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Tickets on sale for Broadway In Austin’s Hamilton

Austin Scott and Noah Christopher in the national tour of Hamilton. Photo by Joan Marcus

Bryson Bruce and company in the national tour of Hamilton. Photo by Joan Marcus

Tickets on sale for Broadway In Austin’s Hamilton

Sun, 09/05/2021 - 5:00am

Texas Performing Arts has announced that single tickets for Hamilton at Bass Concert Hall will go on sale to the public Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. for December 7 – 19 performances at BroadwayinAustin.com or texasperformingarts.org.

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Newly renovated Bailey house and yard on Brown Street combines old and new landscaping.

New curved walkway leads to front entrance, flanked with yellow lantana and potted petunias. Photos by Sharon Lockett

Barrels of ceanothus mark brick walkway to back yard beside newly planted red yucca and decorative grass.

Natural stones edge “island beds” of native plants and focus attention on natural diversity. Photos by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Sun, 09/05/2021 - 5:00am

In Central Texas, a lowmaintenance landscape often includes only trees and grass, plus a few evergreen “foundation plants.” But adding just a few adapted plantings to the mix can turn an uninspired front yard into a garden of interest. This transformation happened at a newly-renovated house on Brown Street (corner of Clara Street), now owned by Buddy and Cindy Bailey. They purchased a San Marcos house, built in 1970, from the son of its original owner Dr. Richard Henderson, for years a beloved professor at Texas State University. The yard is partially shaded by numerous oak trees, and ground cover is a mix of grass and native horse herb.

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Homemade, nut-free granola makes for a perfect snack during lunch or a healthy breakfast alternative. Photo by Metro Creative

Going with the Grain

Sun, 09/05/2021 - 5:00am

School is in session and that means busy families may be in need of a few meal solutions that fit into their schedules — particularly items to grab on the way to school or work. Granola bars often fit the bill as nutritious options in portable packages. While store-bought granola bars are convenient, they tend to be made with nuts or oats, which are not ideal for those with food allergies or intolerances.

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The Journey Continues: Labor Day

Sun, 09/05/2021 - 5:00am

This week starts with a Monday holiday — Labor Day. I am moved by all the hard work ongoing in San Marcos. As I watch new construction of homes and apartments, see critical road work on Interstate 35 and enjoy the fruits of laborers in restaurants, I see that some things never change… It is hard work and getting tired that keeps America's economy strong.

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Above, Milagro's Hill Country Tex Mex's 'chili relleno' — a roasted poblano stuffed with chicken, smoked corn, pico de gallo and mixed cheese then fried and topped with tomatillo cream sauce served with rice and beans. Below, Milagro's lunch special No. 1: cheese enchilada topped with Milagro’s carne sauce, one crispy beef taco served with rice and beans. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Milagro's Hill Country Tex Mex

Thu, 09/02/2021 - 6:38pm

Headed toward Wimberley and looking for good Tex Mex? Then Milagro's Hill Country Tex Mex is the spot for you.

This Wimberley eatery dishes out great Tex Mex at a reasonable price.

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Jason Giulietti

As fiscal year winds down, GSMP set to close out this record year strong

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 7:39pm

If you are familiar with this column, you know that the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) exists to help facilitate the creation of new, good-paying jobs here in Hays and Caldwell counties — an

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: What goes up…

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 7:37pm

Housing prices are up. Way up! The robust market reflects a variety of factors, including population growth, job opportunities, and interest rates.

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Savory sausages and peppers is a quick back-to-school meal the whole family will enjoy. Photo from Metro Creative

Try this zesty meal fit for a whole crowd

Sun, 08/29/2021 - 5:00am

As the weather cools, hearty meals often take center stage. Home cooks may have plenty of go-to recipes to feed their families and guests. But expanding your culinary horizons can lead to some new family favorites.

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The San Marcos Public Library seeks poetry from community for its inaugural issue titled Everybody In! Photo by Jason Cook

When the River Speaks

Sun, 08/29/2021 - 5:00am

Every person has poetry within them, and the San Marcos Public Library would like to read yours. Through a new monthly poetry bulletin “When the River Speaks,” the SMPL invites San Marcosarea residents of any age to submit their original poetry to be collected into a monthly edition, the first of which is themed, “Everybody In!”

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JERRY HALL DAILY RECORD COLUMNIST

Exploring Nature: Poop

Sun, 08/29/2021 - 5:00am

Unlike other animals, birds don’t produce urine, instead they excrete nitrogenous wastes in the form or uric acid, which resembles white paste, or plaster. I refer to this substance as “poop.”