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Teens in the Driver Seat Director Russell Henk addresses attendees at the annual summit held at Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel and Conference Center. Photos courtesy of Teens in the Driver Seat

Teens in the Driver Seat holds annual summit

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

Teens across Texas and Georgia united for a weekend of learning and entertainment as the Youth Transportation Safety Program hosted their Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) Summit at the Embassy Suites

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Flu increases during the winter, when people are prone to spending more time indoors together, especially in travel situations when things like washing hands and exercising become more difficult. Free use photo

Healthy hacks every traveler should know

Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

While everyone wants to make the most of their vacation, travel can do a number on one’s health, and during flu season, the risk of feeling unwell is even higher.

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 12/08/2019 - 12:00am

Q. I’d like to try a live Christmas tree this year. I’ve seen small Italian stone pines for sale here. Are they likely to survive if planted outside in January?

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The Journey Continues: Tori Howard

Sun, 12/08/2019 - 12:00am

My journey this week takes me to a young college veteran who served overseas at Christmas. Tori Howard served in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting immediately after high school

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 12/08/2019 - 12:00am

With Christmas coming, which often brings toys for children that need to be assembled, this article in a Resource Recycling newsletter caught my eye. Reason being; although I am somewhat

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Above left "Is My Home Your Home and Your Home Mine?" by Debangana Banerjee representing India. Photos courtesy of Linda Kelsey-Jones

‘Home and the World: Longing(s) and Belonging(s)’

Sun, 12/08/2019 - 12:00am

Walkers’ Gallery invites the public to the reception “Home and the World: Longing(s) and Belonging(s),” an exhibit that celebrates the growing diversity of San Marcos. The exhibit fills the freshly

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Graphic courtesy of the City of San Marcos

3rd Annual Stronger Together Volunteer Fair

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Public Library is hosting the third annual Stronger Together Volunteer Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Americans are planning to spend an average of $1,649 on gifts this year despite consumers' top New Year's resolutions being to save more. Photos by (c) gpointstudio/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Keeping holiday spending in check

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

Americans are taking proactive steps to keep holiday spending in check and be financially ready for next year, according to an Experian national consumer survey.

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Hill Country Conservancy Founder and Chief Executive Officer George Cofer. Photo courtesy of City of Austin

Hill Country Conservancy founder & CEO announces retirement

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00am

The Hill Country Conservancy (HCC) recently announced that Founder and Chief Executive Officer George Cofer will retire from the organization in April 2020.

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Photos courtesy of Real California Milk

Savor the season with delicious, decorative cheese boards

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:00am

A cheese board, plate or course can be a delightful way to savor the season with family and friends, bringing together a medley of tastes and textures.