DEAR ABBY: I would like your help on how to deal with a problem I am having with my mother-in-law. The in-laws call at least once a week wanting us to go out to dinner with them. It’s embarrassing because my mother- in-law is always horrible to the waiter. She complains about everything and usually causes some sort of a scene. My husband and I are at a loss about how to tell her this is why we no longer want to go out with them. We have tried making excuses and inviting them to our house instead, but she refuses to take no for an answer and demands we join them at a restaurant. If we don’t, she gets mad and has hurt feelings. Help! – EATING ME UP IN ALABAMA DEAR EATING ME UP: Your mother-in-law’s behavior is indeed an embarrassment, and your feelings are justified. Your husband should talk frankly with both his parents about why neither of you are comfortable eating out with them. If it isn’t addressed, it won’t be fixed.
A drought that has negatively impacted local water sources has area officials concerned.
The San Marcos City Council and city staff are home in San Marcos following a recent visit to the nation's capital.
San Marcos Police Department has the two best K-9 units in the nation based on their 1st and 2nd place finishes in a recent association competition. From left, Officer Stephen 'Steve' Sarver and Rex, and Cpl. John Reeder and Max. Below, Max poses for his top dog day.
Daily Record photos by Barbara Audet
San Marcos K-9 teams bring home top honors in nation
The San Marcos Lions Club made a contribution of $16,000 to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital –San Marcos, for its 'Every Baby Matters Mission' program. Attending were, back row, from left, CSRH-SM Foundation board member Scott Yarbrough, Ken Strange, Barrie Breed, Lion Rowe Ray, Wayne Becak and Jennifer Drinan, CSRH-SM Women’s Center Director. Front row, from left, Foundation board member Holly Morris, John Navarrete, Lion Corey Wheeler, CSRH-SM Foundation Board President Corey Carothers and CSRH-SM President Thomas McKinney.
Photo provided by Lions Club
Parenting is one of the easiest subjects to form an opinion about, yet one of the hardest things to do.
Children ages 8 to 11 will soon participate in the second session of the San Marcos Junior Fire Academy this summer. At the Junior Academy day camp, children will develop skills in leadership, teamwork, self-esteem, citizenship, friendship, and service. In each session, campers will be issued personal protective equipment, participate in safety discussions, engage in hands-on-training for CPR, search and rescue, forcible entry, rope training and extrication, etc. The campers have a homework assignment to establish safe evacuation routes at home. All campers will receive a t-shirt, lunch, and snacks, all free of charge. Session 2 begins July 10 and ends July 14. Classes are between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. Registration for this session is closed but one may still volunteer to help. A background clearance is required. JFA is open to kids who have completed 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades by summer, no exceptions. and there is no charge. Children meet at the SMFD Station, 5 100 Carlson Circle. Call 512805-2660.
Each of the twenty- plus music shows you can hear on KZSM. org expresses the unique vision of one of our program hosts. Three of these, “Celtic Corner” (Saturdays noon- 2 p.m.), “Smooth Honey Bear Blues” (Tuesdays 8-10 p.m.), and “Texas River Tonk” (Fridays noon -2 p.m.) highlight the hosts’ deeply felt connection with a musical tradition, inviting listeners to revel in the variety of the form.
The San Marcos Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Sewing Guild has been busy during their weekly Tuesday sewing meetings constructing more handmade and hand-designed small lap and children's quilts to donate locally to the San Marcos Housing Authority this month.
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