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Left to right, Danny Mosier, Greg Dew and Dawn Wright rehearse one of the many Beloved Holiday Classics explored in the play, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) at the Wimberley Players, opening Nov. 18.
Photo by Simone Corprew

Wimberley Players present tradtions and fun for the holidays

Sun, 11/13/2022 - 5:00am

The Wimberley Players will present two holiday events this coming season. The comedy, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)” by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez opens Nov. 18. In December, the family-friendly movie “Elf ” will be shown indoors, on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m.

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Above left, Don Japanese Kitchen's Nan-Bomb, which comes with large, popcorn chicken tossed with a pineapple habanero infused sweet and sour glaze served on a bed of white rice with cabbage, ginger and topped with nori. Above right, Don Mac Katsu — panko-breaded mac and cheese bites served with lemon garlic aioli. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Don Japanese Kitchen

Thu, 11/10/2022 - 10:12pm

Walk into Don Japanese Kitchen and you enter an eclectic atmosphere.

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Police investigating sex allegations against ex-Spur Primo

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 12:00am

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Police have begun investigating allegations that former San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo exposed himself on multiple occasions to a former team therapist during counseling sessions.

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The Tidwell home in the Castle Forest neighborhood uses rainwater for the landscape.
Photos by Sharon Lockett

A bird bath surrounded by gray artemisia centers a curbside planting area, between crape myrtle and Mexican fire bush.

Colored concrete blocks separate a gravel path to the back yard gate from front lawn.
Photo by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 12:00am

Landscape reflects changes that come with development

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Photo submitted by Mike Theilan

Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band to honor veterans with concert Nov. 10

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 12:00am

The Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band will honor veterans with a musical program on Thursday, Nov. 10. The program will be in conjunction with the two-year anniversary of the founding of ASSB by Musical Director, Michael L. Thielen. The free concert will begin at 7 p.m., and will be held at First Baptist Church, located at 325 W. McCarty Lane.

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From left to right, Rory Schaeffer-Preston, Giovanna Bruniera de Oliveira and Henry DelBello in a scene from “Amber Jar Chrysanthemum.”
Photo by Lauren Jurgemeyer

Texas State presents ‘Amber Jar Chrysanthemum’ starting Nov. 8

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 12:00am

Texas State’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents the premiere of “Amber Jar Chrysanthemum,” a new creative work, on Nov. 8 - 13 and Nov. 17 - 19 in the PSH Foundation Studio Theatre.

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Superbells Double Calibrochoas racking up awards

This Spicebush Swallowtail is one of several species that have been seen feeding on the Superbells Double Blue calibrachoa.
Photos by Norman Winter

Superbells Double Blue calibrachoa shows out in this smoke stack-shaped container with Truffula Pink gomphrena, Goldilocks creeping Jenny, and Whirlwind Blue scaevola.

This container features Superbells Double Yellow that makes it debut next spring, Superbells Tangerine Punch calibrachoas along with Unplugged Pink salvia.
Photo by Nornan Winter

Superbells Double Calibrochoas racking up awards

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 12:00am

Since 2018, Superbells Double calibrachoa varieties have won 67 awards, yet in my travels gardeners seem to rarely venture off the single-petaled path. I admit I have a flaming passion for the punch varieties like Superbells Grape Punch, Pomegranate Punch and Black Currant Punch. The last four years, however, I have gotten to try some double selections and they have all blown away any misconceptions I might have had and probably yours, too.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 12:00am

San Marcos Public Library

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Above, Texican Cafe's Mexican Dinner, which comes with one crispy taco, one El Paso beef enchilada, one pork tamale, rice, refried beans and pico de gallo. Below, Texican Cafe's El Paso enchiladas lunch special — two beef enchiladas topped with red chile sauce and served with rice, refried beans and a side of pico de gallo. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Texican Cafe

Thu, 11/03/2022 - 8:09pm

You really can’t keep us away from Mexican food.

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Hertigae Association of San Marcos presented president Debbie Austin with the Member of the Year award. Brian Olson was named Community Volunteer of the Year
Photo by Ros Hill

HASM honors community members for contributions

Sun, 10/30/2022 - 5:00am

The Heritage Association of San Marcos held its Annual Members’ Meeting and Dinner Oct. 17 at Palmer’s Restaurant. The Riverwalk Committee began the evening in the courtyard by honoring Dr. Jack Byrom and Alison Tudor for their contributions to the Heritage Association.