Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I’m 24 and not where I want to be in life. I have goals and dreams I would like to accomplish. However, my family is super family-oriented. I work for my dad in a family business. He always talks business with me.
In light of recent rain and within the last week, water flow was reported at Jacob's Well Natural Area, according to Hays County Parks and Recreation officials. The area is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with no swimming allowed. Swimming is still
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The Edwards Aquifer Authority on Thursday declared a decrease to Stage 3 Critical Period Management permit reductions for counties under the purview of the Edwards Aquifer Authority–including Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, and Medina counties within the San Antonio Pool as of Wednesday, Nov 1.
CRUISING TO CINEMA
This weekend is the Endora Film Festival and the Scrambled Genius Film Fest—presented by the San Marcos Cinema Club, which will be a blend of cinema, live music, poetry performances and more.
For me, the drive out to the area is quite beautiful.
I’m going to cruise on my motorcycle to the festival on Saturday (Endora Film Fest) although the Scrambled Genius Film Fest is Sunday if that is your preference.
Both offer a fine array of films and special guest appearances.s I’ll probably start early and travel down some of the farm to market roads in the area—well-bundled of course. The show starts Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Palace in Seguin, and the other event is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the Gaslight Baker in Lockhart.
Day passes are $10 and can be purchased here filmfreeway.com/LostRiverFilmFest/tickets.
I’m thinking after my crisp ride, I’ll want to hang at home by the fire, so I’ll stop by Three Six General on my way home for a steak and libations.
I have a fire pit in my backyard, so I’ll warm up there for a bit then get to cooking.
If I’m still feeling social, I may head over to Patio Dolcetto where I often like to go to drink wine and work on my personal writing.
WOMEN AND WELLNESS
To say I am excited about an upcoming event is an understatement. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Cephus House, Community Center, 213 Martin Luther Kind Drive, I will have an opportunity to meet with and share knowledge with some of the most celebrated women in Central Texas. 'Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit, A Woman's Wellness Event,' is hosted by Trisha Taylor, emcee and MKA Foundation Ambassador and JoAnn Parsons of the Cephus House, with moments of inspiration provided by Susan Narvaiz, keynote speaker, and Sundae Oaks, owner of Brooklyn Jaynes Boutique; Melissa Rodriguez, chief executive officer of Hays-Caldwell Women's Center; Dr. Naomi Coleman Medina, Metamorphosis and Rona Walton, author of 'Leap of Faith.' Tickets are $20 and are tax deductible. Call or text 512-557-5800 for additional information. With so much on the average woman's plate today, why not consider taking this day and treating yourself to these hours where one may embrace the concept of keeping the trinity of wellness: mind, body and spirit, at the forefront of planning the holiday months facing all of us with a sense of purpose and calm.
COOL DAYS, HOT CHILI
It’s gotten a little chilly recently, which means we could use a little chili. Fortunately, Devil’s Backbone Tavern has got us covered with the Legendary Backbone Chili Cookoff launching Saturday, Nov. 4.
Teams will cook their special recipe chili from scratch on-site starting at 8 a.m. Tasting and judging will begin at 1 p.m., with a People’s Choice vote to decide the Hill Country’s best chili. The winning team will receive $750 and a hand-carved trophy. Chili will be judged by taste, aroma, consistency, color and aftertaste.
Worried about those silly fillers like beans and macaroni? Fear not, this competition is for the San Antonio-style chili purists: No beans, rice, hominy or similar ingredients permitted. Tickets for this event are $10 for tasting and judging. Get them at tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/416023 or on the Devil’s Backbone website at devilsbackbonetavern.com/live-music
The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos
Since 1966, Pedernales Electric Cooperative has participated in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Youth Tour program. This year, PEC stated it looks forward to selecting 10 high school students to attend the trip of a lifetime in Washington, D.C. where they will join more than 1,500 students from electric cooperatives across the country. PEC Youth Tour delegates will visit historical sites, meet their representatives and create lifelong friendships.
The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center with a ribbon-cutting event. The CTDRC provides affordable alternative dispute resolution services for over 500,000 citizens of Hays, Caldwell, Comal and Guadalupe counties. Since 2009, the center has taken a preventative approach to resolving conflict in our area. They seek to use training and community education to resolve conflict before it becomes a judicial or legal case. The Central Texas DRC does mediate cases ordered through the courts, as well as those cases referred by an attorney and initiated by a party in conflict. Pictured are Hays County Commissioner-Precinct 1 Debbie Ingalsbe, CTDRC board members Patty Shafer, Margie Villalpando, Brenda Jardin Holter, Walt Krudop and Walter Wright, Staff members are Bailey Rozas, Randolph Goodman, Martha Joyce, Dana Williams, Oles Family, Henry, Marian, David and Wendy Feigl. Chamber staff are President/CEO Page Michel and Tiffany Quibodeaux, with chamber ambassadors Russell Wittekiend, Jesse Ramos, Dakota Hamilton, Sheila Beck, Daniel Dever, Tiffany Harris and Leo Pozzobon. Photo by Gary Job Corps
Texas State aims for bowl eligibility against the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Bobcats look for their first win against the Eagles since 2005.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
The Bobcats will once again go to make history as Texas State hosts Georgia Southern in hopes of earning the first six-win season and qualify for a bowl game.
San Marcos looks to avoid their first winless season since 2010, as the Rattlers host the East Central Hornets. The game will have major playoff implications in regards to who will be sent to either the DI or D2 bracket in District 27 6A.
Daily Record photo by Colton McWilliams
Everything on the line as Rattlers look to avoid winless season against East Central
With the holidays now on the horizon, police are urging people to be on their guard for the type of attempted theft that occurred in Hays County on Oct. 26.
Top, David Vela describes some of his experiences meeting the late Lady Bird Johnson. Above, a signed photo presented to Vela.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West
Top, David Vela speaks at the LBJ Museum of San Marcos. Left, LBJ Museum Board President Wayne Kraemer. welcomes the audience to Vela's presentation. Below, gathering for a moment at the presentation are members of the LBJ Museum of San Marcos Board of Directors and Vela. From left are, Ann Burnett, board secretary; Elly Dietz; Catherine 'Kate' Clayton; Vela; Wayne Kraemer, president; Linda Rodriguez, vice president; and Melissa Millecam.
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Former National Park superintendent pens book about his life
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