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Above, Herbert's Taco Hut's Combination Plate, which features two cheese enchiladas, a bean, cheese, tomato and lettuce chalupa, guacamole, rice and beans. Below, Herbert's beef enchilada plate — two beef enchiladas paired with refried beans and rice. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo and Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Herbert's Taco Hut

Thu, 11/12/2020 - 7:25pm

If you’re looking for a gooey, cheesy and delightful enchilada paired with refried beans and rice then Herbert’s Taco Hut is just the spot.

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Above, Kristin and Monte Sheffield pose for a photo outside of Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard. Submitted photo

Sheffield named 2020 Wild American Shrimp Chef of the Year

Thu, 11/12/2020 - 7:24pm

Wild American Shrimp, the American Shrimp Processors Association’s marketing program for wild-caught Gulf and South Atlantic Shrimp, has named Chef Monte Sheffield, Chef/Owner of Palmer’s Restaura

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Record-breaking year for economic development sets stage for 2021

Wed, 11/11/2020 - 6:26pm

In a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic impact it brought, there is no doubt this year has been one of unexpected change and challenges.

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The Economist: Beyond the Election

Wed, 11/11/2020 - 6:26pm

The presidential election is (almost) over, and sorting through the new directions under President-elect Biden has begun.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 11/08/2020 - 5:00am

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The Journey Continues: Thoughts on Veterans Day 2020

Sun, 11/08/2020 - 5:00am

Deeply woven into my journey is being both a veteran and a Christian. Veterans share a camaraderie and the warmth of brotherhood when we meet. I always say, “I know your heart,” because of our shared military experiences. Looking forward to Veterans Day, we are reminded that service to the nation comes at a cost — putting service to the nation above self. I share with you now a recollection from a leadership class I attended on active duty. The invited speaker challenged us to not make our life values based on a selfish “me” which is expressed in the saying: self-preservation is the first law of nature. He said, rather, a better law of nature is based on dual/ life value, which means “you and me.” He gave the following story to illustrate his point:

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Conundrum on Coleus creates a pollinator pinching perplexity

Here the ColorBlaze Wicked Hot coleus makes a perfect backdrop for a Monarch butterfly feeding on Luscious Royale Cosmo lantana. Photos by Norman Winter

The blooms of the ColorBlaze Wicked Hot coleus, if left on the plant will attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

This Ruby-throated Hummingbird found the ColorBlaze Wicked Hot coleus to be just perfect. Photos by Norman Winter

Conundrum on Coleus creates a pollinator pinching perplexity

Sun, 11/08/2020 - 5:00am

As if 2020 couldn’t get more challenging, I have now run head on into a conundrum on Coleus or to put it more succinctly, a perplexity on pinching. First a little jaunt into my history with coleus.

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Allenwood site staff stand with their new delivery van, donated by St. David’s Foundation. Pictured from left to right:Annlise Hernandez, office assisnant; Jerry the driver and office assistant; Liz Denson, site manager; and Karen Walpole, Combined Community Action communications director. Photo by Celeste Hollister

Grant helps Meals on Wheels purchase new van to serve area seniors

Sun, 11/08/2020 - 5:00am

This October, Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area (MOWRCA) received a brand new reason to be grateful. The program, which provides meals to local senior citizens and veterans, received a new delivery van through a grant from the St. David’s Foundation.

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Pianist Gav Sears to play at San Mercado. Photo courtesy of the Price Center.

San Mercado coming to Price Center twice in November

Sun, 11/08/2020 - 5:00am

San Marcos’ only downtown, monthly, community market — the Price Center’s San Mercado — will happen twice in November to help vendors and shoppers with extra local shopping opportunities prior to the holiday season. The monthly markets will run from 9 a.m. 2 p.m., Saturday Nov. 14 and again on Saturday, Nov. 28 (aka Shop Small Saturday) in conjunction with the San Marcos Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the San Marcos Art League’s Art Squared from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both events take place on the Historic Courthouse Square, a short walk from the Price Center. Each event will feature live musical entertainment and COVID-safe precautions, including required mask wearing by all vendors and shoppers, outdoor and indoor vendors spaced safely apart with plenty of fresh air flowing through the facility. The Downtown Association of San Marcos (DASM) will also provide pedicabs to help shuttle shoppers from place to place on Nov. 14.

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WillThrive Foundation to host virtual forum to help anxiety, depression in teens

Sun, 11/08/2020 - 5:00am

The WillThrive Foundation will host its first community event on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. With the onset of the global pandemic, anxiety in teens is on the rise. Local healthcare professionals, district representatives, and parents present their perspectives in this informative 90-minute virtual discussion.