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During last year's Mistick Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras parade Lilly Bell, Bailey Jenkins and Aubrey Jenkins stand along the parade route in their matching Mardi Gras outfits to catch candy and goodies. Daily Record file photo by Denise Cathey

San Marcos celebrates Carnival

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 12:00am

San Marcos’ original Carnival Krewe – The Mistick Krewe of Okeanos — is once again bringing the spirit and traditions of Carnival to San Marcos, with its 7th annual Okeanos

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Queen of Carnival

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 12:00am

San Marcos’ first Mardi Gras Krewe was named after the Greek deity of rivers, Okeanos, so it’s fitting that this year’s Queen of Okeanos has had a lifelong love for

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 12:00am

Whenever I see an 80 to 90 percent redemption rate – read recycling/returned rate – it catches my attention. Thus this article in a recent Recycling Today newsletter did just

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The Journey Continues: Peace

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 12:00am

My journey this week asks the question: “If you had only five minutes of time to share your faith, what would you say?” I would use the words of Jesus:

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Companion planting different crops in close proximity to each other can help with pest control, maximizing use of space and increase crop productivity in a well maintained garden. Photo courtesy of Joe Urbach

Growth in Gardening: Companion Gardening

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 12:00am

I am jumping on the companion gardening bandwagon with both feet this year. I have experimented with companion planting in small ways in my gardens over the last several seasons

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A print by artist Debangana Banerjee. Submitted photos

'A Room of One's Own'

Fri, 02/22/2019 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Public Library will be celebrating the expression of women artists this International Women’s Day, March 8 from 4-6 p.m., by hosting an art exhibition with all local women artists.

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A rendering of a building at the Mission at El Camino Real development. Photo courtesy of the Michaels Organization

Michaels Organization closes on workforce housing community

Thu, 02/21/2019 - 12:00am

The Michaels Organization, a national residential real estate and the private sector owner of affordable housing, has closed on $61 million in financing for Mission Trail at El Camino Real, a new m

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Consumer Tips for Fiscal Fitness

Thu, 02/21/2019 - 12:00am

While the financial world is full of acronyms and other terms that can be confusing, it’s important to be well versed.

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Eating heart smart

Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:00am

(Family Features) Sometimes making small changes can have a positive impact on your health – including heart health – like drinking more water, taking the stairs instead of the escalator and adding

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Master Gardeners offer Spring Vegetable Gardening class

Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Public Library, in conjunction with the Hays County Master Gardeners, will be holding a Spring Vegetable Gardening class on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m.