Features

Homeowners will likely come across structures like arbors, gazebos, pergolas, and even trellises as they wade through the variety of features they can incorporate into backyard plans. Photo from Metro Creative

Exploring different backyard structures

Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:00am

Designing an ideal backyard space requires forethought and an eye for style. Knowing which features to include in a yard often boils down to what homeowners want to achieve in the space. Will it be a relaxing oasis or a central entertaining focal point?

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Make a Joyful Noise, is a community crazy quilt that accompanied the Price Center’s Passages Show hanging at the Center through Jan. 22. Submitted Photo

A Joyful Noise

Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:00am

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Price Center is again hosting a juried art show, for women artists only, From Challenge Comes Change. In addition, the center invites men and women to participate in its newest related community art project honoring women who have made a difference in their lives.

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Superbells Coral Sun offers the garden flaming color

Superbells Coral Sun calibrachoa is making its debut this spring and bring the series to a whopping 42.

Superbells Dreamsicle is stunning in the complementary color scheme with Supertunia Bordeaux petunia.

Superbells Tangerine Punch has won a dozen awards from University of Georgia to Penn State.

Superbells Tangerine Punch looks dazzling in this basket combined with Heat It Up Scarlet gaillardia and Angelface Cascade. Photos by Norman Winter

Superbells Coral Sun offers the garden flaming color

Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:00am

Just saying the word Coral Sun warms the spirit and makes one forget the impending split of the Polar Vortex and plunge into a deep winter. Yes, Coral Sun conjures up a vision of a South Pacific sunset, sitting on a beach with an adult fruit drink with one of those tiny umbrellas.

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Exploring Nature: Bird Collisions

Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:00am

I was deep into reading a Louis L'Amour Western, comfortable in my cushiony chair, when I heard a loud “thunk” outside the sliding glass door behind me.

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Above, Mana's Restaurant's Juarez combination — one cheese enchilada, one beef enchilada, a bean chalupa and a beef crispy taco served with fresh flour tortillas. Below, beef enchiladas dinner which comes with two beef enchiladas, refried beans, Spanish rice and flour tortillas. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Mana's Restaurant

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 7:29pm

Mana’s Restaurant located in the heart of Victory Gardens is a perfect neighborhood restaurant.

Providing delicious Mexican eats since 1976, a meal from Mana’s doesn’t disappoint.

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Evo Kyle, Schertz to show UFC 257 fight

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 7:27pm

EVO Entertainment Group will show the highly-anticipated Poirier vs. McGregor UFC 257 fight on the big screen with special showings at its Kyle and Schertz locations on Saturday.

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Jason Giuilietti

Community representation matters in Vision 2025, economic development

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 7:02pm

Vision 2025, as I introduced in my last column, is an ambitious and community-based economic development strategy designed to increase prosperity in Hays and Caldwell Counties.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Friendlier skies

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 6:50pm

One of the industries hardest hit by the pandemic has been airlines. The sharp decrease in demand for air travel due to shutdowns and safety concerns has severely crimped revenues and profits.

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New Rainbow Rhythm Daylilies: Stunning for the ages

This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail feasts on Rainbow Rhythm Tiger Swirl blossoms.

Rainbow Rhythm Sound of My Heart thrills with sheer elegance and a mystifying beauty. Photos by Norman Winter

Rainbow Rhythm Lake of Fire is sure to set your garden ablaze.

Rainbow Rhythm King of the Ages will make your garden come alive.

New Rainbow Rhythm Daylilies: Stunning for the ages

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

Rainbow Rhythm King of the Ages daylily has the gardening world abuzz with anticipation for spring 2021. This is a 38-inch-tall new daylily making its debut and offering the rarest of colors in the garden world. It is a combination of butter yellow, peach and apricot blend. That would be enough to make you scream but consider, it also has a burgundy eye and ruffled burgundy margins. I assure you it is coming to The Garden Guy’s house.

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Kids and grandkids alike will love these homemade star-shaped delights. Photo by Metro Creative

Oh My Stars

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

What would winter be without platters full of homemade cookies? It’s that time of year for pulling out favorite recipes and filling the house with delicious aromas and delectable treats. This recipe for “Stareos” from “Classic Stars Desserts” (Chronicle Books) by Emily Luchetti adds a gourmet spin to a popular chocolate sandwich cookie.