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Above, Kelly Figueroa, who grew up in San Marcos and ran track for then-Southwest Texas State University, crosses the finish line at the Boston Marathon on April 18. Below, Figueroa and her college roommate and close friend Joy Burson-Segura pose for a photo after completing the marathon. Photos courtesy of Kelly Figueroa

A MARATHON MOMENT: Native San Marcan completes ‘bucket-list accomplishment’

Sun, 04/24/2022 - 5:00am

It’s considered the holy grail on the runner’s circuit. It’s an invitation only event; but only after you proven you’ve got what it takes to participate in the Boston Marathon.

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Above, Nena's Concina's carne asada taco (red basket) and a shrimp taco (yellow basket). Below, Nena's Cocina's cheese enchiladas served with an overeasy egg, refried beans and red salsa. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Nena's Cocina

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 7:03pm

When passion meets inspiration, an obsession is born.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Russia and Texas

Wed, 04/20/2022 - 6:19pm

The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia is generating questions regarding how important Russia is to the Texas economy, particularly as policies restricting trade and investment interactions are c

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Persian Shield so beautifully exotic: ‘This is the life’

Persian Shield, a tropical foliage plant from Burma looks quite at home in partnership with the Ice Cream Blue Java banana.

‘This is the Life’ is a recipe that features Truffula Pink gomphrena, Supertunia Mini Vista Pink Star, and Plum Dandy alternanthera along with Persian Shield.

Persian Shield’s colors form a picturesque combination with lime green or chartreuse colored foliage. Photos by Norman Winter

Persian Shield so beautifully exotic: ‘This is the life’

Sun, 04/17/2022 - 5:00am

Recently I stumbled across a plant recipe called ‘This is the Life.’ Not only was it a collection of some of my favorite plants, but was like a wake-up call to an old favorite, the Persian Shield. Known botanically as Strobilanthes dyerianus, it is native to Myanmar and has 8-inchlong leaves that are iridescent in shades of purple, lilac and pink with purplemaroon on the undersides. If those colors aren’t awesome enough, the foliage looks as though it has a light coat of silver electroplated to the leaf.

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Texas State Galleries presents ‘Illusions of Reverie’ exhibit

Sun, 04/17/2022 - 5:00am

The Texas State Galleries will present “Illusions of Reverie,” a group exhibition featuring 18 artists within the School of Fine Arts and Design. These artists are working across various media such as painting, sculpture, video, photography, and drawing.

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Cantaloupe is good for eating and for attracting butterflies at the EmilyAnn Butterfly Festival April 23. Wimberley View photo by Dalton Sweat

EmilyAnn Theatre to host Butterfly Festival in Wimberley April 23

Sun, 04/17/2022 - 5:00am

EmilyAnn Theatre in Wimberley will host its annual Butterfly Festival on April 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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TPWD shares wildlife recommendations

Sun, 04/17/2022 - 5:00am

Baby birds and deer fawns are most often picked up by well-meaning citizens.

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Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: COMMON BIRDS

Sun, 04/17/2022 - 5:00am

What birds are you most likely to see in our neck of the woods?

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Meadows Center to host Spring Lake Earth Day Festival

Sun, 04/17/2022 - 5:00am

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment will hold its annual Spring Lake Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival, which will be held at the headwaters of the San Marcos River, is a free, family-friendly event that allows the community to join together to celebrate the earth.

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Roughhouse Brewing’s latest cave beer, Two & One is a blend of one- and two-year cave ales. Photo submitted by Naz Pasturnak

Roughhouse to host Wild and Free: Kite Festival and Cave Beer Release

Sun, 04/17/2022 - 5:00am

Roughhouse Brewing will reveal its third installment in its Underground Series with Wild and Free: a Kite Festival and Cave Beer Release Saturday, April 23, from 12 - 9 p.m., in collaboration with Synergy in Sound.