San Marcos Record

The Lockhart Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon this past weel with a presentation by Paul Fletcher of the Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area. Chamber members also welcomed Angela Rackley, the new director of the Gary Job Corps Center. Rackley brings to her position in excess of 20 years of experience as director of centers in South Carolina; California; New Mexico; Arkansas; and Massachusetts. The Gary Job Corps Center came under new management by EQUUS Workforce Solutions effective April 1. Gary Job Corps is a federally funded vocational and educational program for young men and women between the ages of 16 to 24. From left, are Alfonso Sifuentes, community relations, Central Texas Refuse; Elva Zdeb, human resource manager, Gary Job Corps Center: Angela Rackley, director, Gary Job Corps Center; Kimberly “Kim” Clifton, director of operations, Lockhart Chamber of Commerce; and Paul Fletcher, chief executive officer, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.
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Chamber welcomes new Gary Job Corps Director

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:00am

Chamber welcomes new Gary Job Corps Director

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Pets of the Week

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:00am

DOG OF THE WEEK:

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KZSM–'When the River Speaks' on your true community radio station

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:00am

Our mission at KZSM. org is “to engage, enlighten, and entertain listeners with programming celebrating the rich diversity of our community.”

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The Hays County Commissioners Court proclaims June 13-19 as National Flag Week as proposed by the Captain Thomas Moore Chapter of the DAR which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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DAR chapter celebrates 100 years

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:00am

Members of the Captain Thomas Moore Chapter, National Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at the San Marcos Public Library’s Local History room to celebrate their 100th anniversary on June 15, enjoying a day of reflection and fellowship.

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Salt is necessary in small amounts, but too often people consume it to excess. Small changes can help individuals reduce their sodium intake.
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Skip the salt, but keep the flavor

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:00am

The human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain a proper balance of water and minerals. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says it’s estimated people need 500 mg of sodium per day to perform these vital functions. Too often, however, people consume much more salt in their diets than is necessary, which can lead to a host of medical issues. The average person eats 3,400 mg of sodium daily, and that can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and even loss of calcium in bones.

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Moe Johnson Running with Moe

Never easy putting together a running event

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:00am

I noticed a couple of things this week that made me recall my race directing days.

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What will your last words be? Both Eastern and Western cultural traditions ascribe special significance to words uttered at or near death.
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Exploring Nature: Famous Last Words

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:00am

Let us depart from our regular nature explorations today and delve into the topical subject of death. After all, this is a state of being we will all eventually encounter and it might serve us well to begin considering what our last words will be.

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Texas State's football team looks to win their first ever game against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Oct. 7.
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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

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Bobcats look to snap streak against rival Ragin Cajuns

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Series History: Texas State vs Louisiana

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Game: Texas State @ Louisiana Oct. 7, Kickoff time TBD

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Tristan shows off his catch.
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Teaching fishing skills to a new generation in Texas

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:00am

At nearly 82 years of age, I find myself thinking about passing on the outdoor hunting and fishing skills to younger people more often. Of my six grandchildren, only my granddaughter, Demaris, really cares about outdoor sports. I have done lots of hunting and fishing trips with her and will go more often now that she has moved back to Texas.