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Gloria Martinez at Victory Cleaners makes a reusable mask. Martinez and her daughter Maricella and niece Alex Martinez have done their best to continue business as usual. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Local businesses find unique ways to operate during coronavirus pandemic

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 6:28pm

"Necessity is the mother of invention." It's a proverb that's been repeated countless times when the need for something becomes essential and folks are forced to find ways of achieving it.

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Baylor Scott & White's San Marcos clinic has temporarily closed in response to COVID-19. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Local hospitals, clinics take steps to fight COVID-19

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 7:30pm

As cases of COVID-19 continue to be reported in Hays County it’s important to note several of those that have contracted the virus have recovered.

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Blooming Spring

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 12:00am

Before Monday's rains, the sun was shining on the San Marcos area's blooming spring flowers. Above, Texas Bluebonnets have begun to show up throughout the area.

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Meals on Wheels continues to operate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals on Wheels will send five frozen meals to its senior recipients on Monday. Photos courtesy of the Allen Woods Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels continues providing food amidst virus scare

Fri, 03/27/2020 - 12:00am

With the order to shelter-in-place amid COVID-19 concerns, many essential programs folks have come to rely on in Hays County, are still in operation and residents shouldn’t worry.

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SMCISD feeds nearly 900 students

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 9:30am

San Marcos Consolidated ISD began its "grab and go" meal service for students on Monday.

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Letter from the publisher: Daily Record to make temporary print changes

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 8:30pm

As our local businesses struggle during this challenging time in our nation/state’s history, many have been forced to be creative with their business model to ensure a bright tomorrow.

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From the publisher: 'We'll get through this together'

Sun, 03/22/2020 - 12:00am

What a difference a week makes.

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A Hay's County Food Bank volunteer sorts doated goods. Daily Record file photo

Hays County Food Bank prepares to help community as coronavirus concerns continue

Thu, 03/19/2020 - 12:00am

The Hays County Food Bank said while it hasn't had a “mad rush” at its facilities yet, but anticipates the need to grow as more people are forced to stay home from work and have a harder time provi

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San Marcos Premium Outlets closed to shoppers on Wednesday until March 29, according to Simon Properties. Tanger Outlets is operating on reduced hours with individual store hours varying. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Shopping Standstill: San Marcos Premium Outlets closes until March 29

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 6:42pm

Simon Properties, owner of San Marcos Premium Outlet, and other shopping venues in the area, will temporarily close its doors amid concerns over COVID-19.

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Civic leaders pen letter to comptroller's office

Sun, 03/01/2020 - 12:00am

With a looming threat, the City of San Marcos could lose millions of dollars in sales tax revenue by proposed rule changes made by the Texas Comptroller's office.