Category: Portfolio
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No Stage? No Problem. Texas State Theatre Goes Virtual During COVID-19
By Rebecca Butler San Marcos, Texas – COVID-19 may have canceled live theatre, but it didn’t cancel Texas State’s creativity. If anything, the department has found new ways to steal the show. The coronavirus pandemic reshaped college life across the U.S., yet Texas State University officials say their approach to COVID-19 has been largely successful.…
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A Grandma’s Quarantine: Coping, Creating and Connecting From Home
By Rebecca Butler Waller, Texas – Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Billie Wittenbach, 73, spent her Saturdays with her grandchildren and packed up her RV for frequent trips. During the pandemic, her daily routine has shifted to “doing all of the things that I thought I didn’t have the time to do,” she said. “Other than…
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Mochas & Javas Brews Up the Best Coffee in San Marcos
By Rebecca Butler The scent of freshly brewed espresso drifts down LBJ Drive, mingling with the chatter of students clutching laptops and lattes. Inside Mochas and Javas, the hum of milk steamers and the clink of mugs set the rhythm of San Marcos life — and according to locals, it’s officially the best cup of…
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