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LBJ Museum, Texas State to host debate on electoral college Monday

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

The LBJ Museum of San Marcos will host a public debate on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at 7 p.m. via Zoom and featuring The LBJ Debate Society of Texas State University against The University of North Texas Debate Team. The topic for the debate is, “The United States Should Abolish the Electoral College.” Hannah Nunley and Jacob Everett of Texas State will propose the topic and Alex Delarosa and Jose Sanchez from North Texas will oppose the motion.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

October 2020

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Answers to Go

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

San Marcos Public Library

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The Journey Continues: The Charles Schulze Philosophy

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

My journey this week takes me to a column titled “The Charles Schulz Philosophy” which I read years ago, a derivative of the Peanuts by Charles Schulz comic strip. As the columnist said, “You don’t have to actually answer the questions…just ponder on them. Read the questions straight through, and you will get the point.”

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Above, Toma Taco's El Tejano plate, which comes with two cheese enchiladas, carne guisada, rice, refried beans and guacamole. Below, a chicken fajita torta served with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo and Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Toma Taco

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 7:29pm

Looking for a convenient option that serves up delicious food close to the Square then Toma Taco deserves your consideration.

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Photo courtesy of the Price Center

SHOP 1893 Resale store now open at Price Center

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 7:27pm

Like many local small businesses, the Price Center has been hit hard by its COVID-forced closure since mid-March.

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The Economist: Texas job growth

Wed, 10/21/2020 - 7:47pm

The most recent employment data indicates that the pace of hiring in Texas has slowed. In September, 40,700 net new jobs were added, compared to 111,900 in August.

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Jason Mock

In this election, vote for jobs

Wed, 10/21/2020 - 7:46pm

Every year we hear from campaigns that, “this year's election is the most important one of our lifetime,” and each year they are correct.

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A hummingbird takes the opportunity to sip from a vibrant orange Mexican sunflower.

Migrating Monarchs collect nectar from this sunny blooms. Photos by Norman Winter

The Mexican sunflower also provides nectar to Zebra longwings. Photo by Norman Winter

Mexican sunflower: Colorful pollinator champions

Sun, 10/18/2020 - 12:00am

Flaming orange flowers always catch my eye and the old-fashioned Mexican sunflower is still one of the best. They are probably catching your eye as well wherever you drive or commute in Central Texas. There may be a revival happening with this plant that I have failed to notice.

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A Word About Recycling

Sun, 10/18/2020 - 12:00am

Today, we will take time to address an item taken from a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) newsletter. It concerns something that I am quite sure annoys many of us: Junk Mail. (However, I’m also quite sure the advertisers who send it out, wouldn’t agree.)