Sweet taters, precious: boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew. Photo by Metro Creative
Sweet potatoes are a beloved side dish come the holiday season, as they make for the perfect complement to turkey and roasts.
Tropical hibiscuses attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.
Monsoon Mixer changes color throughout the day. This photo was taken at 9:48 in the morning.
Monsoon Mixer mid-afternoon.
Monsoon Mixer at 4 p.m. Photos by Norman Winter
Monsoon Mixer and Hawaiian Big Kahuna were two plants that brought a load of tropical joy during a long growing season that started with monsoonal rains and finished with what is now being called a flash drought.
Hummingbirds have returned to Central Texas, so it’s safe to put our your feeders. Photo from Metro Creative
Hard to believe, but it’s time again for hummingbirds in our area.
Palmetto State Park during Winter Storm Uri. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife
February's snowfall and freezing temperatures affected many fish and wildlife species throughout the state and now Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking for the public’s help in reporting any animal mortality events they observe on their property, ranches, or in their neighborhoods through this project on the iNaturalist website. Citizens are encouraged to report observations so that biologists can better understand the impacts of Winter Storm Uri to natural resources. The prolonged period of
Above, a two-meat plate from Green Mesquite BBQ with brisket, sausage, fried okra and potato salad served with cornbread and sweet tea. Below, a two-meat plate with chopped beef, smoked turkey, potato salad and pinto beans. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
A new barbecue restaurant has opened shop in San Marcos, providing an expansive range of options.
Students at Texas State University's McCoy College Center for Professional Sales competed at the 23rd annual National Collegiate Sales Competition. Above, members of the Speed Selling team and graduate assistants. Kamryn Allen (pictured front middle) won three individual awards. Photo courtesy of McCoy College Center for Professional Sales
More than 130 top sales students from 68 universities across the United States and Canada participated in the 23rd annual National Collegiate Sales Competition hosted by Kennesaw State University’s
It’s now been a year since COVID-19 began to upend the lives of people around the world.
Sloppy Joes: A hand-held favorite fit for a crowd. Photo by Metro Creative
Slow-cooked foods seem tailor-made when the mercury is low. Stews, soups and casseroles can simmer and gain great flavor through slow-cooking methods. But slow cooker appliances don’t need to be stored away when spring flowers start to bud. In fact, this method of cooking can bridge the gap between cold weather cuisine and the grilled and chilled fare of summer days to come.
Twice Blessed Consignment Shop sells a variety of fine glassware and unique knick knacks.
Twice Blessed also sells high-quality clothing. Photos by Celeste Hollister
Twice Blessed shares 20 years of history serving the San Marcos community. Photo by Celeste Hollister
In the first week of March, the Twice Blessed Consignment Shop celebrated its 20-year anniversary serving the San Marcos community. To date, the shop has raised nearly $1 million dollars since opening its doors on Feb. 20, 2001, giving the volunteer-based staff ample reason to celebrate.
Intensia White phlox stuns in this mixed container recipe called ‘Butterfly Beauty’ featuring Sweet Caroline Bewitched ornamental sweet potato and Superbena Sparkling Amethyst verbena.
Intensia Red Hot dazzles in the mixed container recipe called ‘Roll of Thunder’ with ColorBlaze Chocolate Drop coleus and Lemon Coral sedum. Photos by Norman Winter
On more than one occasion, I have been guilty of warning gardeners the perils of being out phloxed by their neighbors. If this happens your neighbors will certainly have the MOST dazzling landscape in the neighborhood. Should you feel that this danger is creeping upon you and your flower border, then remember the variety Intensia.
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