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Author of the Soul Mender Trilogy, R. S. Dabney, came to San Marcos High School on May 10 to discuss her work with students.
Photos courtesy of SMCISD

R. S. Dabney stands with San Marcos High School junior Damian Englehart during her visit to the high school in May.

A love of reading takes the right book

Sun, 06/10/2018 - 12:00am

A love of reading can benefit a child for a lifetime; this is something that almost all educators and parents know, but how does one teach a love of reading?

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Community Calendar

Sun, 06/10/2018 - 12:00am

Zumba Gold WHEN: Mondays, 9-9:45 a.m. WHERE:The Price Center WHAT: A modified, slower-paced Zumba class, $6 a class. Community Dance Class WHEN: Mondays, 10:15 a.m. WHERE:The Price Center WHAT: Carolyn

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Bergyn Collie plays Ariel in the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens’ production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid."
Photo by Mary Rath

'The Little Mermaid' makes waves

Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:00am

The outdoor, summer musical currently running at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens is “The Little Mermaid,” based on the fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Unless a person

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Art Squared returns this weekend

Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:00am

Summer will be almost here when the Art Squared Arts Market returns on Saturday, June 9, but it will still be a cool place to be from 9 a.m. to

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'Reading Rocks' at the library

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Public Library is ramping up to rock out this summer with a “Reading Rocks!” Summer Reading Program kickoff party on Friday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to

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Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Cottage Kitchen luncheon

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 12:00am

The Lion's Club Tube Rental will be serving lunch from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, June 8 at the Cottage Kitchen at the Charles S. Cock House Museum,

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Live Music Listings

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 12:00am

Thursday, June 7 • Jesse Stratton Band, 6 p.m., Hays City Store • Laura Lee, 6 p.m., The Back Porch • Tracie Lynn, 6:30 p.m., Linda’s Fine Foods • Gerry

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San Marcos Pets of the Week

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 9:38am

Dog of the Week

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Ann Frugoni, past Education Foundation president, gets her makeup done by a Venom Beauty Academy student before hitting the runway. Left, San Marcos High School student Lauren Puddy models a casual summer outfit.
Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Above, San Marcos High School student Sam Deleon models a fleece jacket and button-down shirt. All proceeds benefit the San Marcos Education Foundation.

The San Marcos Education Foundation hosted their third annual Green Fashion Show at Quail Creek Golf Club last Saturday. The fundraising event focuses on a reuse, renew, recycle theme by highlighting local thrift stores' fashions.

Education Foundation goes green with style

Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:00pm

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Above left, Americana award-winner Shakey Graves makes his debut performance at the 30th Old Settler’s Music Festival in 2017.

Above right, American country-soul band Shinyribs performing at Old Settler’s Music Festival.
Photos by Sigi Gonzalez

Old Settler's Music Festival, new location

Wed, 04/18/2018 - 7:03am

The Old Settler's Music Festival is back this year, debuting their new location with a slew of new and old performers. After celebrating their 30th year in 2017 at the