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Artist Naveen Shakil in front of her mural in progress “A Mighty Heart” outside of Splash Coworking. This endeavor marks Shakil’s 16th mural and the 22nd mural installed as part of the San Marcos Mural Arts Program. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

San Marcos is home to ‘A Mighty Heart’

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:00am

Members of the city’s Mural Arts Commission, city staff and members of the community gathered behind Splash Coworking in downtown last Friday to unveil and celebrate the completion of its

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:00am

Q. Is it true that Texas veterans can ride on the state’s toll roads without charge? A. I turned to the TxTag.org website for the answer to this question. The

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A WORD ABOUT RECYCLING with Ollie Maier

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:00am

For the last couple of weeks, we addressed the problem recycling companies now face with plastic collected because of China reducing the percent of contamination allowed in imports to less

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From left are SMUUF Social Justice Chair Jeannie Lewis, SMUUF Social Justice Team member Kate Clayton, SMRF Program Director Dianne Wassenich, and SMUUF President Elect Mark Rockeymoore. Photo courtesy of SMUUF

SMUUF Donates to River Foundation

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:00am

Once a month the San Marcos Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (SMUUF) takes up a collection during their Sunday Worship Service to donate to a local nonprofit whose mission align with their

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The Journey Continues: Fort Benning Reunion Part 2

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 12:00am

More from my recent journey to Fort Benning, Georgia, where I met with friends from 50 years ago from our infantry rifle company in Vietnam. Another Lieutenant Bazmore’s memory: “Being

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

Final Firecracker Golf Tournament Classic takes places on Fourth of July

Sat, 07/07/2018 - 2:35pm

San Marcos' American GI Forum chapter hosted its final Firecracker Golf Tournament Classic on Wednesday, despite the pouring rain Texas had to contend with.

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HS Countdown to Kickoff: Laredo United scheduled to host San Marcos with high expectations

Sat, 07/07/2018 - 2:31pm

San Marcos will open its first road game 200 miles south of home with a matchup against another distinct favorite — Laredo United.

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Photo from Beth Darnell

Recalling experiences in Southern Louisiana

Sat, 07/07/2018 - 2:30pm

As Todd beached the boat in the canal behind the weir memories began to flood back into my conscious mind. I was in the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in Southern Louisiana near Cameron again. The R

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Photo submitted by Cathy Stoughton

Alonso, Castilla compete in annual Greater Austin Area All-Star Game

Sat, 07/07/2018 - 2:29pm

Recent San Marcos graduates Melanie Castilla and Ariana Alonso competed in the Greater Austin Area All-Star Game in June and represented the Rattlers with a win.

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Attic Ted & Friends take over Valentino's

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

Conwaythewhale with Anthony Castilleja on guitar, Justin Conway on vocals and Clint Sonnier on bass perform “Osiris” during their set at the Attic Ted & Friends show in Valentino’s Pizza las