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Salt is necessary in small amounts, but too often people consume it to excess. Small changes can help individuals reduce their sodium intake.
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Must-haves when hosting game night at home

Sun, 07/23/2023 - 5:00am

Game night makes for a fun way to get together with friends. Competitive fire may not disappear on game night, but the atmosphere is generally more laid back. Indeed, a great game night is less about the games and more about the laughs and fun to be had.

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The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative updated with Texas State University as the title sponsor of the event. Pictured are Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, Chamber President and CEO Page Michel and Dr. Shetay Ashford-
Hanserd with ACCEYSS.
Daily Record photo by
Dalton Sweat

Senator Judith Zaffirini Representative Chief of Staff Jorge Ramirez.
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Texas House Representative Erin Zwiener Representative Chief of Staff Miguel Arredondo.
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Glenn Hamer, CEO Texas Association of Business, spoke on the importance of Chambers of Commerce and the future of business in Texas.
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Students from the Gary Job Corps Material Handling Course assisted the set-up for the luncheon and students from the Student Government Association were greeting the attendees that were attending the Luncheon. Pictured are Gary Job Corps Material Handling students Jkhar Solomon, Salvador Mondragon, Chadwick Young, Johntrell Butler, Student Government Association Cynthia Eaglin, Laniya Grayson, SGA Coordinator Hope Powell, Business Community Liaison Randolph Goodman. Texas House Representative Erin Zwiener Representative Chief of Staff Miguel Arredondo, Senator Judith Zaffirini Representative Chief of Staff Jorge Ramirez, San Marcos Councilman Matthew Mendoza, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, San Marcos Chamber President/CEO Page Michel, and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.
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San Marcos Chamber of Commerce hosts recap of state legislature impacts

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored an opportunity to gain insight into how the bills passed by the 2023 Texas Legislature in its biennial session will affect Central Texas.

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Saturday was the biggest day of business for Lion's Club Tube Rentals to date. Pictured is Lion's Club Tube Rental General Manager Mark Jalufka between rows of tubes.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

Above is the sign hanging outside of the tube rental business with a lion holding a sign with the club's motto.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

PHENOMENAL FLOAT

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 12:00am

Lions Club tube rental sets new weekend record

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A fire at Ruby Ranch in the outskirts between Buda and Dripping Springs burned more than 40 acres this week.
Photo provided by North Hays County Fire/Rescue

Wildfire burns more than 40 acres near Buda

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 12:00am

A wildfire near Buda burned more than 40 acres this week before being contained, according to information provided by the Hays County Office of Emergency Management.

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Boyfriend rages when demands for sex are denied

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 12:00am

Dear Abby

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As part of the ongoing summer activities available for children and teens through the San Marcos Consolidated ISD, students started arriving this week ready to dress as wizards or other characters in the Summer Drama Camp. Campers were on point to get their thespian skills ready for the new school year, including acting, dancing for performance, improvisation and art skills.
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LOOK OUT BROADWAY

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

LOOK OUT BROADWAY

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Cyrus Gray

DA files to dismiss murder case against Gray

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

Case backlog shrinking, still looms large

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City seeks volunteers to serve on boards and commissions

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

The city of San Marcos needs volunteers to take on several open positions on a variety of boards and commissions.

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Dear Abby

Woman hopes for a deeper connection with new DIL

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: Twelve years ago, my son “Will” married “Mara.” They dated in high school, wound up at the same college and eloped during their freshman year (way too young). In spite of their somewhat rocky relationship over the years, Mara and I always got along well. She became the daughter I never had, and she referred to me as “my other mom” when introducing me to her friends.

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ECONOMIST: Canary in coal mine

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

Canaries were historically used in coal mines to provide an early warning of dangerous gases. The CNBC rankings, where Texas continues to fall, should be viewed in a similar light.