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Chenoa Tremblay, a project scientist at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute was the keynote speaker at the Math in Space event at Texas State. She discussed her work using the COSMIC array to search for extraterrestrial life in space and how math is critical to it.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

The quest to determine whether or not humans are the only intelligent life forms in the universe is ongoing. Though there has been no definitive proof as of yet, experts are still searching. Chenoa Tremblay, a project scientist at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute, delivered the keynote address during the Math in Space and the Unbreakable Bonds of STEM event hosted at Texas State on in April.

The Central Texas Food Bank and Hays County Pet Resource Center will host a drive-up food distribution for people and pets on Saturday, May 25, from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at McCormick Middle School in Buda. The event is open to anyone in Hays County and pets do not need to be present to receive pet food.

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Bobcat softball wins conference, heading to NCAA tournament

Texans in Congress are threatening federal funds for Mexico, escalating a dispute over Mexico’s obligations to deliver water to the United States.

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First baseman J.J. Smith celebrates hitting an RBI single to give the Bobcats a 9-5 lead. The Bobcats will play in the NCAA Tournament at the College Station Regional against Penn State.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Texas State will go to the Texas A&M Regional as the No. 2 seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament, as announced in the NCAA Softball Selection Show on Sunday.

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Texas State celebrates the home run against Troy. Bobcats won their final home of the year beating No. 21 Troy 8-6. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

 

 

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Texas State is heading to the College Station Regional as the No. 2 seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament. The Bobcats will battle Penn State in the opening round of the tournament. 

Features

This recipe makes for a great breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day

If Mom loves a traditional hearty morning meal, this recipe for “Mixed Berry French Toast” courtesy of Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com) is sure to please.
Photo from Metro Creative

There may be no better way to start Mother’s Day than serving Mom some breakfast in bed. A homemade meal before Mom even gets out of bed can set the right tone for a day that celebrates all mothers have done and continue to do for their children.

Exploring Nature

Few comic strips have had the cultural impact of “Peanuts,” drawn by Charles M. Schulz. Above, “Peanuts” appears in the Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998 edition of the San Marcos Daily Record. Photo by Celeste Cook

Let us depart from topics of nature and consider something that has given me a great deal of enjoyment — newspaper comic strips.

Divine on the Vine

Tomatoes tend to be a make-or-break plant for many gardeners.
Photos by Jennifer Boley

Three tips for growing better tomatoes

San Marcos Premium Outlets Celebrates Military Appreciation Month in May

San Marcos Premium Outlets offers reserved parking for military veterans.
Photo by Celeste Cook

To show appreciation and support for the servicemen and women of the community, San Marcos Premium Outlets is celebrating Military Appreciation Month in May with discount offers and reserved parking for military veterans.

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As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations: • Never use gasoline- powered generators or charcoal grills indoors. Keep them outside, at least 20 feet from homes to avoid possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Direct generator engine exhaust away from windows and doors

I am alarmed to learn that the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee is conducting a hearing May 29 to consider eliminating county-wide vote centers. What is the reason? It seems to me that providing individual precinct vote sites would cost more than county-wide centers and more difficult for voters who don’t readily know their precinct number.

We don’t think much about our carbon footprint when we punch some words into Google. Yet did you know your average monthly Google searches are roughly equal to running a 60-watt light bulb for three hours?

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