Above, a two-meat plate from Green Mesquite BBQ with brisket, sausage, fried okra and potato salad served with cornbread and sweet tea. Below, a two-meat plate with chopped beef, smoked turkey, potato salad and pinto beans. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
A new barbecue restaurant has opened shop in San Marcos, providing an expansive range of options.
Students at Texas State University's McCoy College Center for Professional Sales competed at the 23rd annual National Collegiate Sales Competition. Above, members of the Speed Selling team and graduate assistants. Kamryn Allen (pictured front middle) won three individual awards. Photo courtesy of McCoy College Center for Professional Sales
More than 130 top sales students from 68 universities across the United States and Canada participated in the 23rd annual National Collegiate Sales Competition hosted by Kennesaw State University’s
It’s now been a year since COVID-19 began to upend the lives of people around the world.
The LBJ Museum of San Marcos will be hosting its annual Golf Tournament, the Ted Breihan Open, on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle. The format of the tournament is a Florida Scramble and all proceeds benefit the museum. Registration is at 7 a.m. with tee off at 8am concluding with a silent auction and lunch.
My journey this week reminded me that the Lord’s word is our refuge and strength.
San Marcos Academy Board Chair Dr. Ruth Welborn handles the scissors as President Brian N. Guenther, other trustees, and SMA administrators celebrate the re-opening of Davidson Hall with members of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce March 9 on the Academy campus. Photo by Marcus McDonald
During a March 9 ribbon cutting with the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce, San Marcos Academy celebrated the reopening of Davidson Hall, the school's Lower School building, which underwent a renovation recently from the foundation up.
Chickadees are small, comforting and cherished Central Texas birds. Photo from Metro Creative
I have two birds who are year-round residents at my place — black-crested titmouse and Carolina chickadee.
Sloppy Joes: A hand-held favorite fit for a crowd. Photo by Metro Creative
Slow-cooked foods seem tailor-made when the mercury is low. Stews, soups and casseroles can simmer and gain great flavor through slow-cooking methods. But slow cooker appliances don’t need to be stored away when spring flowers start to bud. In fact, this method of cooking can bridge the gap between cold weather cuisine and the grilled and chilled fare of summer days to come.
Twice Blessed Consignment Shop sells a variety of fine glassware and unique knick knacks.
Twice Blessed also sells high-quality clothing. Photos by Celeste Hollister
Twice Blessed shares 20 years of history serving the San Marcos community. Photo by Celeste Hollister
In the first week of March, the Twice Blessed Consignment Shop celebrated its 20-year anniversary serving the San Marcos community. To date, the shop has raised nearly $1 million dollars since opening its doors on Feb. 20, 2001, giving the volunteer-based staff ample reason to celebrate.
Intensia White phlox stuns in this mixed container recipe called ‘Butterfly Beauty’ featuring Sweet Caroline Bewitched ornamental sweet potato and Superbena Sparkling Amethyst verbena.
Intensia Red Hot dazzles in the mixed container recipe called ‘Roll of Thunder’ with ColorBlaze Chocolate Drop coleus and Lemon Coral sedum. Photos by Norman Winter
On more than one occasion, I have been guilty of warning gardeners the perils of being out phloxed by their neighbors. If this happens your neighbors will certainly have the MOST dazzling landscape in the neighborhood. Should you feel that this danger is creeping upon you and your flower border, then remember the variety Intensia.
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