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Paper Bear in San Marcos to close after 41 years
The store sells work from regional artists. (Anna Herod/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Heartworks Co./Paper Bear, the local novelty and San Marcos souvenir store located at 218 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos, will be closing its doors in the spring of 2020. After being open for 41 years, the art and handmade jewelry store will close due to the retirement of Carol Powers, the owner. 512-396-2283. www.paperbear.com
By Evelin Garcia
Evelin Garcia covers local government, education, business and development as the reporter of Community Impact Newspaper's San Marcos/Buda/Kyle edition. Evelin is a graduate of Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in international studies.
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