12:00am

San Marcos is no longer a one horse town. RED Arena, an equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding lessons nonprofit, has officially opened its doors and services to the greater San

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The Journey Continues: The Rest of the Story

Sun, 12/30/2018 - 12:00am

The past two weeks this column examined the birth of Christ, our Savior, and the arrival of the Magi. Today, we continue the holy family’s journey with the rest of

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 12/30/2018 - 12:00am

Between the holidays, an item in the Recycling Today newsletter caught my eye, probably because I really hadn’t given that much thought to having a special container just for recycling

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 12/30/2018 - 12:00am

Q. I sent out my charitable donations late this year. Will I still be able to deduct them from my 2018 IRS return if the charity doesn’t cash them until

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Bold Beauty Project Texas model Deb Lewin. Photo by Pam Showalter

Bold Beauty Project to open in Central Texas

Fri, 12/28/2018 - 12:00am

Deb Lewin was an international athlete, representing two countries in field hockey and squash for a time, until her car was broadsided in 1996. “I sustained a traumatic brain injury,

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Transwestern briefing anticipates demand for commercial property

Thu, 12/27/2018 - 9:04am

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Tips for a smooth tax season

Thu, 12/27/2018 - 9:02am

(StatePoint) Though Tax Day happens every year, it still seems to take many Americans by surprise. This year, don’t miss the deadline or let this crucial to-do loom large over your head.