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The Calaboose Museum. Photo by Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26764815

Archived photos show the congregation and choir from the First Baptist Church. Photos courtesy of the San Marcos Hays County Local History Collection available online at the San Marcos Public Library.

Black History Month

Sun, 02/21/2021 - 5:00am

Though the pandemic and inclement weather has cut short many plans for celebrating Black History Month this year, San Marcos residents can still take a moment to commemorate the heritage and historical significance of Black San Marcans. The San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau has compiled a list of influential people and important landmarks that have shaped San Marcos over time.

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GoldDust your pathways to illuminate your garden

GoldDust mecardonia and Blue My Mind evolvulus create a wonderful complementary combination of warm and cool colors.

GoldDust mercadonia is a low growing ground cover reaching only 5-inches in height and is perfect along pathways placed around or in between stepping stones. Photos by Norman Winter

GoldDust your pathways to illuminate your garden

Sun, 02/21/2021 - 5:00am

The Garden Guy was looking at photos of last year’s trials, and I was struck by one of a Mecardonia. If you are like most, Mecardonia probably conjures up visions of one of the stops that Moses and the Israelites made while looking for the promised land. Hey, ‘The Garden Guy’ is joking.

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Slow-cooked short ribs and mashed potatoes make for a tasty meal. Photo from Metro Creative

Stay Warm

Sun, 02/21/2021 - 5:00am

Slow cookers are a handy tool for any home chef, particularly those who juggle busy daily schedules. With slow cookers, meals can be prepared in advance and then left to simmer for hours while they develop deep flavors as meats become tender and succulent.

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JERRY HALL DAILY RECORD COLUMNIST

EXPLORING NATURE: THIS N THAT

Sun, 02/21/2021 - 5:00am

Let us consider purple martins, Galapagos tortoises and the Rio Grande Valley.

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Above, Toro Ramen and Poke Barn's yakisoba — a delicious blend of Japanese fried noodles, assorted veggies, scrambled eggs and scallion. You get your choice of pork, chicken or tofu. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Toro Ramen and Poke Barn

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 3:14pm

During cold times such as these nothing beats a warm bowl of soup, err, in this case ramen.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Public Transit and COVID

Wed, 02/17/2021 - 10:28pm

With the spread of COVID-19 in early 2020, one of the vital services impacted was public transit.

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Winter is still an excellent time to watch the birds. Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: SIGHTINGS

Sun, 02/14/2021 - 5:00am

Things are pretty uneventful around my place; a lot of fat robins are monopolizing my backyard birdbath and various finches are pecking away at my hanging suet blocks.

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Ricotta is included in this recipe for “Ricotta Cheesecake With Coffee and Chocolate” from “Nick Stellino’s Family Kitchen” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) by Nick Stellino, but it is not the only flavorful ingredient in this decadent dish. Photo from Metro Creative

Sweet Night

Sun, 02/14/2021 - 5:00am

A cheesecake recipe can be useful on any special occasion, and especially so on Valentine’s Day. For many people, cheesecake is not cheesecake without the addition of ricotta cheese. While ricotta is included in savory dishes like lasagna or manicotti, it is at home in desserts like cheesecake as well.

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Summerific Cranberry Crush is shorter than Holy Grail reach only 4 feet tall. The fiery scarlet blooms and deep green maple-like foliage create an exotic contrast.

Summerific Spinderella is also new in 2021 and creates a wow not only with its blend of colors but the illusion that it is spinning in the garden.

The Summerfic Holy Grail hibiscus, which was photographed in June, shows the tropical looking feel of the large, deep-red flowers.

Summerific French Vanilla is new to the market this spring and offers a most rare color to add to the perennial garden. Photos by Norman Winter

2021: The year of the Hardy Hibiscus

Sun, 02/14/2021 - 5:00am

The National Garden Bureau has declared 2021 The Year of the Hardy Hibiscus and The Garden Guy thinks this is absolutely terrific. Actually, I would go a-step further and say it is Summerific.

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Art League hosts design contest with cash prizes

Sun, 02/14/2021 - 5:00am

Although 2020 didn’t go as planned, the San Marcos Art League unveiled its first batch of Art Squared tote bags during the last art market season, designed by local artist Jo Hunter. This year, the Art League will be rolling out a new design in time for the Art Squared market season in March, and they want help from the community.