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Road construction and drainage improvements for the La Cima subdivision Phase 1 Roadway Improvements to Centerpoint Road and Central Park Loop have been completed and are now open. Daily Record photo by Denise Cathey

The road to La Cima opens

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 12:00am

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the road construction and drainage improvements for the La Cima development's Phase 1 roadway improvements to Centerpoint Ro

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Abbey Carnes, assistant vice president/director of marketing and sales at Ozona National Bank, was recently elected to the Independent Bankers Associations of Texas (IBAT) Leadership Division Board as well as Region 7 president, which includes San Marcos and the surrounding area. Photo courtesy of IBAT

Local banker elected to statewide board

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 12:00am

The Leadership Division of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) elected new board members during the 33rd Annual IBAT Leadership Conference at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Countr

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School vending machines, junk food marketing and even fundraisers can take a toll on children's food choices at schools across the U.S. Photo by adrian_ilie825/Adobe Stock

Promoting healthy eating habits at school

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 12:00am

(StatePoint) Fast food coupons used as prizes, candy sale fundraisers, vending machine exteriors – these are just a few examples of the kinds of junk food marketing that regularly takes place in U.

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Photos courtesy of Lone Star

Lone Star rolls out camo cans

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 12:00am

Lone Star Brewing Co. today announced the rollout of its annual “camo campaign,” one of the brewer’s most popular promotions with broad appeal to outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen statewide.

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A class practices Tai Chi at Balance Academy in Wimberley. This Labor Day Balance Academy and The Namaste Getaway will be hosting free yoga classes all day as part of the Austin Free Day of Yoga. Photo courtesy of Deborah Charnes

Free Day of Yoga Labor Day event

Tue, 08/28/2018 - 12:00am

For the 20th year, Austin yoga teachers and studios have united to bring Austin and neighboring communities free yoga classes all day Labor Day, to heighten awareness of the benefits of yoga.

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Managing prediabetes and high blood pressure

Tue, 08/28/2018 - 12:00am

(StatePoint) Even as chronic diseases like prediabetes and high blood pressure touch more and more Americans, physicians are urging patients to keep in mind that early detection is key, and that ch

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 08/26/2018 - 12:00am

San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. I need a copy of my GED certificate. I earned my GED many years ago, and misplaced the certificate. My

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The Journey Continues...

Sun, 08/26/2018 - 12:00am

My journey this week took me to McAllen, Texas, because for several months Judy and I have felt the urgency from the Holy Spirit to understand the needs of the

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 08/26/2018 - 12:00am

Came across an article in a Resource Recycling newsletter which might have some useful suggestions/tips for all involved in curbside recycling or drop-off site recycling. Most were common sense ideas,

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Wedding & Commencement Announcement

Sun, 08/26/2018 - 12:00am

With great joy, George and Kristine Berry of New Braunfels, Texas and formerly of San Marcos, announce major milestones in the life of their daughter, Katherine Michelle Berry. In May