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The Journey Continues: Juneteenth

Sun, 06/20/2021 - 5:00am

My journey this week took me to Juneteenth and freedom. It started when the General Order No. 3 was delivered to Texas on June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of Jan. 1, 1863, and was delivered by U.S. General Gordon Granger: “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer.” Juneteenth has become an official state holiday. Yesterday it was celebrated in cities and towns across the entire United States.

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LifeLong Learning to present series of summer art classes

Sun, 06/20/2021 - 5:00am

The LifeLong Learning Organization of San Marcos will present a series of in-person and online summer art classes beginning July 7.

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Oh, bee hive! Alvéole partners with Tanger. Submitted photo

Tanger Outlets San Marcos abuzz with launch of urban beekeeping program

Sun, 06/20/2021 - 5:00am

Tanger Outlets San Marcos is helping pioneer the company’s new pollinator project, installing its own honeybee colony on the center’s rooftop this month. In partnership with Alvéole, a social beekeeping company, the shopping destination plans to engage the community as it rolls out a series of buzz-worthy opportunities for locals to get involved in the program.

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This savory summertime meal has a unique Spanish flair. Photo from Metro Creative

Make It Light

Sun, 06/20/2021 - 5:00am

When the mercury rises, savvy cooks know lighter fare is the name of the game. Light recipes can be made even better by incorporating fresh produce that’s full of vitamins and minerals. It’s even possible to grow many of these foods right in your own backyard garden. “Baked Peppers With Rice Stuffing

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Santi's Tacos — located near downtown San Marcos — serves authentic Mexican street food. Above, is a mural on the back of the building featuring some of their weekly specials. Daily Record photos by Colton Ashabranner

Foodie Friday: Santi's Tacos

Thu, 06/17/2021 - 6:38pm

Diners will find authentic Mexican food at Santi’s Tacos.

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Above, Creekhouse, a new restaurant set to open in Wimberley in early July, aims to bring will bring comfort food with a sophisticated Texas twist to the burgeoning Hill Country town Photos by White Light Exposure via Creekhouse

Creekhouse to open early summer 2021 in Wimberley

Thu, 06/17/2021 - 6:34pm

A new restaurant overlooking the Cypress Creek in Wimberley is set to open in early July.

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Pugster Butterfly Bush: Fragrance and fun collide

This American Lady butterfly creates a stunning contrast with the intense color of Pugster Blue buddleia.

This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail visits a Pugster Amethyst buddleia that is surrounded by Supertunia Vista petunias.

A summer pollinator garden with Pugster and Lo & Behold Ruby Chip buddleias, Suncredible sunflowers and Truffula Pink Gomphrenas can be both beautiful and exciting with bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Photos by Norman Winter

Pugster Butterfly Bush: Fragrance and fun collide

Sun, 06/13/2021 - 5:00am

Does Your Nose Know What My Nose Knows was the name of a creative article written by an author during my time as the Executive Director of the American Rose Society. Obviously, the reference was to the fragrance found in roses. I would like to pass this question on to you and the butterfly bush or buddleia. Mrs. Jan and I are blissfully on the same page when it comes to the Pugster varieties we are growing.

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The Dunbar Heritage Society board members, from left to right: Wayne Thompson, Alex Banbury Jr., President; Mittie Miller, Vice President; Jonafa Banbury, Secretary; Claudette Blythe, Treasurer. Photos submitted by Jonafa Banbury

Common Unity

Sun, 06/13/2021 - 5:00am

This year, San Marcos organizations are coming together in a sense of community, commemoration and fellowship to host the first ever countywide Juneteenth celebration. The Dunbar Heritage Association, the Hays County Historical Commission, Cephas House and the Calaboose Museum will hold a series of events — some of which are already underway — to share the history and culture of Black Americans in our community.