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For 10 years the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos has celebrated the beginning of Mardi Gras season with a Twelfth Night Ball. The ball featured the coronation of the king and queen and presentation of the debutante coterie. Krewe royalty are selected based on their lifetime contributions to the community. Above, serving as King Okeanos X is Wayne L. Kraemer and as Queen, Ann DuPont. Photo submitted by Mistick Krewe of Okeanos

Mistick Krewe of Okeanos begins Mardi Gras season with Twelfth Night Ball

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

For 10 years the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos has celebrated the beginning of Mardi Gras season with a Twelfth Night Ball. The ball featured the coronation of the king and queen and presentation of the debutante coterie. Krewe royalty are selected based on their lifetime contributions to the community. Above, serving as King Okeanos X is Wayne L. Kraemer and as Queen, Ann DuPont. For more photos see page 3A. Photo submitted by Mistick Krewe of Okeanos

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South Hays Fire Department battles fire at San Marcos mobile home park

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

The South Hays Fire Department responded to a house fire at the San Marcos Regency Mobile Home Park on Friday morning. South Hays Fire received assistance from the San Marcos Fire Department. Full details regarding the fire were not immediately available at press time. For updates visit sanmarcosrecord.com. Daily Record photos by Gerald Castillo

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San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter Pets of the Week

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

Both pets are available for adoption at the San Marcos Regional Shelter. All ready-to-go pets (meaning cats and dogs that have already been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped) are $10 until further notice and include spay/neuter, vet exam, vaccinations, a microchip, and 30 days of free pet health insurance. To meet our pets, please visit us in person at the shelter, open from noon – 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from noon – 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Or visit us online at https://bit.ly/2Je9BzL to choose a pet, fill out an online adoption application, and then give us a call at 512.805.2650 or email animaladoptions@sanmarcostx.gov to talk about it. If you’re interested in fostering a pet, email foster@sanmarcostx.gov or visit https://bit.ly/3oGvgnr to fill out a foster application. Follow the shelter on Facebook@SanMarcosAnimalShelter and on Instagram @smtxanimalshelter for content and updates throughout the week.

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Texas Briefly

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

Texan admits smuggling migrants in a US flag-draped coffin

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Omicron drives US deaths higher than in fall's delta wave

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

Omicron, the highly contagious coronavirus variant sweeping across the country, is driving the daily American death toll higher than during last fall's delta wave, with deaths likely to keep rising for days or even weeks.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY

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The Journey Continues: Who is my neighbor?

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

My journey this week takes me to the subject of neighbors. In the Gospel of Luke, a man asked our Lord, Jesus Christ, this question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus replied, “What is written in the Law?” and “How do you read it?”

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Big Bend hosts record visitation in 2021

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

The wide-open spaces of west Texas lured a record 581,000 recreational visits to remote Big Bend in 2021. These numbers reflect a 25% increase since 2019 (464,000), the last year the park was completely open, and a 49% increase since 2016 (390,000). Once relatively unknown, the Big Bend area continues to see a significant increase in visitation, and the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in even more visitors seeking out the qualities of this special place.

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Exploring Nature: Hudsonian Godwit

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

Birds never cease to amaze me.

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Chocolate and peanuts make a natural pairing, as shown in this recipe for caramelized peanut milk chocolate bark. Photo from Metro Creative

Going nuts

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

Peanut and chocolate has always been a tasty combination. The saltiness of peanuts pairs well with the sweetness of chocolate, which is why many desserts feature this combination of flavors.