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Get your sunny disposition on by planning your garden with ‘Heat It Up’ Blanket Flowers

This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail feast on Heat it Up Yellow blanket flower at The Garden Guy’s House.

Heat It Up Scarlet and Heat it Up Yellow Blanket flowers have won dozens of awards across the country. Photos by Norman Winter

Get your sunny disposition on by planning your garden with ‘Heat It Up’ Blanket Flowers

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 5:00am

Recently a post came across my Facebook that read today is January the 74th and by George, I agree and I want change. I need blanket flowers or gaillardias. Okay, I know February is too early, but let this serve notice: Start sourcing the award-winning ‘Heat It Up Blanket Flowers’ for spring planting.

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Nick Dondero as Macbeth. Photo by Lauren Jurgemeyer

Texas State Department of Theatre, Dance presents Macbeth

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 5:00am

Texas State’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” Feb. 8-13 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 5:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY

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The Journey Continues: Changing our World

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 5:00am

“My journey” for the next two weeks is written by Bill Oxley, a guest columnist. He gave his testimony recently with a group of pilgrims at a Walk to Emmaus weekend and has agreed to share his presentation on “Changing Our World.”

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GriefShare series offers help to people dealing with loss

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 5:00am

In January 2015, a handful of people in San Marcos learned of a nationwide program called GriefShare, a support group for those who have lost a spouse, a child or a friend. As they personally understood the mental and physical trauma of losing a loved one, whether it was anticipated or a complete surprise, the group decided they would welcome the opportunity to begin the program in San Marcos.

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Pictured above are Commander Stephanie Brown, GySgt. Turner, Auxiliary President Bernie Adams and Sgt. Jasso. Submitted photo

Marines collect toys

Sun, 02/06/2022 - 5:00am

From Nov. 27 until Christmas, people in town saw signs that read, “Marines Toys for Tots Foundation.”

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Above, Blind Salamander Cantina's chicken fajita quesadilla, which is served with guacamole and sour cream. Below, Blind Salamander's chicken fajita nachos — tortilla chips topped with queso, pico de gallo and chicken fajita served with a side of guacamole and sour cream Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Blind Salamander Cantina

Thu, 02/03/2022 - 4:18pm

A new patio bar and cantina has opened in San Marcos.

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Jason Giulietti

Retaining and expanding local companies is critical for economic development

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 7:17pm

The bulk of all new jobs created in the United States is made by efforts to retain and expand businesses.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: The right move

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 7:16pm

With inflation spiking and job openings far outnumbering unemployed persons, it is little surprise that the Federal Reserve is signaling a change in the game plan.

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Chocolate and peanuts make a natural pairing, as shown in this recipe for caramelized peanut milk chocolate bark. Photo from Metro Creative

Going nuts

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

Peanut and chocolate has always been a tasty combination. The saltiness of peanuts pairs well with the sweetness of chocolate, which is why many desserts feature this combination of flavors.