Appeal of July 4
Sun, 07/02/2023 - 5:00am
The Fourth of July has always held a special power over me.
The Fourth of July has always held a special power over me.
When I was a young adult living under my parents’ roof, my late father always made sure I had Beanee Weenees, Vienna sausage, potted meat and other such snacks to take to my graveyard-shift factory job.
Texas State closed out their non-conference slate against the Nevada Wolfpack in a rematch from the 2022 season opener. The Bobcats will look to find a little Kinne magic this time against the Wolfpack, who beat Nevada last season during his tenure at Incarnate Word.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Bobcats look to find Kinne Magic in rematch with Nevada Wolfpack
Top, the Rattlers 10U Allstars celebrate their Austin Regional Championship. Above, Bria Palomares gets a hit during the game.
Photos submitted by Gilbert Palomares
The San Marcos 10U Rattler All Stars are heading to the Pony League World Series in Laredo, Texas after falling just short last year.
At a recent second Saturday Arts Squared market, vendors offer diverse items from poems to flowers to elderberry plants. Above, Derrick, writes a poem on a vintage typewriter. Left, Aendrea Verdi chooses flowers. Bottom left, Cristen Andrews sells herb and specialty plants. Below, Angel Ratcliffe picks a bouquet.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet
On a bright Saturday morning earlier this summer, stretched across a blocked-off street in front of the historic Hays County Courthouse, flowers abounded and a string of portable cabanas showcased vendors who were offering anything from hand-crocheted hats to poems crafted on a vintage typewriter by a man who only goes by the name, Derrick.
Pictured are Hays County Judge Hoppy Haden, Commissioners, Ed Theriot, B.J. Westmoreland, Dyral Thomas, Rusty Horne, Gary Job Corps Center Director Patty Lankford, Business Engagement Liaison and Apprenticeship Coordinator Randolph Goodman, Gary Job Corps Corrections/Security Cadets, Emma Bennett, Michael Hutchinson, Lorenzo Aucar, Jada Devereaux, Majura Abdallah, Angel Tejeda, Michael Williams, Aaquayiah Williams, Karissia Mattox, Instructors Major Troy Oldbury, Tonya Herrera, and Gary Manager Eugene Edokpa.
Photo provided by Gary Job Corps
The Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden and Commissioners issued a Proclamation Commemorating the 17th Anniversary of the Death of U.S. Army Private First Class Kristian Menchaca.
South Plains College hosted a ribbon-cutting event on June 23 for the new Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center in Building 3 on the Reese Center campus. SPC is partnering with Texas State University to establish the first active shooter regional training center in Texas. Shown are, from left, Larry Balding, director of training at ALERRT; Mark Wittie, assistant professor of law enforcement and training coordinator at SPC; Kenny Burns, department chair for professional and energy and professor of law enforcement; SPC President Dr. Robin Satterwhite and Sam Stock, regional manager for ALERRT at Texas State University.
Photo provided by SPC Photo/ Adrian Mellberg
TXST partners with SPC
Students at Texas State University will receive expanded access to mental health and basic needs support through a new partnership with TimelyCare, the premier provider of virtual health and well-being resources in higher education. Students can access these services at no additional cost to them via the TimelyCare App or by visiting TXST Timely-Care.
The following are a handful of strategies that can help people enjoy a healthy summer.
Photo from Metro Creative
Colds might not be as common in summer as they are in winter, but anyone who has ever had a cold when the weather outside is warm and inviting knows just how unpleasant a runny nose, sore throat and lack of energy can be when everyone else seems to be outside soaking up the sun. Indeed, there’s no substitute for feeling fit and healthy in summer.
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