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Linda Lacinski with Empowering Women as Leaders to Speak at Rotary Wednesday

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 12:00am

Linda Lacinski will be speaking to the Rotary Club of San Marcos on February 21 at 12 p.m. at the Texas Roadhouse, 1502 IH-35 South, San Marcos. Linda had a successful career in IT Project and Program Management at American Airlines and Sabre. She and her husband retired early and left Dallas to head south for warmer weather and proximity to the coast. In 2021, Linda joined the board of directors for the new Austin Chapter of Empowering Women as Leaders (EWL).

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The 17th annual Dam Chili Cookoff, held in Martindale, helped raise money for the San Marcos Youth Service Bureau. The weather was a little cold, which made it perfect for the chili cookoff. Above is San Marcos Police Officer Kevin Blackwood, who is stirring the SMPD team's chili. Left, Youth Service Bureau Director Julie Hollar gives out the awards, which are a smiling chili pepper.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West

Top left, Andrew Fox helped Jackson Fox stay warm in his fuzzy bear suit.
Top right, Sean Shaver peruses the offerings of the silent auction, particularly the Furly Art. Middle left, Chuck Meyer sold his ceramic wares at the event. Middle right, KR3, Mark Cantu, Tasha Barnes and Mikey Bher were on a chili team. Bottom left, Jenny Saad played music for the crowd. The Mark Jungers Band performed as well Halley-Anna Finlay and The Homebodies. Bottom right, Jill West hangs out with and Nate Hindz, who was on a chili cook off team.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West.

CHILLY FOR CHILI

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 12:00am

17th annual Dam Chili Cookoff

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Disease prognosis doesn’t dampen enjoyment of life

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I was recently diagnosed with a progressive disease for which there is no cure. It will affect me physically and mentally as I age. For now, I’m treating the symptoms and trying to minimize their effect on my day-to-day life. But this is certainly not how I expected to live out my “golden years.”

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The First Baptist Church NBC has changed its name to honor its historical ties. It is now called the New Zion Baptist Church.
Photos provided by Pastor Colby Cotton

New name, same prayer

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 5:00am

Historic church gets a new name

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Primary election early voting to begin Feb. 20

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 5:00am

The primary election is right around the corner. Election Day is on March 5, and early voting runs from Feb. 20 to March 1. This election will include the federal, state and local positions on both ballots and propositions on the Republican Primary ballot alone.

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TxDOT to hold meetings on I-35 study from Austin to SA

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 5:00am

Interstate 35 is congested. Nobody needs a study to understand that. The real question is what should be done about it. With as many as 140,000 vehicles traveling on I-35 each day between Austin and San Antonio, the Texas Department of Transportation says that the current traffic volumes exceeds the existing design configuration of the highway.

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Eye of Dog Art Center opens Figjam gallery

Shawn Logan and Anna Antoniewicz admire 'Casa Verde' by Todd Van Duren at the 'Figjam' gallery.
Daily Record photos by Jessica L. James

Wayne Jennings observes 'Unfinished Stories' by Billy Ray Mangham at the opening reception of 'Figjam' Friday night at Eye of the Dog Art Center.
Daily Record photos by Jessica L. James

Spectators indulge in the 'Figjam' gallery Friday at the display's opening night at Eye of the Dog Art Center. The gallery features 50 pieces from 22 resident artists.

Eye of Dog Art Center opens Figjam gallery

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 5:00am

On the surface, the process of making jam and creating art might not seem synonymous, but for local artists at Eye of the Dog Art Center, Friday’s opening reception of “Figjam” was a testament to work worth celebrating.

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The Hays County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation recognizing February as Spay and Neuter Awareness Month.
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County proclaims Spay Neuter Awareness

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 5:00am

There is quite a problem with stray animals in the county. The San Marcos Animal Shelter is constantly posting that it received more than 20 animals on any given day. With the need for responsible pet ownership in mind, Hays County Commissioners Court proclaimed Feb. 2024 as Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. The court encourages the community to spay or neuter its pets in order to decrease the amount of stray pets and relieve some of the strain on the shelter.