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Above, Industry's Smoked Chicken Tacos — a hearty serving of smoked chicken with mango hot sauce, cilantro, red cabbage, avocado crema and cotija cheese on a corn tortilla served with chips and salsa verde. Below, Industry's Smoked Salmon Burger — smoked salmon with tomato, chipotle aioli, pickled onions, greens and poblano ranch served with chips and salsa verde. Also, featured, crispy fries topped with Parmesan cheese and served with smoked ketchup. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Industry

Fri, 07/24/2020 - 12:05am

With a flavorful menu, plenty of libations on tap and an atmosphere that pays homage to owners Harlan Scott and Cody Taylor’s extensive service industry experience, Industry has carved its spot amo

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Jason Giulietti

Attracting high-quality employers is key to better paying jobs

Wed, 07/22/2020 - 7:08pm

When companies like Amazon, Urban Mining, SmileDirectClub, Visionary Fiber Technology and others establish a new facility in our region, this accomplishment does not happen by chance.

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The Economist: Universities and COVID-19

Wed, 07/22/2020 - 7:05pm

As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged this spring, college campuses across the United States swiftly sent students home in droves and switched to online distance learning.

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Butterflies, bees, moths and hummingbirds all flock to the sweet nectar of the Vermillionaire cuphea . Photo by Norman Winter

The last few years Vermillionaire cuphea has become a must have plant for several parts of my landscape. I have actually had hummingbirds hitting on them in my driveway as I got them out of the car. Even though it is now late July it is a must have plant for all Central Texas Gardeners.

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 07/19/2020 - 12:00am

Like most of you, we had hoped (and prayed) that the coronavirus would be almost history by this time, not still one of the primary topics across our nation. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Thus, again we will touch on the subject as addressed in an article in the Resource Recycling newsletter.

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The Journey Continues: Fred Barnard

Sun, 07/19/2020 - 12:00am

My journey this week takes me to the ministry of visitation and its importance during this pandemic. In my Pastoral class at Seminary, I remember two points about hospital visitation: “Don’s sit on the bed and don’t stay longer than 15 minutes.” When I was hospitalized years later, I understood the importance of this guidance when a friend of mind came in the room with a coffee pot and a bedroll!

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 07/19/2020 - 12:00am

San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200

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(Left to right) Alli Records, secretary; her niece, Catherine Wicker; volunteer, Tegan Debrock, Vice President; Hannah Durrance, President; and Kristen Holt-Sierra, Treasurer. Photo submitted by HOME Center of Central Texas

HOME Center of Central Texas provides outreach, services for homeless populations in San Marcos

Sun, 07/19/2020 - 12:00am

Scrolling through Hannah Durrance’s Facebook feed, you’ll find the usual personal announcements and a smattering of shared news stories interspersed with requests such as this:

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Exploring Nature: Bats

Sun, 07/19/2020 - 12:00am

Bats have had some bad publicity lately, what with tales of a deadly virus starting in a Chinese “wet” market, where, among other delectables, bats were served up as food.