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Everything from antique to collectible books greeted patrons arriving at the sale.
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In excess of 450 patrons attended the recent Friends of the Library Book Sale.
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Getting some additional exercise beyond their game efforts, members of the Texas State Women's Volleyball team celebrate the moving of 7.5 tons of books to aid the sale.
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Book worms eat up San Marcos Public Library Book Sale

The first library book sale of 2023, sponsored by Friends of the Library in support of the San Marcos Public Library, is in the record books as a major success.

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From Left to Right: Okeanos board member Lucy Johnson, Jester and Okeanos Founding Board member Rodney Van Oudekerke, Best 2023 Yardi Gras decorations winner Kelvon Hansen, Yardi Gras Sponsor and owner of OMG seafood owner Shane Billiot, Best 2023 Yardi Gras decorations winner Neil Ely, 2023 Parade Captain Molly Ann Garcia, Okeanos Founding Board member Greg Wurzbach and Queen of Okeanos 2023 Ellen Ault.
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AKYA Salon owners Kelvon Hansen and Neil Ely, winners of the 2023 Yardi Gras contest.
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Dr. Jeffrey Ault and Ellen Ault to reign over Mardi Gras Festivities

Dr. Jeffrey Ault and Mrs. Ellen Ault will reign as King and Queen Okeanos XI during upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations in San Marcos. Succeeding King and Queen Okeanos X, Wayne Kraemer and Ann DuPont, the pair will lead the Krewe’s annual Mardi Gras parade at noon Feb. 18, through the historic districts of San Marcos.

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The Economist: Flying High

It’s been about three years since COVID-19 and measures taken to slow its spread brought the world to a screeching halt. One of the hardest hit industries was airlines. The numbers of travelers through TSA checkpoints fell from over two million most days in February 2020 to fewer than 100,000 per day through part of April (a drop of more than 95%).

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