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Interactive murder mystery ’Murder‘s In the Heir’ set for Oct. 27-30 at the Price Center

Sun, 10/23/2022 - 5:00am

Halloween weekend is the perfect time for the Broke Thespians Theatre Company’s (BTTC) final show of its 2022 season, “Murder’s in the Heir,” Oct. 27 - 30 at the Price Center. The play, by 2015 Ovation Artist Award winner, Billy St. John, turns the game of Clue into performance art. Almost every character in this mystery has the weapon, opportunity and motive to commit the unseen murder. And it’s up to the audience to decide who did it.

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Chenille, Taffeta and Velvet: Making gardens upscale in 2023

In late May, Upscale Red Velvet bee balm has many more blooms showing the true potential of this first-year flower. The partners Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine and Meant to Bee Royal Raspberry agastaches also make their debut in 2023.

Scarlet bee balm, nature’s self-made July 4 firework display. Photos by Norman Winter

Norman Winter horticulturalist, author, and speaker

Chenille, Taffeta and Velvet: Making gardens upscale in 2023

Sun, 10/23/2022 - 5:00am

Chenille, Taffeta and Velvet may sound like the hottest designer fabrics for 2023, but they are the newest Upscale Monarda or bee balm coming out this spring. The Upscale Monarda series from Proven Winners packs native DNA from 23 states and Canada that will allow you to create the pollinator habitat of your dreams.

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Texas Pie Company is known for its pies but we tried the restaurant's lunch. Above, a turkey and Swiss sandwich. Below, a ham and cheddar sandwich. Both handheld meals came with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and jalapenos. Mayo and mustard were served on the side. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Texas Pie Company

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 7:15pm

This week’s Foodie Friday took us up to Kyle.

We visited Texas Pie Company where this eatery’s slogan is simple: “Life is short, Eat more pie.”

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The Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ of San Marcos will host a weekend full of events for its church leaders. Events will take place on Friday and Sunday. Photos submitted

Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ to host 2022 clergy appreciation

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 7:13pm

The Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ of San Marcos will host a weekend full of events for its church leaders.

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The Economist: Getting the Gas (among other things)!

Wed, 10/19/2022 - 7:24pm

In the aftermath of World War I, Congress enacted The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (commonly known as the Jones Act after its foremost proponent, Senator Wesley R. Jones from Washington).

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Jessica Crouch and Olivia Valli as Kit and Vivian in ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical.’
Photo by Matthew Murphy

Tickets for ‘Pretty Woman’ on sale at Texas Performing Arts

Sun, 10/16/2022 - 5:00am

“Pretty Woman: The Musical” will debut in Austin as part of the Texas Performing Arts 2022-23 Broadway in Austin season Jan. 1722, 2023. Tickets for the general public are on sale now.

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Keep an eye out for migrating geese this fall.
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Exploring Nature: Gone Geese

Sun, 10/16/2022 - 5:00am

As fall migration gets underway, there’s a good chance you might spot a flying V formation of birds in the sky.

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San Marcos has its own collection of supernatural tales and hauntings, from Gary Job Corps to the Thompson Island Bridge.
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Answers to Go

Sun, 10/16/2022 - 5:00am

Q. Are there ghost towns in Hays County?

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U.S. Navy Band Commodores to perform in San Marcos, Nov. 8

Chief Musician Jennifer Krupa from Hemet, Calif., musical director for the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, plays a trombone solo during the band's stop in Boothbay, Maine, the final stop of the ensemble's 2019 national tour.
Photo submitted by the U.S. Navy Band

Photo submitted by the U.S. Navy Band

U.S. Navy Band Commodores to perform in San Marcos, Nov. 8

Sun, 10/16/2022 - 5:00am

The United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble will perform a free concert Nov. 8 at San Marcos High School auditorium, 2601 Rattler Rd., at 7:30 p.m. All U.S. Navy Band performances are free and open to the public, though ticket reservations are encouraged. For the most up-todate ticket information, visit the Navy Band’s website at navyband.navy.mil As part of the Commodores 2022 national tour, this concert is a family- friendly event, connecting members of the community to their Navy. The performance will include an eclectic mix of traditional big band music, exciting jazz vocal arrangements and fresh new instrumental music written specifically for the Commodores of today.