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From left to right are graduate student Erika Garcia Villatoro, Dr. Clint Allred, Research Associate Kimberly Allred, graduate student Jordan Hillman and graduate student Jennifer DeLuca. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Texas A&M study links BPA to IBD

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 12:00am

COLLEGE STATION – A recent study in a preclinical model of inflammatory bowel disease shows dietary exposure to bisphenol-A, or BPA, found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, can increase m

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The Journey Continues: Bible Quiz Part 2

Sun, 07/15/2018 - 12:00am

The Journey Column this week will challenge your restful summer with this Bible Quiz. The following questions were framed by Gary M. Burge, a New Testament professor at Wheaton College

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 07/15/2018 - 12:00am

Q. I like to stop at Balmorhea State Park when I drive to El Paso on Interstate 10. I mentioned that to someone and they said the park is closed.

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 07/15/2018 - 12:00am

Hope you don’t mind, but even though I thought I had covered the changes we might expect with the new restrictions China has for accepting imported recycled materials, an article

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2016 King of SPLASH Chris Rue, Mermaid Society SMTX Dounder July Moreno and 2016 Mermaid Queen Shirley Rogers. Daily Record archive photo by Denise Cathey

Mermaid Society announces 2018 Royal Court

Sun, 07/15/2018 - 12:00am

The Mermaid Society SMTX is ramping up for another year of festivities, and part of those preparations mean naming the individuals that will serve as this year’s Royal Court. 2018

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This year's lineup includes headliners like Tame Impala (above), Bassnector, Snoop Dog and Modest Mouse.

Float Fest comes to town next weekend

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 12:00am

One week from today, they will be streaming into town.

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A necklace pendent created out of bullet casings by featured July artist Thomas Myer of Outlaw Artisan Jewelry. Photos courtesy of Art Squared

Art Squared Market sizzling in July

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 12:00am

The heat may be on when the Art Squared Arts Market returns on Saturday, July 14, but it is always a cool place to visit.

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The Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicated their 20th home last Saturday, that now belongs to the Lemoine family. Submitted photo

Wimberley's Habitat dedicates 20th home

Thu, 07/12/2018 - 12:00am

“Our first night in our new home was great,” Abby Lemoine, the newest Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity partner, said. “The energy was awesome. We had friends over helping us move.

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The San Antonio-based vegan and vegetarian fast food restaurant Earth Burger will be opening their San Marcos location this month on Hopkins Street. Daily Record photo by Denise Cathey

Earth Burger lands in San Marcos

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 12:00am

Earth Burger, an all veggie burger stand that opened in San Antonio in 2014, will expand and open a location in San Marcos, Texas this month.

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Dietary Services Director at Central Texas Medical Center Robert Hicks (middle) was awarded the Illuminating Excellence Award by Premier. Photo courtesy of CTMC

Dietary services director recognized at national forum

Tue, 07/10/2018 - 12:00am

Dietary Services Director at Central Texas Medical Center Robert Hicks was recognized by Premier, a leading healthcare improvement company, for his accomplishments and improvements in operations.