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Full-service therapeutic riding program RED Arena is hosting their grand opening for their new San Marcos location, 1708 Center Point Rd., on Oct. 14. RED Arena provides a variety of services such as equine-assisted therapy and activities to people with disabilities. Above, RED Arena rider Joseph works with therapy horse Hans. Photos courtesy of RED Arena

RED Arena brings hippotherapy to the 'Neigh'-borhood

Thu, 10/04/2018 - 12:00am

RED Arena, a full-service therapeutic riding program serving hundreds of participants in the Austin area since 2008, will hold a grand opening celebration for its second facility, RED Arena San Mar

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Promoting fire safety with pizza

Wed, 10/03/2018 - 12:00am

San Marcos Domino’s, located at 1290 Wonder World Dr., and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up with San Marcos Fire Department to promote fire safety during Fire Preventi

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Soul Menders help fight hunger

Wed, 10/03/2018 - 12:00am

Soul Menders presented checks of over $1,000 each to the Hays County Food Bank and School Fuel Monday morning.

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Central Texas Medical Center is partnering with Community Action to offer 100 free mammograms to women in the community that don't have the means to pay for one, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Daily Record file photo

CTMC offering 100 free mammograms to community

Tue, 10/02/2018 - 12:00am

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) is once again partnering with Community Action to offer 100 free mammograms to area women who do not have the

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Medicare Open Enrollment Period around the corner

Tue, 10/02/2018 - 12:00am

(StatePoint) For the millions of Americans aged 65 and older, Medicare is a critical source of health care. And during the Medicare Annual Election Period between Oct. 15 and Dec.

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 09/30/2018 - 12:00am

San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. I noticed that the building at the northwest corner of Hopkins and LBJ has been painted white. The name A.B.

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Ofelia Vasquez-Philo at the first Dia de los Muertos celebration in 2013 with Evan Cruz and Alexis Mosqueda. Photos courtesy of Celia Rosales

Día de los Muertos honors pillar of community

Sun, 09/30/2018 - 12:00am

Families and communities gather every year at the end of October to remember their deceased loved ones, honor their legacies with favorite treats and memories, and celebrate Dia de los

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The Journey Continues: Kaare Remme

Sun, 09/30/2018 - 12:00am

My journey this week took me across the street to my neighbor, Kaare Remme, who I consider to be an enlightened conservationist. As a Texas A&M graduate in agriculture and

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 09/30/2018 - 12:00am

A little more information on the article started last week concerning the world’s largest landfill being made into a park, as taken from a Waste Age newsletter. Going into the

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Billie, played by Elizabeth Anne Steigelman, and Eddie, played by Craig Higdon, meet Washington D.C. socialites Mrs. Hedges, played by Melinda Ellisor, and Senator Hedges, played by Michael Nash. Photo by Mary Rath

Wimberley Players close out 'Born Yesterday' & host fundraiser

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 12:00am

Garson Kanin’s "Born Yesterday" will be closing on the Wimberley Players stage this weekend, giving audiences a last chance to enjoy this American comedy-drama.