Downtown business closing after 41 years

After 41 years of business, a downtown legend known as Heartworks Co. Paper Bear will be closing its doors in 2020. 

In 1978, Carol Powers opened Heartworks Co. on San Marcos’ downtown square after having less luck finding a conventional job. Powers crafted jewelry and pottery at the time and wanted to share her art and the work of other artists. 

“I think it was just - it was my destiny to do this store,” Powers said as she sat among the cases filled with beads, charms, and jewelry that form one part of the current store.