Sweet taters, precious: boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew. Photo by Metro Creative
Sweet potatoes are a beloved side dish come the holiday season, as they make for the perfect complement to turkey and roasts.
Tropical hibiscuses attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.
Monsoon Mixer changes color throughout the day. This photo was taken at 9:48 in the morning.
Monsoon Mixer mid-afternoon.
Monsoon Mixer at 4 p.m. Photos by Norman Winter
Monsoon Mixer and Hawaiian Big Kahuna were two plants that brought a load of tropical joy during a long growing season that started with monsoonal rains and finished with what is now being called a flash drought.
Hummingbirds have returned to Central Texas, so it’s safe to put our your feeders. Photo from Metro Creative
Hard to believe, but it’s time again for hummingbirds in our area.
Palmetto State Park during Winter Storm Uri. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife
February's snowfall and freezing temperatures affected many fish and wildlife species throughout the state and now Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking for the public’s help in reporting any animal mortality events they observe on their property, ranches, or in their neighborhoods through this project on the iNaturalist website. Citizens are encouraged to report observations so that biologists can better understand the impacts of Winter Storm Uri to natural resources. The prolonged period of
El Paso businessman and Texas State University Distinguished Alumnus Richard Castro has been honored with the Texas Higher Education Distinguished Service Award for outstanding service to higher education in Texas.
The Journey today takes us to a “pop quiz” on Bible knowledge.
Q. Can you recommend some fiction books that were originally written in a language other than English?
Your favorite love story continues... Destiney and Gabriel Jackson form the unique wife-and-husband powerhouse duo with a message of love, loyalty and connection. Submitted photo
From their first-ever music video, Destiney and Gabriel Jackson show off their matching Yin & Yang tattoos.
Their signature drink, the Yin & Yang Daiquiri, available at Longhorn Daiquiris. Submitted photos
Many people these days feel that the world has become a more divisive place. After a year-long quarantine, political turmoil and a plague of hate crimes, perhaps it’s no wonder that so many people feel more disconnected than ever before.
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
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