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Pictured are photos of the Healing Hearts art show from last year. The opening reception will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on February 2 at the San Marcos Arts Center
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The second Healing Hearts art show will have its opening night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 2. Pictured is the project manager for Project Awareness Intervention and Mobilization, the Cenikor program that facilitated the partnership with the San Marcos Art League last year for the first Healing Hearts Art Show at the San Marcos Art Center.
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Healing Hearts with local art

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:00am

The healing process can often start by getting feelings out on paper. No matter what medium is used, the process of pouring out emotions through art in some form is cathartic and can mend a broken spirit. Cenikor, a national company with a local branch that provides drug and alcohol treatment services, has partnered with the San Marcos Arts League through the Project Awareness Intervention and Mobilization Program to host an art exhibit.

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Man chooses to feed vices rather than tackle debts

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:00am

Dear Abby

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The Texas State University Department of Theatre and Dance will perform The Three Sisters until January 28. Above, Masha (Miranda Marquez), Olga (Sydney Deone Cooper), and Irina Prozorov (Lauren Magee). Below, Irina Prozorov (Lauren Magee) and Fedótik (Nico Hamburger).
Photos by Lauren Jurgemeyer

TXST Theatre presents The Three Sisters

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:00am

The new play performed by the Texas State University Department of Theatre and Dance, The Three Sisters, is packed with action and emotion, including two tumultuous affairs, a fire that devastates the nearby town, and a duel that ends in the death of a major character.

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Texas’ border standoff with feds continues, despite U.S. Supreme Court order

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 5:00am

This article is co-published and co-reported with Military Times, an independent news organization reporting on issues important to the U.S. military.

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P&Z approves zoning for new gas station, retail center

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 5:00am

A zoning change to allow for a gas station, convenience store, car wash and retail center on six acres of land at the corner of Mc-Carty Lane and Rattler Road was approved by the San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday night.

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San Marcos High School Theatre performed 'Into the Woods.' Above, student lighting engineers test lighting cues during the rehearsal of “Into the Woods.”
Daily Record photos by Celeste Cook

Above, orchestra and band students in the pit during the rehearsal of the SMHS production of “Into the Woods” set to open Jan. 26. Below, Students perform the musical numbers of the first act finale.
Daily Record photos by Celeste Cook

The full assembled cast and crew of the SMHS production of “Into the Woods.”
Daily Record photos by Celeste Cook

Costumes for 'Into the Woods' were designed by Jada Lopez, Alexandra Villalpando and Alexander Cruz
Daily Record photos by Celeste Cook

INTO THE WOODS

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 5:00am

SMHS hosts spring musical of former Broadway show

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The long-time community business leaders Bill and Linda Pennington have served on the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation board of directors (formerly Central Texas Medical Center Foundation and Hospice Board) and continue to maintain an inspiring record of volunteerism for the hospital’s ministry.
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CHRISTUS foundation to honor Penningtons at the Stars of Texas Gala

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 5:00am

The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation announced its upcoming Stars of Texas Gala on Thursday, May 2. As Hays County’s premiere annual black-tie event, the gala will honor community philanthropists Bill and Linda Pennington and feature entertainment by Straight Tequila Night.

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ECONOMIST: Investing in troubled waters

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 5:00am

Tensions are running high in the Red Sea. Houthi rebels based in Yemen have been targeting cargo ships, firing missiles at vessels bearing flags of a variety of nations. Their goal appears to be to widen the conflict in the Middle East while simultaneously putting pressure on Europe.

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Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 5:00am

After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy — a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and potentially affect President Joe Biden's political fortunes.

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U.S. Supreme Court says Texas can’t block federal agents from the border

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 12:00am

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ordered Texas to allow federal border agents access to the state’s border with Mexico, where Texas officials have deployed miles of concertina wire.