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Pictured (L-R): Danielle Wade (Cady Heron), Megan Masako Haley (Gretchen Wieners), Mariah Rose Faith (Regina George), and Jonalyn Saxer (Karen Smith) in the National Touring Company of Mean Girls. Photo by Joan Marcus

Broadway in Austin announces updates to its upcoming season

Sun, 02/14/2021 - 5:00am

Texas Performing Arts announces Broadway in Austin season updates, including new dates for five previously scheduled Austin premieres, the addition of The Lion King, and the return of Hamilton. Wicked, previously scheduled for April 19-May 9, 2021, could not be rescheduled and will return in a future season. To Kill A Mockingbird, originally scheduled for Feb. 9-14, 2021, could not be rescheduled into the current season but will make its Austin premiere in a future season.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 02/14/2021 - 5:00am

Q. Where can I find information about Black history in San Marcos?

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Above, Figaro's Pizza & Pub's Don Ho — a delicious combination of Canadian bacon and juicy, all-natural pineapple rings, on a sea of cheese . Below, Figaro's Spicy Thai Chicken Pizza, a blend of garlic chicken, roasted red peppers, cilantro and crushed red pepper served on their spicy peanut sauce base. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Figaro's Pizza & Pub

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 7:02pm

It’s hard for me to remember if I’ve ever eaten a pizza I didn’t like.

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Above, Kahvie Café partnered with local artist and Texas State Student, Michelle Tackett, to create a mural that captures the spirit of San Marcos and inspires the local community. Photo courtesy of Kahvie Café

Kahvie Café supports local artist with new mural in San Marcos

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 6:55pm

Kahvie Café, a new coffee shop in San Marcos, which opened at the start of the pandemic, partnered with local artist and Texas State student, Michelle Tackett, to create a mural that captures the s

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Jason Mock

San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce takes part in COVID testing program

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 6:35pm

When it comes to business, timing is of the utmost importance. There is a saying that time is the only thing in life you can’t get back, and that’s correct.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Construction and COVID

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 6:30pm

Every industry has been impacted by the pandemic, though obviously to varying degrees.

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The Journey Continues: What’s in my billfold?

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

My journey this week starts with “cleaning out” my billfold. One item that I have carried for the last 55 years is my original copy of the Military Code of Conduct issued to me when I entered the service. Veterans would recognize this 2-inch x3-inch card, although my copy is so worn it is almost unreadable. The card is distributed to all active-duty personnel. It is especially applicable at times of war or imprisonment. Wikipedia described the “Code of the United States Fighting Force as an ethics guide and a United States Department of Defense directive consisting of the six articles. It is considered an important part of tradition and US military doctrine but is not ‘formal military law’ in the manner of the Uniform Code of Military Justice or of international law, such as the Geneva Conventions.” This Military Code of Conduct is as follows:

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Tobias Elementary receives Kindness Certified School recognition

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

The world can use some extra joy right now and the students at Tobias Elementary are doing their part to uplift their community with kindness, compassion, unity and respect. To recognize Tobias Elementary School’s ongoing commitment to kindness and its participation in the 10th annual Great Kindness Challenge, it has been designated as a “Kindness Certified School” by Kids for Peace.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

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Laura Benavides stands beneath the treehouse in her Private Park, which features accommodations for everything from children’s birthday parties to packages for a Valentine’s Day date night. Photo by Jason Cook

Private Park: Benavides opens event space for socially-distanced holidays

Sun, 02/07/2021 - 5:00am

Imagine a Valentine’s date night under the stars in a socially-distanced private park. In San Marcos, all it takes is an acre of land, a dreamer, and a plan.