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Reverend Marilyn Andrews, 74, sings from her pulpit during the Sunday service at Wesley Chapel A.M.E Church as she has done for more than seven years. Andrews, who has devoted her time to the ministry for the past 34 years, plans to officially retire in October. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

Reverend Andrews makes ‘A joyful noise’

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

Marilyn Andrews – Reverend Andrews, if you want to get formal with her – is the minister of San Marcos’ Wesley Chapel also known as the African Methodist Episcopal or

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

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

I always enjoy seeing something in a recycling newsletter that demonstrates a company’s interest in recycling and thus promoting it. A recent Resource Recycling newsletter had not one, but two

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An example of Kathryn Welch's glass mosaics. Photo courtesy of Art Squared

Art Squared on the courthouse lawn

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 12:00am

The Art Squared Arts Market will be the hottest place in town this Saturday.

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Stores like JCPenney are offering additional savings on items during the state's sales tax holiday. All Junior's and Kid's Arizona denim will be on sale over the weekend, in addition to discounted kids haircuts at JCPenney salons. Photo courtesy of JCPenney

Back-to-school shopping this tax-free weekend

Thu, 08/09/2018 - 12:00am

San Marcos CISD starts back to school on Aug. 27 and students and families are ramping up for the school year by purchasing clothes, shoes and supplies for the academic year.

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Mike Georgoff. Submitted photo

H-E-B announces new chief product officer

Thu, 08/09/2018 - 12:00am

H-E-B, one of the nation’s leading independent food retailers and the largest privately-held employer in Texas, announced the appointment of Mike Georgoff as chief product officer, H-E-B Digital.

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Drying is one of the easiest ways to preserve garden-fresh herbs. Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company

Harvest & preserve herbs for meals year-round

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

Add a flavorful boost to any meal with garden-fresh herbs. You’ll quickly discover the difference fresh herbs make when preparing any meal or dessert.

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'Some Like It Hot' at Torchy’s Tacos

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

Torchy’s Tacos, the popular taco chain, announced the launch of thier fifth annual Some Like It Hot August Taco of the Month campaign.

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Vaccine schedules for back to school

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 12:00am

Texas children have a better likelihood of fighting off diseases circulating at school if their parents make sure they get their shots before the first bell rings.

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CTMC Home Health named 'Superior Performer'

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 12:00am

Central Texas Medical Center Home Health earned the SHPBest Superior Performer of 2017 award by Strategic Healthcare Programs after reaching an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the