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Wither thou wilt: Strategies for safeguarding tree health

Fungal mats in the trunk are an indicator of oak wilt.
Photos submitted by the Hays County Master Gardeners

Wither thou wilt: Strategies for safeguarding tree health

Early detection remains crucial for detecting and managing oak wilt.

Wither thou wilt: Strategies for safeguarding tree health

The Hill Country is experiencing an alarming prevalence of oak wilt which is a devastating tree disease caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum. This disease has raised concerns among environmentalists, landowners and tree enthusiasts in Texas. Particularly prominent in Central Texas, this infectious disease has been responsible for widespread oak tree mortality. We need to address this critical issue and acquire a comprehensive understanding of oak wilt and its management strategies which have become essential in this fight against a fungus.

Meet Me at the Crossroads

This year’s MLK celebration will begin with a Re-dedication of the Crossroads Memorial, followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the LBJ-MLK Crossroads Memorial on the corner of MLK and LBJ streets.
Photos submitted by Dunbar Heritage Association

Meet Me at the Crossroads

Meet Me at the Crossroads

San Marcos to celebrate the life of MLK

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SHOPPING AND A STROLL

I mentioned last week that I’m a lover of popup markets and a vendor at many myself (follow my jewelry business instagram @shannonmakesjewelry). Shop 1893 will be having a flea market at the Price Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. You can support small businesses in the community by buying their vintage treasures and handmade goods. After I shop until I drop, I’m going to take my foster dog Yaya (Yasmeen) on a walk downtown in hopes of finding her forever home. The shelter provided a bandana that says adopt me, which she will definitely wear. If I could walk all three dogs (Yaya and my two pups), I would keep her, but double walks are not feasible for the long term. I must say though, I truly love this dog. She was totally potty trained, but we had a bit of a setback after New Year's Eve because she was afraid to go outside. We’re working through it though and have gotten it down to one pee accident a day. She is kennel trained. The thing that makes her special though is how sweet she is. She is always kissing my other dog Sookie on the lips and snuggling with her and myself. She even snuggles with my little dog Dante now, which she made possible by wearing him down with her sweetness. She gives me floppy lip kisses on my ears that always make me giggle. That dog has more lips and extra skin than any other and the cutest underbite. Inquire about her today at sanmarcostx. gov/3259/Adoptable-Animals.

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COLD BIRDS

No doubt everyone has seen the alerts on our weather apps for the weekend. It’s about to get super cold next week, with some ambivalent grumbles regarding snow on Sunday. Friday and Saturday promise to be fairly mild, however, so my husband and I are going to take the opportunity to spend some time outdoors.

While not a new natural area, the Purgatory Creek extension north of Franklin Square is new to us, offering peaceful, meandering trails for hiking and bird watching.

The last time we visited, we spotted chickadees, cardinals, a few wrens and a whole pack of turkey vultures. We’ve heard that bobcats and a mountain lion also prowl the area, so maybe we’ll see one of those, though I’ll be content to peep at all the birds.

The plan is to stop in at Wake the Dead, grab a breakfast taco and some coffee, then head down to the trails to spy on some of the wildlife living on the edges of town.

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A WEEKEND AT THE CROSSROADS

MLK Day in San Marcos has a unique twist. Being the educational home of former U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson, who ushered in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it offers all the more reason for San Marcos to participate in full force.

A decade ago, the Crossroads Memorial was dedicated at the corner of LBJ Drive and MLK Drive showing the two historical giants discussing civil rights legislation. The Dunbar Heritage Association his hosting a weekend of events to make the occasion including a re-dedication of the memorial.

On Saturday, there will be an MLK Kids event at the San Marcos Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The Dunbar Heritage Association asked those who want to attend register online at dhasmtx.com.

On Sunday, there will be a reunion of the 73 local civil rights trailblazers who were honored at the original dedication of the Crossroads Memorial. The reunion will be held at the San Marcos Public Library from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Then comes MLK Day on Monday, and it is going to be cold. Don't let that dissuade your activist's heart as there will be events most of the morning. Starting at 9 a.m. at the corner of LBJ and MLK Drive, there will be a wreath-laying followed by a freedom walk from the Crossroads Memorial to the Hays County Courthouse for a celebration on the Square. At 11 a.m. there will be a keynote address followed by a reception at the Dunbar Center.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

SHOPPING AND A STROLL

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Parris Lewis performing “What's Love” as 'Tina Turner' in the North American touring production of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical.
Daily Record photo by Celeste Cook

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'Tina! — The Tina Turner Musical' opens at Bass Concert Hall

Her story starts in the humble town of Nutbush, Tenn., not as the American rock icon Tina Turner, but as Anna Mae Bullock, the fiery daughter of sharecroppers struggling to make a living in the 1940s. Before taking the crown as Queen of Rock n Roll, Tina Turner rose up from a broken household, poverty and abuse to become one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.

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Top, the Higgins home entry with beds of sages near the house and agaves sharing separate bed with bare crape myrtle.
Inset, A few red sage blossoms continue to show color as winter nears.
Bottom, Sago palm in a bed stands out from massed sages and agave leaves mirror the sharp edges of square pot.
Photos by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Big three native plants featured in Higgins landscape

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Above, Della Lucio, Kristan Alvarez and Molly Ann Garcia take a game day selfie. Top right, the mother-daughter team of Alvarez and Lucia of KnD’s Boutique. Right, Della Lucio rocks her game-day fashion.
Photos by Kristan Alvarez and Molly Ann Garcia

KnD’s Boutique shows out for Texas State Bowl Game

Like many San Marcans, KnD’s Kristan Alvarez and Della Lucio road tripped with their friend Molly Ann Garcia to Southern Methodist University’s Gerald R. Ford Stadium in Dallas to watch the Texas State Bobcats face off against the Rice Owls in the now-iconic ServPro First Responder Bowl, in which TXST won over the Owls 45-21.

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These adventurous ideas can serve as inspiration for anyone who wants to be a little more daring with this year’s resolutions.
Photo from Metro Creative

Jump into adventurous resolution ideas for 2024

Individuals looking for a little more excitement and adventure in their lives can think about making New Year’s resolutions that align with their adventurous goals. These adventurous ideas can serve as inspiration for anyone who wants to be a little more daring with this year’s resolutions.

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