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@EVERETT_WITHERS Thanks to everyone who came out to the press conference today! There is a lot of energy around #TXST Football. Energy+Creativity=Production @JAKELANGI Will [Trevillion] begged me to take this goofy pic. Grateful it’s still in my phone. Rest in peace, brotha. We love you. @VANESSAVALCARAZ If I see #txst in your bio you get an automatic follow back, maybe muted, but definitely a follow back @HALEYYMOMO too cool not to share #txst @NETFLIXANDSASS When you’re proud to go to #TxSt and your parents know it so they get you this amazing sign #proudtobeabobcat @RSHEEZLE Fun day in the #smtx river with the pup~ @TODDSALMI When will Purgatory Creek trail reopen? @CityofSanMarcos @ smtxCS #smtx #txst

“KISSING ALLEY” THIS VALENTINE’S

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On Saturday February 13, a photographer will capture the love in Kissing Alley for couples who want to commemorate Valentine’s weekend with a picture worth a thousand words. A specially constructed oversized heart will hang on the wall of Kissing Alley from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, serving to intensify the mood while creating a memorable backdrop for you and your special valentine.

A DATING STORY More young men on first dates are taking advantage of the mystique that the lovely string-bulb lit Kissing Alley facing the historic downtown courthouse brings.

Much like mistletoe hanging during the

LEAP DAY! What Is It? February 29th is added to the calendar once every four years. The Earth’s rotation around the sun loses about six hours each year, Leap Day gets the Earth caught back up with our calendar.

Rumor Has It Legend says that Leap Day is when marital traditions are scrapped and women turn the tables and propose to men. Gentlemen who miss the February 14th proposal date this year should be on alert on February 29th.

Christmas holidays, ending a fantastic date downtown with a stroll through the alley gives new couples the perfect opportunity to lock lips. It’s a bona fide romantic downtown tradition worth telling

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your date about: It’s named Kissing Alley for a reason, I didn’t make that up, but I’m the kind of person who thinks we should honor it!

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“REALLY YOU CAN BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR DREAMS AND AMBITIONS. WE’VE HAD A LOT OF NO’S TOLD TO US THROUGH THE YEARS, BUT JUST KEPT TRYING TO PUSH THE BALL FORWARD.”

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TEXAS COUNTRY SINGER AARON WATSON’S 2015 ALBUM HITS #1, WITH VIRTUALLY NO RADIO PLAY AND NO RECORD LABEL BY BRODIE CORINTH OVER AARON WATSON’S 15-YEAR CAREER, HE HAS RELEASED 12 ALBUMS AND PERFORMED MORE THAN 2,000 LIVE SHOWS. IN FEBRUARY OF 2015 IT ALL PAID OFF. Watson made history when he released The Underdog, making him the first solo male artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with a self-released and independently distributed and promoted album. The record sold more than 26,000 units in the first week.

Watson is ”that rare kind of artist that builds up enough notoriety as an independent entity that the public is forced to take notice,” says the U.S. edition of The Guardian. Watson did that by keeping up an extreme touring pace, performing 148 shows across the United States in 2015 alone.

Earlier last year, former Sony Nashville CEO Gary Overton infamously declared “If you’re not on country radio, you don’t exist.” Needless to say, The Underdog’s debut at the top of the country charts with virtually no radio airplay or major-label support shocked the country music establishment

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and opened the door for other independent artists.

Watson has said a few labels have attempted to woo him into a contract, but he always turns them down in favor of being an independent artist who steers his own ship. In the end, he says, nobody has his interests at heart more than himself. For the last 15 years, Watson, has called the shots in his career and so far no regrets. “Really you can be in control of your dreams and ambitions. We’ve had a lot of no’s told to us through the years, but just kept trying to push the ball forward. Probably summed up in the title track- ’Always believe in the underdog’– applies to everyone, just not me,” says Watson in a Wide Open Country interview.

A religious man, Watson said the three things that matter to him more than anything else are family, faith and fans. “It’s more important that people know that I’m a Christian before they know that I’m a country singer,” Watson said in a news release. “I mean there’s nothing more important than my faith and definitely as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that God’s given me a great opportunity every night when I get on that stage to let my light shine, to have a positive influence on the crowd and to let them

know what Jesus has done for me and my family... there’s nothing more important than my faith.”

Watson wrote the lead single from The Underdog, ”That Look,” for his wife Kimberly. “God has blessed me with an amazing wife and beautiful kids, and at the end of the day, success to me is working hard and making a living for my family. That’s all any dad wants,” Watson continues. ”I’ve always liked the idea of the underdog,” Watson said in the news release. ”I’ve always liked the idea that the guy who’s not supposed to win could still beat all the odds through hard work and perseverance. A lot of people are always telling us that what we’re achieving in the music business is just next to impossible. I don’t really consider it that way. We’re just out there working hard.”

Aaron Watson performs at The Marc in San Marcos on Thursday, February 18. Tickets can be purchased for $15 at themarcsm.com aaronwatson.com @aaron_watson aaronwatsonmusic aaronwatsonmusic

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“I DON’T ASK FOR PATIENCE… FAN STANDS FOR FANATIC, AND A FANATIC WANTS SOMETHING RIGHT NOW.”

BOBCAT FOOTBALL’S NEW CEO TEXAS STATE INTRODUCES HEAD COACH EVERETT WITHERS, A MAN WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY REPUTATION AND BIG DREAMS FOR TEXAS STATE FOOTBALL. BY: TRAVIS E. GREEN EVERETT WITHERS’ COACHING CAREER TRACKS BACK TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS, INCLUDING SEVEN COACHING IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE. HIS HOPE IS TO HELP THE FOOTBALL DEPARTMENT AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY GROW INTO A COHESIVE AND EFFECTIVE UNIT WITH HIS CHARISMA AND DETERMINATION FOR SUCCESS.

Texas State University President Denise Trauth, along with Director of Athletics Larry Teis and a search committee composed of Texas State leaders and ambassadors introduced Everett Withers as the school’s 16th head football coach in early January.

Withers presented himself with incredible confidence at the press conference announcing his appointment, engaging an audience of Bobcat fans and supporters with his past accomplishments and plans for the future of Texas State Football.

Withers has compiled an impressive record, beginning in 1988 at Austin Peay University and working his way

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to becoming Head Coach at James Madison University. While at James Madison, the Duke Dogs were18-7 under Withers and won a share of the CAA championship in 2015, the school’s first conference title since 2008. With accomplishments like this under his belt, it’s no surprise that he’s a success driven individual. Withers stated, “When I sat in the room with Dr. Trauth and Larry and the committee, I really was looking for some things myself that I wanted in a program that had a commitment to excellence, and the people in that room had a competitive spirit.”

Discussing his plans, Withers expressed the importance for excellence both on and off the field.

“When a team wins a championship what do they do to the other team?

They push the other team off the field, they bring a podium in the middle… and the winning team gets to get up on that podium and kiss a trophy and be recognized as the champions. I work every day to get to that.” He went on to say, “The next thing I work to do is to see every one of our football

student athletes walks across a stage (to graduate).”

As a coach and leader, Withers pointed out the things he sees as necessary to have a successful team.

“My job is to get the football players at Texas State to trust me… I think everyone in our building has to be aligned. I believe in this: one family, one voice, one focus.” He also stressed commitment and accountability.

Withers is a firm believer in unity and coordination and seems to have a lot of confidence in not only himself but in the university and the team of people he’ll be working alongside.

Withers wrapped up his speech with the five core values that he expects to instill in his team in order to succeed.

“Here’s our core values… Honesty.

Enough said, tell the truth. Treat women with respect. We all know what today’s society is like when that doesn’t happen... No drugs, no stealing, no weapons. I believe if you live by those five core values you’ve got a chance to be successful.”

RESUME HIGHLIGHTS • Under Withers’ guidance, James Madison set a school record with a 14game regular season winning streak.

• Withers was one game away from the Super Bowl during his time in the NFL working with the Tennessee Titans.

• Withers spent a year as Quality Control Coach for the New Orleans Saints.

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PROFILE IN CYCLING, YOU CAN’T JUST BE FAST. YOU HAVE TO BE SMART, BECAUSE IT’S A VERY TACTICAL SPORT, AT TIMES LIKE A CHESS MATCH.”

-TXST CYCLING TEAM PRESIDENT

TWO LEGS, TWO WHEELS, ONE GOAL JEFF HENRY AND HIS BIKE WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE CYCLING GLORY.

BY STEVEN F. HELSING

IN THE END, INSTEAD OF COMBINING RUNNING, CYCLING AND SWIMMING, JEFF HENRY DECIDED TO FOCUS ON JUST ONE OF THE THREE. The junior Business Administration/ Entrepreneurial Studies major from Carrolton, Texas came from a running background and had planned on competing in Triathlon at Texas State.

When that didn’t work out, Henry focused on just cycling and he hasn’t looked back, except maybe in a rear view mirror. ”It’s more than just the physical aspect,” he stated, discussing his love for the sport. ”In cycling, you can’t just be fast. You have to be smart, because it’s a very tactical sport, at times like a chess match.”

Henry started out as all cyclists do, as a Category 5 rider. To get to Category 4 requires participating in 10 mass races. After that, moving up depends on

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where a cyclist places in a race and the points he scores. Currently, the president of the Texas State Cycling team is at Category 3 and just one Top 10 finish away from achieving Category 2. Category 1 puts a cyclist in the company of the pros.

Of course, the more you move up, the tougher the competition gets. ”I remember my first race as a Cat 3. My teammate and I were competing in the Hotter Than Hell 100 Mile Race (in Wichita Falls, TX.),” said Henry. ”70 to 80 miles in, that was it.

The pace of the race was way too much for us. It was a pretty big shock, coming from the Cat 4’s, where we were dominating the competition. It was a real eye opener.”

The discouragement only motivated Henry further. ”I’m naturally just a really competitive person, whether it’s racing other people or competing with myself,” he said.

Texas State’s Cycling team begins competition in February and will continue with races through the spring. ”We do about five to eight races, depending on how many schools are involved in the Conference,” according to Henry. ”We’ve traveled to Louisiana. Sometimes we’ll travel to Texas Tech.

Baylor sometimes has races. UT has races. MSU has a really big race there. We get to do some really cool races with some big competition.”

Henry says he can’t wait for the new season because he loves what he does. ”It’s just fun. It really is a lot of fun. I’m having a blast being able to race with some of my best friends out there.”

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But, she wasn’t a great student.

She was put on scholastic probation after her first semester. “Hint from Heloise: Do not take a class at 8am on Monday morning!” and “Do not sign up for an advanced level class for summer school unless you are a Bill Gates!”

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After graduating Heloise started working for her mother, only because she knew she could learn more working with her than she could going on to business school. She became Heloise II and wrote articles about makeup, motorcycles, dogs, and single living in her mother’s syndicated column.

When her mother passed away just three years later, Heloise II fully took over the column.

She continues to write Hints from Heloise today. She’s also authored multiple books, spoken at events, and appeared on radio and TV.

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TEXAS STATE ALUM CONTINUES HER MOTHER’S LEGACY ON HER OWN TERMS. - BY KATELYN FAGAN WHEN SHE FIRST ENTERED COLLEGE, PONCE KIAH MARCHELLE HELOISE CRUSE EVANS (THE LAST TIME WE’LL USE HER FULL NAME) KNEW SHE WANTED TO PURSUE FASHION, MATHEMATICS, AND TEACHING. WHAT SHE DIDN’T PLAN TO DO WAS FOLLOW IN HER MOTHER’S FOOTSTEPS.

But sometimes following in your mother’s footsteps means a profitable career in magazines, newspapers, TV, radio, and books.

Evans, known to millions as Heloise, was the daughter of Heloise I (1919-1977), the popular nationally syndicated columnist who every week shared hints on all things domestic. Witnessing her mother’s stressful work-from-home life, she never wanted that for herself, so she chose to double major in Mathematics Education

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and Business Administration at Southwest Texas State University and forge her own path.

After sitting in huge and impersonal classes at the University of Texas, Heloise knew that Southwest Texas State was perfect for her with its smaller classes and closer community. She said she “found it more nurturing to first time students, especially ones who had moved away from home.”

Heloise attended Southwest Texas State from 1969 to 1974, staying at College Inn. Her first year was the first that girls were allowed to wear pants or jeans on campus. At SWT she excelled in fencing class, participated in the Democratic Society, and even played competitive Foosball, keeping one on her back porch to this day.

When she took over the column she didn’t really want she told herself, “If I am going to do it, I’m going to do it on my terms,” prioritizing living a balanced life with real downtime for family.

HELOISE’S TIPS FOR WRITERS • Big, middle, and local.

When investigating an answer to a reader’s question, Heloise calls a local business, then a state or regional trade organization, and then a big national institute or company, to see if their answers all line up the same.

You always want a second or third reporter.

• When talking book deals, the more advance they are offering, the more the publisher is invested in your book’s long-term success, because advances are usually nonrefundable.

The key to her long successful career is being “ethical and honest, but still Heloisey.” She says, “I’m kind of the cross between the grandmother you loved and the one that you didn’t, the who told you the truth,” because she answers questions honestly, with research, even if you may not like the answer.

She loves what she does because it’s her life and she gets to help people for a living.

“The smallest bit of information that I find out or learn that I share can affect people’s lives in ways that I sometimes never know.”

“I’M KIND OF THE CROSS BETWEEN THE GRANDMOTHER YOU LOVED AND THE ONE THAT YOU DIDN’T, THE WHO TOLD YOU THE TRUTH.”

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He’s thrown bashes for the likes of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and the Dallas Cowboys. He’s built himself into a brand with TV appearances on shows ranging from Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition to CBS’s Early Show. And he is a proud TXST alum.

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RESTAURANT & BAR GIVES A FORMER GAS STATION NEW LIFE HAYS CITY STORE STARTED OUT OVER 30 YEARS AGO AS A HILL COUNTRY GAS STATION AND CORNER STORE. SOMETIME IN THE EARLY 90’S A CAFÉ WAS ADDED AND HAYS CITY STORE BECAME A PLACE FOR NEIGHBORS TO MEET OVER A CUP OF COFFEE WHILE GRABBING A BITE TO EAT.

Things got glum for the store in 2013 when the store was sold and the gas tanks and pumps were taken away. Fast forward to March 2015 – a propitious chain of events mixed with hard work, fate and good luck… and good ole Hays City Store re-opened. Not as a gas station or corner store, but this time as a full service restaurant and bar featuring scratch made Texas comfort food, hand crafted cocktails and local beers, spirits and wine.

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Owners Tamra and Travis Tindol found a way to buy the property and transformed the store into a comfortable, classy, but unpretentious Hill Country restaurant. Hays City Store has become known for offering fresh house ground burgers & hand cut fries as well as skillet fried chicken fried steaks. The steak salad and tortilla soup are fan favorites as well. You can’t do any better than the shrimp and grits and buttermilk pancakes served during weekend brunch. The old rock fence still surrounds the 2 1/2 acres of Oak shaded beer garden which is now home to outdoor dining, locally made Adirondack seating, fire pits, live music, and games for the young and old.

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The skinny on the top Spring Break vacation spots.

BY: JOHN BIXBY

The most important college mantra this year - Spring Break 2016!!!

It’s time to start visualizing the sights and sounds, excitement and freedom, opportunities and adventures that only occur during this classic college holiday. It’s also time to start scheming with your friends and your computer so the plans you dream up don’t pass you by. Texas State University’s official spring break dates are Saturday, March 12th through Sunday, March 20th.

South Padre Island For an easy to reach, fun-in-the-sun destination, South Padre Island is all that and more for $250 per person, nearly all inclusive. A bundle deal from Inertia Tours guarantees you and your compadres a 3.5-star beachfront hotel for 4 nights and 5 days, 2 dine out restaurant meals per day per person, a $30 gas card per room, a VIP party package with all the parties plus the infamous booze cruise.

With Panama City Beach, FL banning drinking on the beach in March and issuing straightforward claims they don’t want college spring break anymore, South Padre Island is already surging with reservations up some 25% vs. last year at this time.

During the day take advantage of South Padre’s beach attractions and activities, including a party yacht cruise, surfing lessons, dolphin watch tour, a bay fishing trip, or just throw down at Clayton’s Beach Bar – the largest beach bar in the State of Texas. By night, utilize the VIP party package to gain cover-free entrance into various clubs like Louie’s Backyard, Clayton’s, or Palm Street Pier, hosting celebrity DJs. With so many open air night spots, you’re sure to make new, blurry memories every night of the week. You can fly there, but with gas prices at record lows, why not drive? San Marcos based Inertia Tours includes a $30 HEB gas card for all 4 night hotel packages

Tips 1. Party responsibly. Walk or take a pedicab or everywhere you go.

2. Schedule your trip for mid-week to enjoy the busiest Spring Break days (aka most coeds).

3. Cans only, beaches don’t allow glass.

4. Bring more beer then you think you will need.

5. Rep your school with pride and stakeout your spot on the beach early in the day.

6. Do what the police say! Many reasons for this including saving yourself a ton of money.

7. Stay hydrated.

8. Take a nap after your beach time so you will not run out of gas early that night.

Mexico For the trip of a lifetime, consider the sunny beaches of Puerto Vallarta. This all-inclusive 4-night jaunt at a 4-star beachfront hotel with all your meals and beverages included is $999 with air fare. Even though you’ll need a passport, rest assured this Pacific beach destination is considered a safe place to have fun by the U.S. State Department. All you have to worry about is where and how to have fun because this package assures you a beachfront hotel with all of your meals and drinks included.

For a little extra, you can purchase Inertia’s TruVIP Party Package. With this addition you’ll enjoy exclusive VIP entrance into a different club every night of the week with access to an open bar and unlimited beverages from 10pm to 2am. There are 6 clubs included, so whether you’re looking for a rooftop dance club like Mandala with incredible views or a boardwalk experience with live music at Señor Frogs, you’re sure to have a wild night of fun. Try not to live too long in the night though, because you don’t want to miss out on various day excursions and activities. Take in the incredible marine life while snorkeling with Vallarta Adventures, or get up close and personal while swimming with dolphins. Pacific waves are epic and you can add to your spring break stories once you’ve tried surfing them yourself by taking a day trip up to Sayulita for shoulder high breaks.

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Tips 1. Stay in groups of 2 or more and don’t go off with anyone that is not in your group.

2. Stay hydrated with bottled water only.

3. Only get in cabs

that have meters.

4. If your hotel has

buses or vans use them.

5. Stay on the beaten path.

6. Eat, Eat, Eat. With

all the partying your body will need it.

7. Sunscreen, hats, and more sunscreen.

8. Don’t accept drinks from strangers.

9. Don’t miss your flight.

Ski Colorado Hit the slopes and enjoy a mountainous snow adventure! There are several Colorado options such as Telluride, Jackson Hole, Aspen, and Winter Park that cost about $600 total for a 5-night package deal with 4 days of lift tickets included. We sourced the price from the largest provider of College Ski Trips in the nation, Lifestylez.com. If you don’t want to drive, look at booking Frontier Airlines or Southwest out of Austin for as little as $250 per person roundtrip to Denver. Summit Express or Colorado Mountain Express can handle transfers for $125 to $150 roundtrip in peak March. Equipment rentals will run an additional $85-$125 for 4 days.

The package deal includes a walk to lift condo with a full kitchen and living room. Translation: you don’t have to eat out every meal, plus there’s plenty of room for post-slopes hangout sessions with your snow friends called Ski Apres in the Mountains. If you’ve never skied or snowboarded before, don’t worry. Ski/board lessons are available that will have you turning pro in no time. Consider forgoing the air fare for a road trip – the money saved could allow for some of the extras.

A 15 to 16-hour car trip should only run you about $108 each way in gas or $27 per person!

Volunteer Abroad Consider a volunteer/service oriented spring break. Fun can be had in many ways, including time spent giving to others – not to mention the selfish benefit of how great it could look on your resume. Projects Abroad offers alternative spring break deals all over the world, including Argentina, Costa Rica, Fiji, and Morocco. Experience a new culture through the assistance you provide to one of many needy communities. Working together in a group, the skilled local staff will guide you in completing a service project where community transformation can begin with your contribution to public health initiatives or various other local needs like construction and conservation.

For $1,495 you will secure accommodations, food, airport & necessary work-related transportation, travel & medical insurance, as well as 24-hour support from the local & US/ Canada staff.

Check out inertiatours.com or projects-abroad.org or lifestylez.com for additional details. You spend countless hours researching things you could care less about, so put those skills to use for your own enjoyment this time! Whatever you end up doing for Spring Break, stay safe and have fun.

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SAN MARCOS MEETS SILICON VALLEY

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GNACK TEAM WORKING FROM THEIR SHARED HOME/OFFICE THAT FLOODED TWICE IN 6 MONTHS.

“WE ARE AS RAW AS IT GETS, OFTEN ONLY SLEEPING 6 HOURS A NIGHT,” SAYS CEO CHRIS GONZALEZ.

YOUNG TECH ENTREPRENEURS AND ROOMMATES LAUNCH A NEW APP FROM THEIR SAN MARCOS HOME. - BY TIFFANY KOCH The Emmy nominated HBO comedy, Silicon Valley, features six young men founding a tech startup from the house they share and work in. The talented yet socially awkward group work around the clock making their software dreams a reality. While not near as awkward but possibly just as talented and driven, a group of young tech entrepreneurs who have joined forces to launch Gnack, a “micro-influencer” advertising app, believe their concept will change the face of marketing for years to come.

learned to drywall themselves, found a local contractor who bartered a custom website in lieu of money, and restored the office.

Unfortunately, the Halloween weekend flood again destroyed their office, forcing a 2nd restoration in six months.

“We are as raw as it gets, often only sleeping 6 hours a night,” says Chris Gonzalez of their work around-the-clock attitude. The team founded Gnack with just $600 and a van.

Gnack has 4 co-founders, 3 of whom live together in San Marcos. Chief Revenue Officer Chico Tirado and Chief Marketing Officer Dean Thomas are childhood friends who previously worked with Gnack CEO Gonzalez on Mad Ape Media, a social media marketing company. The 4th co-founder, Chief Technical Officer Dominique Pianelli, lives in Oklahoma City. She recently created Hobby Lobby’s mobile app and is a spokesperson for empowering women in IT.

The confident young bunch then found a house in San Marcos where they could live and convert the property’s side building into an office. After the office building was completed, the Memorial weekend flood destroyed it. . They rolled up their sleeves,

All attended TXST, acquiring the business skills to become entrepreneurs. “We learned everything we needed to know about creating and running a business from the McCoy College of Business at Texas State,” says Gonzalez. “We just spoke to a venture capital

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group and used the same template with them that we used just 12 months ago in class.” ’The Gnack team doesn’t want to become another popular tech startup with no revenue to speak of. “The College of Business instilled in us that the key is to get revenue first and that clear pathways to monetization are a necessity,” says Gonzalez. The company has grown to 15 employees and has made relationships with Fortune 500 companies.

A top skincare company partnered on their beta testing.

Although Gnack can cater to local businesses, the app is designed to be an advertising tool for the world’s biggest companies.

“Gnack is an advertising company built for the user,” says Gonzalez. The team has obtained user experience input and approval from prominent Snapchat personality Cyrene Quiamco (@CyreneQ), a social media “macro-influencer”.

Her substantial following translates to up to $10,000 for posting a single custom designed piece of branded art on Snapchat.

The Gnack app is based on the philosophy that the same influence that companies pay people like Quiamco to promote their brand can be applied for less to “microinfluencers”. A company could pay a single macroinfluencer $10,000 or they could pay 1,000 microinfluencers $10. “We are paying people to post about products and brands they love and already choose to endorse on their social media for free. We want to inspire people to discover and pursue their passions,” says Thomas.

A micro-influencer is an everyday social media user. Their followers are typically friends, family and other users with common interests. The recommendation of a brand by someone you know can be powerful and effective. Gnack connects these micro-influencers with companies, allowing users to get paid for promoting a brand while providing honest recommendations instead of annoying advertisements. “Native in-feed content is a Facebook post that feels like a Facebook post,” and Gonzalez says it is a way advertisers can get attention.

TXST alumni and Duke University science researcher Joseph Lamas worked with the Gnack team to develop a patent pending social scoring algorithm. The app uses the algorithm to evaluate a user’s value based on their social media followers and interactions.

Typical compensation is expected to be $5 per post, with a limit of 2 posts per week. Posts can be made on Instagram or Snapchat, must follow the guidelines outlined in the ad campaign selected, and be pre-approved before they are posted. The posts are written by the user so they are authentic and include the hashtag “#ad” for transparency and to follow FTC regulations.

The Gnack app is in the soft launch stage and users can apply to be early adopters at gnackapp.com. The app will be fully released in March at SXSW in Austin where Gnack has been accepted into the Spotlight program.

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The 4 C’s of jewelry…

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San Marcos’ Fittest Bodies Of 2016

Spring Break Travel & Lifestyle

The who’s who of chiseled abs, pecks, arms and gorgeous booties. Don’t be too jealous!

The experts were consulted - the verdict on the ultimate spring break destinations.

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6 Flying with Young Kids

10 Backstage

A List On How To Survive

Aaron Watson

8 Weekend Events

12 Bobcat Football’s New CEO

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Everett Withers

10 6 Willpower Tips

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TXST Cycling President Jeff Henry

12 Arts

16 Alumni Stories

Multimedia Artist Kelsey Huckaby

Good Advice from Heloise

15 Family Friendly Ski Spots

18 Mixology

Four Snowy Destinations To Play And Stay.

Hays City Store’s Lemon Berry Tini

20 Spring Break Travel

20 SMTX’s Fittest Bodies

From Colorado to Mexico

”Looking Good Billy Ray! Feeling Good Louis!” | Show Biz Quiz |

25 Gnack Young Tech Entrepreneurs

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UPS & DOWNS FEBRUARY 2016 UPS There’s no doubt enthusiasm for Texas State football is on the upswing after a rousing opening news conference by newly named Head Coach Everett Withers. The new Bobcats head man was energetic and motivational in his opening remarks. If he coaches as well as he speaks, good times are ahead. (see story on P.12 of BOBCATFANS)

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an Marcos’ beloved and much anticipated event drawing thousands of people to the downtown district each year faces extinction. The family-friendly National Corndog Day Celebration has been held in San Marcos since 2003,

Texas State has added another high mark to its educational resume.

The University recently received classification as a Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity School by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The rating puts TXST into the second highest tier among colleges and universities in the United States.

but without the help of local residents, it will disappear this year.

The Corndog Day Association (yes, that’s a real thing) is the organization that has helped put the mustard on San Marcos’ corndog celebration, so to speak. Sadly it has disbanded and can no longer provide funding, leaving the popular event with its “wiener on a stick” in its hands.

A movement to save the celebration has launched with the aim to keep families smiling without interruption as they bite into one of Texas’ most iconic food inventions. Corndog enthusiast Aaron Arguien created a campaign with posters and buttons calling on his fellow citizens to Save Corndog Day by donating just $1. With thousands taking part in the annual celebration, if just 1,000 folks donate a $1, the local celebration devoted to the love for cornmeal-dipped meats on sticks will survive and thrive.

If the campaign reaches its goal, Corndog Day will be held on the lawn of the Hays County Historical Courthouse on March 19. The event will feature a Corndog Eating Contest, the crowning of a Corndog King and Queen, a corndog-themed costume contest, and American Gladiator-style corndog battles.

Donors will receive a commemorative “I Saved SMTX Corndog Day” button, and a unique sense of community pride that could only come from rescuing the wacky celebration.

To donate $1 or more, visit facebook.com/SaveCornDogDay.

DOWNS The area has experienced more than its fair share of tragedies of young people to start 2016. 20-year-old San Marcos native Sara Mutschlechner was fatally shot while driving home from a New Year’s party in Denton.

Another 20-year-old, Texas State defensive back Will Trevillion, passed away at his home in Kyle on January 6th. And Tanner Earp, 17, and Larry Earp, 25, of Kyle both perished in a kayaking accident on Canyon Lake January 10th. Here’s hoping for less bad news like this for the rest of the year.

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FLYING WITH YOUNG KIDS SURVIVAL TIPS Throwing a tantrum in the security line, lugging around a car seat, a potty accident on board, and the dreaded screaming baby. The flying with children nightmare terrifies all parents.

With preparation and planning travel woes can be taken in stride and even avoided completely. Follow these survival tips to become an expert traveler and take your children to see the world.

• GET A CAR SEAT BAG. They are considered free checked baggage on all airlines and you can stuff the bag with diapers, toys, shoes, etc.

• BABIES FLY FREE if they are kept on your lap. Bring a baby sling to keep your hands free and your baby cozy. If you want your baby buckled in, Southwest offers special affordable fares for children under two years old for purchase by phone. Make sure your car seat is FAA approved and bring a copy of the birth certificate for proof of age.

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• LOOK FOR NON-STOP FLIGHT OPTIONS. It can cut travel time up to half and is often cheaper.

• SPRING FOR THE EXTRA LEGROOM seats in the front row of the main cabin. When the seatbelt light is off, kids can play on the floor without disturbing others • USE CURBSIDE CHECK-IN. Lines are often shorter, service is pleasant (they work for tips), you can often get away with no charge for overweight bags, and you walk into the airport bag free.

•STROLLERS CAN BE CHECKED at the gate for free.

•EVERYONE SHOULD PACK LIGHT. You will love the ease of getting around with only a couple bags and you won’t miss all the extras you thought you needed but didn’t.

• HAVE OLDER CHILDREN TAKE THEIR OWN ROLLING BACKPACK as their personal item stuffed with airplane friendly (aka quiet) toys.

• BEFORE THE FLIGHT, surprise children with a new toy to enjoy on the plane • SOME AIRPORTS HAVE FREE INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS; the best gift an airport can give families during a layover or flight delay.

• SECURITY ISN’T SCARY. You can bring baby food, formula, breast milk, nursery water, etc through security and kids can keep their shoes on. If you’re TSA Pre✓™ Eligible, so are your children!

• EARLY BOARDING Do it! You are doing yourself and other passengers a favor. Take the time to get settled, organize, wipe down the arm rests and make friends with the flight attendants.

• KEEP THEM FED. Bring or buy snacks on board.

Breastfeeding mothers can feed and pump on board.

• TO KILL TIME at a major airport, ride the tram/ monorail just for fun.

• RELAX SCREEN TIME RULES and have a tablet prepped with games, movies, and books.

Don’t forget the headphones.

• When flying anywhere around bedtime, have children wear PJS, bring a stuffed animal and blanket and follow your bedtime routine in the air.

• CHANGING A DIAPER in a cramped bathroom is no fun, but it is possible.

Most planes have a changing table. Bring disposable changing pads and have your kids fly in nighttime diapers for a little extra protection.

• WHEN A BABY CRIES, walk the aisles like you own them. Reasonable adults don’t actually mind a crying baby — they mind parents who aren’t trying to do something about it.

• HAVE FUN! Air travel is exciting for kids and they are correct that it is amazing that you are sitting in a chair in the sky. It might be the highlight of their vacation.

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WEEKEND HAPPENINGS FRIDAY, 5th – SUNDAY, 7th HILL COUNTRY JAZZ FESTIVAL

Celebrate Texas jazz legend and San Marcos native Eddie Durham with a program of live jazz performances that pay tribute to the renowned Texas guitarist on Friday.

Saturday will include school performances and guest artist James Morrison.

Friday and Saturday at Texas State University, $10 general admission, $5 students, txstate. edu/jazzstudies

FAJITA DINNER

The annual San Marcos Lions Club dinner features pit grilled fajitas with all the fixings, live music, a bake sale, and a celebration of the non-profits the club supports year-round.

When buying your tickets, nominate an organization to win $500 in the Lion’s Share Contest!

Friday at City Park Recreation Hall, San Marcos, $7 per plate, lionsclubdinner.com

MARDI GRAS PARADE

The annual Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras parade along historic Belvin Street will begin at noon with a precession of floats, walking groups, and performers. The purpose of the parade is to bring the community and neighborhoods together in celebration of the Arts and culture. The public is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. Saturday starting at Bishop & Belvin and proceeding down Belvin Street, Free

FOOL FOR LOVE

TXST Theatre mainstage performance. Through dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can’t live without each other whether they like it or not. Reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present all mingle in an explosive, emotional experience.

Thursday through Sunday at Texas State University, $15 adult, $8 student, txstatepresents.com

FRIDAY, 12th – SUNDAY, 14th VALENTINE’S MOVIE NIGHT

Bring a blanket or lawns chairs and enjoy an all-youcan-eat chocolate buffet by Chef Patrick, complimentary glass of Montepulciano, and a showing of the film Chocolat inside the event center.

Cheese plates, small bites and additional wine available for purchase. Friday at Duchman Winery, Driftwood, $20 per person, facebook.com/ duchmanfamilywinery

BREWERY VALENTINE’S VOW RENEWAL

Renew your wedding vows, drink a beer, and enjoy an afternoon at a local brewery.

Renewal packages include 2 commemorative beer glasses filled with your choice of strawberry vanilla hefeweizen or Snickers infused weizenbock, 2 cupcakes, and a vow renewal officiated by the resident bartender/ordained minister (Willie) and his trusty sidekick/ordained minister (Price) Advance purchase and renewal reservation suggested.

Saturday at New Braunfels Brewing Co, $25 per couple, nbbrewing.com

HUG-IN VALENTINE’S BALL

Bring your valentine and camp for two days in Luckenbach.

Tickets include camping and nightly concerts with dancing. Featured performers are Dale Watson and Gary P. Nunn. Nightly tickets with no camping can also be purchased. Friday and Saturday in Luckenbach $45 per person, Free for 12 & under, luckenbachtexas.com

RESCUE OF THE HEART GALA A date night with your valentine to remember.

Kids Outdoor Zone (KOZ) provides outdoor camps for fatherless boys and trains men in churches across America to mentor boys in their community. Their annual gala features a five star wine dinner and desert prepared

by KOZ kids from across Central Texas. Activities include a greeting by giraffes and other exotic animals, a caricature artist, photo booth, raffle items, premium live auction items, and games.

Friday at TDS Exotic Game Ranch, Buda, $100 per person, kidsoutdoorzone.com

FRIDAY, 19th – SUNDAY, 21st 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

TXST Theatre mainstage performance. This TONY award winner has charmed audiences across the country with its wit and humor. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves!

Tuesday through Sunday at Texas State University, $15 adult, $8 student, txstatepresents.com

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Annual bowling tournament fundraiser supporting the Hays County Food Bank.

Teams of 5 receive 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental, gift bags, and can participate in the raffle. New this year, each team can participate in the SPARE The Change challenge, raising team donations online through the month of February and competing to win a prize and bragging rights.

Friday at Sunset Bowling Lanes, San Marcos, Sponsorship levels start at $500 per team, haysfoodbank.org

BELT SANDER RACES

Held the 3rd Saturday of each month, the belt sander races are one of the most unique events in the area. Accompanied with shuffleboard, billiards, a vintage baseball machine, live music, cheap beer and great burgers; these races are a laid back way to enjoy a Saturday as a Texan.

Saturday at Happy Cow Bar and Grill, New Braunfels, Free, happycowhuntertx.com

FREEZERIDE

The 12th annual event features snowboard, wakeboard, and Texas Hold ‘em Poker tournaments. These competitors are the best around, quite a site to see. After parties held Friday and Saturday at the onsite restaurant, Wahoo’s. Friday through Sunday at Texas Ski Ranch, New Braunfels, Free, texasskiranch.com

FRIDAY, 26th – SUNDAY, 28th

FUN FISH Children 3-16 are invited to spend quality time on the Guadalupe River and participate in the 20th annual Fun Fish event. All registered kiddos receive a free t-shirt, loaner fishing pole, bait, and tackle. Plus free lunch is provided for everyone. Fishing tournament winners will receive trophies and cash prizes.

Sunday at Camp Huaco Springs, New Braunfels, Free, wordcc.com

BBQ DINNER & FUNDRAISER 2 year old Kyle resident, Davis Kerr, recently suffered a hand amputation resulting from a household accident where Star Flight was called. A benefit to help with future medical costs such as prosthetics will include a BBQ dinner, auction items, a raffle, live music, kid’s activities, and more. Saturday at Painted Horse Pavilion, Buda, BBQ dinner $20 adults, $10 children, Free for 6 and under, Search Kerr Family Benefit on Facebook

JEWELRY & GIFT SHOW Thousands of products at wholesale prices. Shoppers can enjoy over 40 wholesale exhibitors with variety to satisfy everyone. Beads, fine jewelry, fashion jewelry & accessories, gourmet gifts, international items and more.

Friday through Sunday at New Braunfels Convention Center, $5, nashows.com

ALADDIN The classic Disney musical featuring Princess Jasmine, Aladdin, and Genie is adapted to for a young audience in this child-friendly live musical performance.

Saturday and Sunday at EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberley, $10 adults, $8 students, emilyann.org

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The perfect plan that is not possible to do, is not the perfect plan. Instead, exercise once a week and build from there.-Danny Coleman

6 TIPS FOR MORE WILLPOWER & SELF CONTROL Our expert says big change comes from starting small.

Every January gyms are jam-packed and by February capacity is back to normal.

As a personal trainer, I’ve seen many new clients come through our studio doors looking vibrant, smiling from ear to ear, excited to begin their new exercise program. They light up knowing how good they’ll look a few short months from now.

Pretty soon all their friends will stare in awe at their shredded eight-pack.

Then they come in for session #2 with a little less enthusiasm.

They move stiffly, and aren’t as excited to be there.

Then, that’s it. No session #3. No session #4. They’re gone.

I can’t blame them. I’ve tried and failed at countless life changes. I’ve failed at routines for fitness, nutrition, meditation, visualization, blogging, stretching, and so much more. Heck, I changed my college major four times before I finally graduated.

Here are some things for you to try next time you embark on a change in your life.

1. GET SMALL WINS In psychology, there is a term called chunking. Chunking is breaking up big tasks into smaller, less daunting to-dos.

Billionaire business coach Todd Herman says, “Try just setting a goal to wear your Lululemon around your house.” For the first week, just put on your workout clothes.

That’s it. Then on week 2, put on your Lulu, then leave the house. Not necessarily to go exercise, but to get those small feelings of achievement. You haven’t even gone to the gym yet! But you’re building small habits, and small wins give you momentum to stick with your exercise program long term.

So many people write exhaustive workout programs rather than breaking it down into smaller, more attainable, mini-programs. For example, if you don’t workout at all, there’s no way you’ll stick with a plan to lift weights 4x per week, go on 5-mile jogs 2x per week, and run sprints every other day.

Instead, try to exercise one day a week and build from there. Dr. Jade Teta, founder of Metabolic Effect, always says, “The perfect plan that is not possible to do, is not the perfect plan.”

2. PREP YOUR DAY Get in the habit of planning your tomorrow, today. By writing out the activities you plan

to do, and preparing for those activities the night before, you are much more likely to accomplish what you set out to do.

One study showed that a group of students who actually wrote down the time and place they were going to study ahead of time were more likely to actually study when the time came. These sorts of planning exercises release endorphins in your brain that get you excited for the activity ahead.

3. MAKE DEPOSITS IN OUR WILLPOWER BANK In her book, The Willpower Instinct, Professor Kelly McGonigal wrote how willpower is exhaustible. It’s like a bank account: you can make deposits and withdrawals, and you can overdraft too.

But instead of overdraft fees, your body pays by crushing a pizza or blowing money on a copper elephant sculpture that might look nice in your living room. Anytime you make a conscious decision throughout the day, you are withdrawing from your daily willpower bank account. The bigger the decision, or the more mental effort it takes, the more your willpower is withdrawn from your account. This is why romantic affairs are more likely to happen at night after a long day of work, and that pizza is more appetizing at 6pm than 6am.

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Tactics like preparing the night before and building momentum from small wins are so important.

Habits, momentum and preparations use little to no effort, therefore leaving your willpower bank full to spend on other, more taxing activities.

There are also ways to make deposits into your daily willpower bank. These can be activities like power naps, meditation, nature walks, having a conversation with a friend, or a short, intense workout. These things can build your willpower throughout the day, and increase the amount of willpower you have when considering that copper elephant.

4. SHAPE YOUR ENVIRONMENT When I was 20 years old, I left school and moved in with my older sister and her husband, who both own fitness companies. I went from having beer in my college fridge to seeing water and Pellegrino when I opened the door. The popcorn in my cabinets was replaced with protein powder and oats.

And the people surrounding me went from asking me to go to parties to asking me about the most recent business and psychology books I’ve read.

This shift in my environment completely changed my life and was a huge key to change. I was now eating different things, spending my time differently, reading books, exercising more, writing, making

more money, and personal training.

Take inventory of the foods in your house, the people you hang out with, and places you visit.

Shape your environment to help your goals, not hurt them.

5. MAKE IT NONNEGOTIABLE This is a strategy that I stumbled upon and found that it actually works. Make simple, nonnegotiable deals with yourself.

6. ASK “WHAT’S MY RESISTANCE STORY?” Any time you make a change in life, you’ll meet with some resistance and discomfort. This is completely normal. Everybody feels this way. The difference between those who successfully change and those who don’t comes in the story they tell themselves about what that resistance means.

I had a tendency to go to the gym, do an exercise or two, and decide, “I’m not really feeling it today.”

So I’d gather my things and proceed to the nearest Chipotle. But at the beginning of 2015, I made a deal with myself that no matter how I felt I’d have to stay at the gym for one hour. I don’t have to work out. I don’t have to do anything at all. I just have to stay in the building for no less than 60 minutes.

Research on persistence says that when times get tough (which they inevitably do for everybody), there are two types of people: the ones who fail, and the ones who succeed. The group that tends to fail or quit on the program tell themselves stories like, “It’s not worth it” or, “I’m too busy.” That gives themselves permission to quit. The second group is the one that succeeds, and eventually pushes through this period of resistance. They tell themselves stories like, “It’s going to be so rewarding when I get there” and, “No pain, no gain.”

What happened really surprised me. Since sticking with my nonnegotiable one-hour rule, my workouts have been considerably better. I felt so uncomfortable aimlessly walking in circles around the gym that I had to do something. It’s creepy to be at a gym with your headphones on and not exercise.

So to kill time, and not reach #CreeperStatus, I actually began to exercise for the full hour!

Neither story is absolute truth. They just lead to different results. Listen to the story you tell yourself when you get into those inevitable hard times. Once you become aware of your story, then you have the power to change it. And when you change your story, you’ll eventually get there. You will eventually succeed. And all your friends will gather around to stare in awe of your shredded eight-pack.

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“People always seem to recognize my palette. I use a lot of bright colors that can affect emotions in an uplifting way.”

Pictured Paintings Rainbow Sloth, Flower Frida & Tangled Chaos

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BRIGHT COLORS, UPLIFTING EMOTIONS Multimedia artist’s unique style getting noticed nationally.

New Braunfels artist Kelsey Huckaby was creatively inspired at an early age.

As an elementary school student in 2001, Huckaby had a watercolor painting displayed at a mall in her native Houston.

She became more aware of her talent for visual art at New Braunfels High School, delving further into painting. That’s when she sold a piece for a school art department fundraiser.

Huckaby briefly studied psychology at Texas State University in 2010, but as her artistic skills evolved, friends, family and others helped her realize that her future was in art. Huckaby left Texas State and began displaying and selling works at art shows and venues between New Braunfels, San Marcos and Austin.

In the last few years, Huckaby has gone multimedia, working from acrylics on canvas to found objects and upcycled materials.

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Her focus is on nature. She explains on her website that painting teaches her much about observation and better connects her with her subjects and her surroundings.

While learning about her subjects, she learns more about herself and how she interprets life.

“People always seem to recognize my palette.

I use a lot of bright colors that can affect emotions in an uplifting way,” she adds.

On the side, Huckaby works at Wimberley Glassworks. She may expand to working with glass, but not anytime soon. “It’s really complicated,” she said. “I want to learn as much as I can, but you’ve got to have the right equipment.”

Huckaby also organizes Art Haus, a monthly event at the Pour Haus bar in New Braunfels,

where area artists display original works and do live painting. “We’ve had participation from people from New Braunfels [who’ve never] shown their art there because there wasn’t much of a place to have a full blown art show,” she adds.

Huckaby’s art has gotten national exposure in unique ways: A “sun” painting appeared on CBS News Sunday Morning and her work can also be found Art-O-Mat style – in retired cigarette machines that vend art in miniature scale at more than 100 machines nationwide.

She gets the most feedback from fans at The Cosmopolitan Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas: “I think that’s where the most excitement is.”

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WHETHER IT’S BUILDING A SNOWMAN, MAKING A SNOW ANGEL, SNOW TUBING, AND EVEN SKIING, CHILDREN LOVE SNOW. WINTER PROVIDES FUN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES, BUT IT TAKES TEXANS A LITTLE MORE WORK TO GET THERE. DON’T LET PLANES AND SKI SCHOOLS SCARE YOU. A WINTER VACATION WITH THE KIDS PROVIDES LIFE-LONG MEMORIES. GETTING TO SALT LAKE CITY (SLC):

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HIGHLIGHTS 1. Best Snow in Colorado. The towering peaks surrounding Breckenridge increase the chances of fresh snow at the ski resort, a yearly average of 300 inches. Moist air is forced to travel over the summits, and when it reaches the point of condensation, the snow begins to fall.

2. Good for all Levels. Breckenridge resort spans several peaks and elevation levels, offering a variety of terrain and opportunities for fresh tracks. Soft groomers abound for beginner and intermediate skiers, while experts can experience deep powder.

3. Family Activities. Families will love the town, the largest historic district in Colorado. Aside from the usual ski and snowboarding, activities include touring the underground Country Boy Mine, attending a flick at the Speakeasy Movie Theatre, sledding at Carter Park, ice-skating, an Alpine slide, and a mountain-top children’s museum.

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Several shuttle companies offer door to door service from the airport to Breckenridge resorts for $60 per adult and $30 per child. Or spend a night in Denver at the Hyatt Regency before embarking on the two hour commute and take the Colorado Mountain Express Shuttle from the hotel for $39 per adult and $20 per child.

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LEANNE CALDERON Age: 28 Personal Trainer I have always been pretty athletic and in sports growing up. After having my son I started to workout to lose the baby weight. It became an instant addiction. I decided to challenge myself, to build the best figure possible and that’s what led me to bodybuilding. I fell in love with it!

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JAMIE LEE PETTIJOHN Age: 32 City Clerk for the City of San Marcos I was prompted to start working out when I weighed my heaviest at 189 lbs. in 2007. I was unhealthy and had to make a change, so I did. My routine is a combination of cardio and weight training 5-6 days a week.

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TAYLOR MCMILLEN Age: 26 Personal Trainer When I was younger I worked out for the sports I played, but as I got older I became fascinated with fitness and begin strict training and dieting. I eat clean and make sure I am in taking the amount of macronutrients each day that I need. To stay fit you have to commit to it being a lifestyle. There are no shortcuts in fitness it is a constant process that requires a lot of dedication and preparation each week.

HUNTER TOMLIN Age: 21 Personal Trainer I began weight training at 12 years old, was a state qualifier in track and field, and played football for 15 years. Playing football in college taught me the bulk of my knowledge in strength and conditioning.

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AMBREE DINGES Age: 23 Exercise & Sports Science Senior at TXST Two years ago I decided I wanted to maintain a good quality of life when I’m older so I started working out and competing. To train for my NPC bikini competition I switch between calisthenics, weighted exercises and yoga. I eat small meals consisting of complex carbs, lean meats, and healthy fats.

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