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Sculpture piece by Gio Gilmore

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Artwork by Bryan Delano

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Painting by Meredith Bakke

Telling the Tale through Art

“Tell The Tale” is an in-person art exhibition taking place at the Texas State University Galleries from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3. Opening reception for the exhibition will take place on Nov. 29 from 5 - 6 p.m. in the lobby of the J.C. Mitte building at Texas State University.

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Keep a weather eye this season. You never know what kinds of birds you might see. Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: SIGHTINGS

Around my place, a goldenfronted woodpecker is showing up to peck at a hanging suet block. But another bird watcher near me has reported a more unusual visitor.

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Above, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill's classic huli huli chicken plate — the eatery's signature dish. The plate came with marinated teriyaki chicken grilled fresh and served on a bed of white rice served with macaroni salad and steamed veggies substituted for the classic rice ball.  Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo 

Foodie Friday: Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

Since beginning Foodie Friday more than a year ago, it’s been the mission of the Daily Record to help restaurants navigate their way through the COVID-19 pandemic letting patrons know not on

Luminary series of summer phlox offers color and fragrance
Luminary series of summer phlox offers color and fragrance

Luminary Opalescence tall garden phlox boasts tantalizing fragrance, powdery mildew resistance and a long season of performance.

Luminary series of summer phlox offers color and fragrance

Luminary Ultraviolet tall garden phlox is slightly taller than the others in the Luminary series, and perfect for the perennial garden or backyard habitat. Photos by Norman Winter

Luminary series of summer phlox offers color and fragrance

Recently, I was given the task of writing a garden piece on the topic I wish I had. Sounds like a writer trap, doesn’t it? Though I am still writing that piece, I will tell you I wish I had planted more Luminary phlox last spring.

Holiday in the Gardens celebrates 20 years of its Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights celebrates its 20th year.

Holiday in the Gardens celebrates 20 years of its Festival of Lights

Holiday in the Gardens will hold its Moody Gardens Festival of Lights from Nov. 20 to Jan. 2 as Festival of Lights enters its 20th year. Guests can attend the Opening Day of Holiday in the Gardens on Nov. 20 as Santa Claus parachutes in to illuminate the mile-long light trail, which is one of the largest holiday lighting events on the Gulf Coast.

EXPLORING NATURE

The worldwide bird count was completed in October, with a check-in of over 7,000 different bird species. Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE

EXPLORING NATURE: THE WHIMBREL

The annual Big Day worldwide bird count was completed on Oct. 9 and some 32,000 people sent in checklists totaling 7,269 bird species. Most checklists came from the U.S., and the fewest came from Brazil.

Fantastic & Flour-free

PThanks to their flavor, portability and relatively short preparation and cooking times, cookies are a smart choice when bringing dessert to a holiday gathering. Photo from Metro Creative

Fantastic & Flour-free

Holiday entertaining season begins on Thanksgiving. Anyone who has been tasked with hosting Thanksgiving understands the commitment required to prepare a delicious meal for guests, which often encompasses appetizers, several side dishes and, of course, turkey as the centerpiece. Guests attending a Thanksgiving dinner can give holiday hosts and hostesses a break by providing dessert.

Musical Alchemy

Walter Thorington talks music history with customers at Alchemy Records, which shares space with Red Bud Roasters.

Musical Alchemy

A music history as much as record collector, Thorington arranges his shelves in chronological order. Photos by Celeste Hollister

Musical Alchemy

Sometimes the process by which life changes can resemble something like magic. This is how Walter Thorington describes his journey from financial analyst at the University of Texas to the owner of a record store. More than magic, though. It’s transformative, lifechanging, alchemical.

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