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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.

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KMFA 89.5 announces programming for virtual opening celebration “Live from the Draylen Mason”

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

KMFA 89.5, Austin’s listener-supported classical music station, announces the full schedule for “Live from the Draylen Mason,” a Grand Opening Celebration, Jan. 29 – 31. “Live from the Draylen Mason” events will include three days of streaming programming by locally and nationally acclaimed artists. Tickets are available at kmfa.org/live.

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The Journey Continues: Guest column by Paul Buntyn

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

Columnist’s Note: My journey this week has returned to my friend, Paul Buntyn, Pastor Emeritus of Abundant Life Christian Church, San Marcos, Texas. I asked him to share his thought in this week’s column.

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Answers to Go

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

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The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State will offer a full schedule of virtual performances for the spring 2021 semester. Photo from the Texas State University website

TXST Theater and Dance plans full slate of virtual performance for Spring 2021

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

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State will offer a full schedule of virtual performances for the spring 2021 semester.

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2021: Arts, culture, heritage remain vital to Price Center operations

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

Following a year of early record successes in art shows and community cultural celebrations, the Price Center’s Arts Committee has set an aggressive calendar of events and activities for 2021, including the return of an all-women’s art show and more interactive collaborative community art projects. An effort to include more cultural and heritage displays and observations has also already begun.

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Know your local snakes. Photo by Metro Graphics

Exploring Nature: Snakes Alive

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

I have a healthy respect for snakes. I know they sometimes provide a beneficial service in rodent control, but I still have a hard time really liking them. Especially the poisonous types.

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Above, Hays County Bar-B-Que's brisket, which is smoked for 18-20 hours, a homemade jalapeno cheddar sausage ring, potato salad, pickles and barbecue sauce. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo