Hays County seeks public input for future pet resource center
Fri, 09/01/2023 - 12:00am
Calling all Hays County community members and animal lovers to participate in an important survey.
Calling all Hays County community members and animal lovers to participate in an important survey.
Labor Day Weekend in Hays County will be a high-flying affair as hot air balloonists descend on the city of Kyle in time to ascend in a series of events.
Photo provided by city of Kyle
All eyes will be looking up at Lake Kyle Park in Kyle, the Pie Capital of Texas, as the city hosts its Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival this weekend.
GETTING LIGHTER THAN AIR
I have covered a Hot Air Balloon event in Illinois many years ago and so this weekend, I am aglow myself in the prospect of taking part in the annual city of Kyle Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival. I will be the one heading up the road at the crack of dawn to participate in some of the activities that make this festival known far and wide. I was tempted to join in for the pie making but thought better of it, after taking a look at the level of skill shown by past winners. This festival will feature music, the quintessential hot air balloons with tethered rides available, weather permitting and balloon glows today and Saturday. Admission is free, and parking and special shuttles will be available. Music scheduled throughout the entire festival is a highlight. I am personally looking forward to the two pie eating competitions-one for kids and one for the older crowd. What might be something to consider going out for is the Drone Show that is scheduled for Saturday at 9 p.m. I have only seen these on television, and so it is high time to add that experience to my checklist. Gates at Lake Kyle Park at 700 Lehman Road open today at 5 p.m. Saturday boasts an early gate open of 6:30 a.m. with the Grand Ascension at 7 a.m. This is a great family event so why not come out to Kyle and gaze skyward.
WINGING IT
This Saturday presents us with two ways to have a fun food adventure while also supporting local venues. First up is the Hot Wings Invitational from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Taproom & The Porch. Featuring the hottest wings in town, this eating contest is $20 per entry (limited to the first 20 applicants) and will grant a $200 cash grand prize to the winner. Round #1, the Lightning Round, will have all 20 contestants eating as many wings and drums as possible in 10 minutes: No water or milk, must eat all meat from the bone, and the contestant chooses the sauce. Then the tension cranks up with the Heat Round, in which the top 5 contestants will eat as many of Chef Luis’ hot wings as they can. The round (and the money) goes to the last one standing. Contestants must register at The Taproom Friday, Sept. 1.
Next, quell the heat with some cool island tunes and Hawaiian food at Riley’s 16th Annual Luau from 5 to 8 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature music by Island Texas and Hawaiian pork plates with all the trimmings. Creek South Farms will be on site with fresh-flower leis, so put on your best Aloha garb and come hula the night away. No cover for the band and $15 for the plates.
The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos
Wake the Dead Coffeehouse Live Music - Ground Clouds Friday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. 1432 Old Ranch Rd. 12
Some birds — like this common kingfisher — are cheeky beaks.
Photos from Metro Creative
jerry hall daily record columnist
Let’s devote today’s column to a collection of fascinating factoids and interesting items about wildlife and nature. Here goes: Artist/author Ralph Steadman has developed a tongue-in-cheek list of birds he thinks may be headed for extinction. These include the unsociable leftwing and the orange-beaked spotted emulsion cootflake. Other birds he thinks may already be extinct are the gob swallow, long-legged shortwing and the needless smut.
Submitted photo
Back by popular demand, “The Book of Mormon” returns to Austin Nov. 14 - 19 at Bass Concert Hall. The irreverent musical comedy played a record-breaking two-week run in 2013. Tickets for this limited engagement are sale now for the irreverent musical comedy presented by Texas Performing Arts.
The River Appreciation Weekend featured a special blessing and performance by local Aztec dance groups, Kalpuli Toknihuan Tecuanimej on Aug. 18 and the Central Texas Danzantes on Aug. 19.
Photos by Christopher Paul Cardoza
The Aztec dance group Kalpuli Toknihuan Tecuanimej performed a river blessing as part of the River Appreciation Weekend, held in downtown Martindale.
From left to right: Carlton Carl, Caldwell County Commissioner Edward “Ed” Theriot, Caldwell County Commissioner Rusty Horne, Martindale City Council member Mike McClabb, Martindale City Council member Sonja Villalobos, Chelsea James, Martindale City Council member Sam Houston Clinton III, Martindale City Council member Matthew McGovern, and Martindale Mayor Katherine Glaze.
Photo by Christopher Paul Cardoza
In celebration of the river that unites us all, the city of Martindale hosted its second annual River Appreciation Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19. This year’s two-day festival featured local art, live music, river education and awareness booths from environmental stewardship organizations.
Dominique Steward.
Submitted photo
“There we were, in some places total devastation, loss of all power, all roads blocked off by fallen trees, but we pushed on,” said Dominique Steward, a 2010 graduate from the Overhead Linesman Trade, as crews from around the United States assisted the island of Puerto Rico for six months following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
The Indigenous Cultures Institute Summer Encounter Closing Ceremony at Sacred Springs.
Photo provided by ICI Photo Archives: 2023
The Indigenous Cultures Institute, based in San Marcos held its 11th Indigenous Arts Summer Encounter from June 19 - 24 at Cuauhtemoc Hall. The annual encounter brings together youth, artists and community members of San Marcos for a week-long ceremonial experience. Local students participated in daily activities that included the history, culture, arts and traditions of the indigenous people of our area. Students learned the creation story, about food justice and engaged in visual arts, music, dance, writing and cooking/nutrition activities that tied into teachings of indigenous foodways and wellness. Students were also introduced to the Coahuiltecan language which was spoken by our indigenous ancestors who lived and thrived in this area for over 13,000 years.
Frisbee Dan's message is come out and adopt him and the other animals awaiting homes in San Marcos this Saturday at the shelter.
Photo provided by San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter
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