Seasonal allergies affect 50 million Americans each year, but some simple tips can help alleviate symptoms. Photo by pathdoc/stock.Adobe.com
(StatePoint) Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.
Women in leadership roles throughout San Marcos gathered on March 8 for a Women's Symposium hosted by the San Marcos Lions Club and the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center. Left, attendees launch personalized paper planes into the air during the symposium. Photos by Rowe Ray
The San Marcos Lions Club and Hays-Caldwell Women's Center joined together on International Women’s Day last week to host a Women's Symposium on Service at the San Marcos Activity Center.
If you are considering what to put in your spring garden, don't miss the opportunity to plant herbs that flourish in Central Texas' hot and dry conditions and can lend flavor to food as well as beauty to the garden. Photo courtesy of Joe Urbach
Time to get the spring garden in the ground. Though some of us started early, Mother Nature, as she so often does, tossed a late freeze our way and many
Cotton rats are primarily herbivores, but will indulge in the occasional egg. Photo by Gary Leavens/ Flickr
Let’s hear it for the cotton rat. This small rodent is abundant in our area, and indeed throughout Texas. Hawks, eagles and owls all enjoy eating them. It’s called cotton
San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. I’ve been researching my family history. I found that some of my ancestors lived on a big island in Denmark
This column, "The Journey Continues," celebrates three years this month and was started through a fateful encounter with Don Moore, former publisher of the San Marcos Daily Record. Since arriving
What I thought was an interesting article in a Recycling Today newsletter is the subject for today. It concerns fires at waste and recycling facilities and a primary cause. “Known
During last years session of San Marcos Parks and Recreation's Spring Break Camp, campers dive onto the pile of beads as they use their clothespin “beaks” to grab color-coded beads representing different types of food and materials for a science-based activity at the Discovery Center. Daily Record file photo by Denise Cathey
Spring Break may already be here, but there’s still time to plan activities and staycations for all those staying put during the school holiday.
Mermaid Society Founder July Moreno and owner of Wonder World Cave and Park Kristin Williams are joining in a community partnership to promote and preserve San Marcos' unique tourism history. Daily Record photo by Denise Cathey
The Mermaid Society and Wonder World Cave and Park are entering into a new community partnership in the spirit of preserving the unique and prehistoric history that helped launch San Marcos’ touris
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(Family Features) Turn your St. Patrick's Day celebration into a chance to enjoy Irish heritage with hearty foods and a lively atmosphere.
Caregivers often find themselves going from one health crisis to another and the challenges can quickly become overwhelming. But having a working knowledge of Medicare resources can help strike a balance. Freeuse photo
The phone call can come at any hour. Your elderly parent has fallen ill and needs your help. If you haven’t gotten the call yet, chances are you will.
Have you ever been somewhere and heard a favorite song come on the radio and you were instantly transported to a memory that made you feel good?
Artist and Texas State University student Annette Essler with her piece “You Are Not Alone,” which is part of an exhibition at the Flex Space Gallery in the Joan Cole Mitte building. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey
Texas State University’s Flex Space Art Gallery will be home to an interactive art piece designed to bring awareness to sexual assault. “You are Not Alone” is a 3-D project
Fluctuating temperatures can wreak havoc on a garden, but some simple steps can be taken to prevent cold damage to plants and recover affected plants. Photo courtesy of Joe Urbach
We had a freeze. But that is Central Texas weather for you – one day you’ll be enjoying a sunny afternoon out on your patio, the next you’re bundled back
The male painted bunting is often described as the most beautiful bird in North America and as such has been nicknamed "nonpareil," or "without equal." Freeuse photo
At a recent gathering of birders, there was a discussion of what nice birds had been seen recently. A recitation of lesser goldfinch, caracara and dark-eyed junco brought favorable commentary.
We all know that all to often an excessive amount of food in the United States is wasted and ends up in landfills. Here’s some good news, taken from a
On my journey as pastor at Redwood Baptist Church, part of my routine was visiting the Hays County Jai. This was in constancy with the Bible. “When did we see
San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. My well water leaves lime deposits on vases so I know it must be hard water. Would it be a
March in National Youth Art Month, in celebration of the occasion, the Walkers' Gallery at the San Marcos Activity Center will be displaying San Marcos students' works, including "Untitled" by San Marcos High School Senior Isabella de la Iglesia. Her art teacher is Darin Wood. Photos courtesy of Linda Kelsey-Jones
As spring flowers push through the cold ground and line bare branches of trees, the grey walls of the Activity Center are popping with exuberant color of young budding artists – it’s Youth Art Mont
Five members of San Marcos Electric Utility pose with their certificates from Northwest Lineman College. From left are Thomas Medrano, David Gaona, Eddie Cunningham, Juan Gonzalez and Jorge Holguin. Photo courtesy of city of San Marcos
Five San Marcos Electric Utility (SMEU) Linemen recently completed a four-year certification program through the Northwest Lineman College, an online remote education course that requires undergoin
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