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Above, N'Chiladas' Kyle Plate, which comes with two cheese enchiladas and one ground beef crispy taco served with rice and refried beans. Below, chicken enchildas topped with chipotle sauce served with rice and refired beans from N'Chiladas in Kyle. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: N'Chiladas

Thu, 06/30/2022 - 7:08pm

In our ongoing quest to sample any and every enchilada in Hays County, this week’s foodie Friday led us to Kyle.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Pain at the Pump

Wed, 06/29/2022 - 7:15pm

The price of gasoline remains elevated, with the national average briefly surpassing $5 per gallon before retreating modestly.

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Much effort can still be made on behalf of our beautiful birds. Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: WE CAN DO BETTER

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

Some things are improving in the world of nature, but others could still be better.

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Photo from Metro Creative

Answers to Go

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY

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Texas Performing Arts announces 2022-23 season

Dance_Theatre_of_Harlem_Company with Arthur Mitchell Portrait. Photo by Janeé Smith

Dreamhouse Quartet. Photo by Jonathan McCallum

Texas Performing Arts announces 2022-23 season

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

Texas Performing Arts recently unveiled its 2022-23 season of interdisciplinary performances featuring significant artists from around the world.

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Graphic submitted by Central Texas Theatre Academy

City of Buda to present ‘Shrek: the Musical’ July 1-3

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

Central Texas Theatre Academy, the City of Buda and the Inspired Minds Art Center will present “Shrek: the Musical” July 1-3, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park, 204 San Antonio St.

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Celebrating Hays County Nurses

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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“She Played the Ukelele” is a ceramic sculpture piece by Alexis Bierman made entirely from recycled materials. Photo submitted by Clay de Stefano

Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

Reusing and recycling is the concept behind the latest gallery exhibit, Something Old to Something New, which features 80 innovative artworks by 70 area artists. The exhibit, which is on display throughout the first-floor galleries of the Price Center, will close today with an afternoon reception from 2 - 4 p.m.

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SMAL hosts annual member’s show

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

The San Marcos Art League will present its annual member’s show, ‘The Big SMAL Show’ at the Price Center and Garden this coming July and August. The show will feature works from art league members. SMAL will also be accepting new members who want to join and present their works in the exhibition. The show will run from July 1 through Aug. 27 for patrons to view; artists must submit their work in person at the Price Center on June 29-30 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. This show will feature several works in a variety of styles and mediums.

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The Greenhouse Pot has become an ecological marvel

These trays of Eco+ Grande containers of Blue My Mind evolvulus are ready for planting by the Eden Estate Management team in Columbus, Ga.

Diamond Snow euphorbia looking showy in the new Eco+ Grande container. Notice the wording: Plant into soil.

This Eco+ Grande container of Angelface Super White angelonia has had the four tabs removed and placed in the planting hole. Removing the tabs is a must to give roots proper contact with soil.

The Eco+ Grande container with Angelface Super White angelonia has been planted in the soil and ready for watering when bed is complete.

The Angelface Super White angelonias and Sunstar Rose Pentas and cascading Superbells calibrachoas are making a show at the entrance to the home. Follow me on Facebook @NormanWinterTheGardenGuy for more photos and garden inspiration. Photos by Norman Winter

The Greenhouse Pot has become an ecological marvel

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

No longer will trays of flower transplants create a mess, a sore back from picking them up and cluttering the garden shed with thoughts of future use. Thanks to the Eco+ Grande Pots that caught most of us by surprise at the garden center this year we can now simply pull four tabs and plant them and the pot in the hole, a true ecological wonder.