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Chartwells, which handles food service management on campus at Texas State University, reached an agreement to continue using food grown at the student-run Bobcat Farm.
Photos courtesy of Chartwells

Both the farm and Texas State Dining support Bobcat Bounty, the on-campus food pantry for food-insecure students by donating fresh produce and food items.
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FRESH FOOD

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00am

Agreement reached for Bobcat Farm produce to be used on campus

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'We lost everything'

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00am

East Texas residents confront their future after flooding

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Showdown looms in marriage over allergies and a friend

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I am allergic to a wide range of scents – perfume, cologne, laundry detergent, etc. When I am caught in someone’s cloud, my sinuses and lungs burn, which causes instant wheezing and coughing.

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ECONOMIST: More and more energy resources

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00am

Even as oil and natural gas production in Texas and the United States have been increasing rapidly, new data from the US Energy Information Administration indicates that proved reserves are also hitting record highs. Basically, we’re finding new reserves faster than we can extract them from the ground.

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Houston’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00am

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SMCISD Superintendent Michael Cardona speaks to the crowd at the annual State of the City and District meeting.
Daily Record photos by Dalton Sweat

San Marcos High School seniors Eva Moore, Rosario Castro-Rosas, Walter Navarro and Kutter Gage Webb were called to the stage to talk about their education at SMCISD.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat

Justin Payne, San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board of Directors, opened the event.
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Students are more than just a number at SMCISD

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

Superintendent Cardona gives annual recap at State of the City and District

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San Marcos City Manager Stephanie Reyes and former Mayor Daniel Guerrero were two of the attendees at the efforts to bring the Reading Rock Stars literacy program to San Marcos.
Photo courtesy of the Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival is raising money to bring the Reading Rock Stars literacy program to San Marcos. The program brings children’s book authors and illustrators to school to encourage a love of reading.
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San Marcos City Councilmember Jude Prather (above) and Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse attended the event.
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READING ROCK STARS

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

Texas Book Festival raising funds to bring Reading Rock Stars Childhood Literary Program to San Marcos elementary schools

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TXST prepares for spring 2024 commencement

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

More than 4,100 candidates for bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees are expected to cross the stage during eight commencement ceremonies May 9-11 at Texas State University.

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Pranesh B. Aswath

TXST Provost inducted into 2024 AIMBE College of Fellows

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering has inducted Pranesh B. Aswath, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Texas State University, into the AIMBE College of Fellows.

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Dear Abby

Husband tells his wife to find a side piece for sex

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for the last 25 years to a wonderful man, “Frank.” We are very happy in all areas except for intimacy. Frank has lost all interest in intimacy and sex. It began about two years ago, and I have tried everything to reignite the flame in our relationship. Frank’s sex drive has disappeared!