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In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, students and professionals at Texas State University’s Ingram Hall Makerspace (IHM) are using three-dimensional printers to produce thousands of “ear savers,” to help stave off ear chafing and infections for medical profeesionals and others that need to wear masks often. Photos courtesy of Texas State University

Texas State’s Makerspace creates ‘Ear Savers’

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 12:00am

The masks now worn by millions worldwide have potentially life-saving benefits.

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Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos has established a new scholarship fund in honor of founder Ofelia Vasquez-Philo. Above, first-year scholarship recipients Klariza Hurtado (left) and Juliana Saucedo (right). Both recieved $500 through the scholarship. Photos courtesy of Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos

Centro awards local high school students

Thu, 06/04/2020 - 12:00am

Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos recently announced the establishment of a scholarship fund in honor of Ofelia Vasquez-Philo, the original founder of Centro.

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One of the more distinctive items up for auction at the Burley Auction Gallery is a letter about a cholera outbreak, pictured left. Photo courtesy of Burley Auction Gallery

Burley Auction Gallery holding auction of items from 2008 Alamo excavation

Wed, 06/03/2020 - 12:00am

Burley Auction Gallery will be holding a live auction of Alamo battle relics and Republic of Texas documents at its gallery at 134 Debora Dr. in New Braunfels., beginning at 10 a.m.

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The benefits of family meals

Tue, 06/02/2020 - 12:00am

Spending moments together with loved ones carries obvious benefits like time to catch up and opportunities to bond, but sharing meals actually provides definitive value for families.

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The Journey Continues: Reflecting on Memorial Day

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 12:00am

My journey to Memorial Day this year:

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PBS stations will air the first season of "The Highpointers," a travel show created by and starring Texas State alumnus Branndon Bargo and his brother Greg Bargo. Above, Branndon Bargo rappels down the Grand Tetons. Photos courtesy of Texas State University

Texas State alumnus Branndon Bargo takes television to new heights

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 12:00am

This summer, as households across the country search for their next binge-worthy TV show, local PBS stations will air the first season of "The Highpointers" with the Bargo brothers, a travel show created by and starring Texas State University alumnus Branndon Bargo (B.A. 1999) and his brother Greg Bargo.

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EXPLORING NATURE: LIGHTNING BUGS

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 12:00am

Among the delights of a summer night around my place are the flashing, flying lightning bugs. Or, if you prefer a different terminology, the fireflies.

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 12:00am

Although I dislike having to continue bringing up how the coronavirus is affecting our lives, including recycling, both here and abroad, as long it remains, it is the news. Thus, I hope this information, taken from the Plastics Recycling Update newsletter, is interesting and informative to you.

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ANSWERS TO GO with Susan Smith

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 12:00am

Q. Why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore? When did that happen?

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reopened most state parks for day visits and camping, including Lake Mineral Wells State Park, with certain safety guidlines in place. Photos courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

TPWD resumes overnight reservations at Texas State Parks

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 12:00am

On May 27, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) started allowing visitors to make camping reservations at state parks with arrival dates between June 1 and Sept. 7.