Unprecedented challenges galvanize our community’s commitment
Considering the spring-like weather we are having, it’s hard to imagine that Texas is in the process of recovering from a historic winter storm that immobilized our state.
Considering the spring-like weather we are having, it’s hard to imagine that Texas is in the process of recovering from a historic winter storm that immobilized our state.
The recent extreme winter weather is unprecedented in Texas. Records were shattered, and the cold lingered for a spell.
Slow cookers are a handy tool for any home chef, particularly those who juggle busy daily schedules. With slow cookers, meals can be prepared in advance and then left to simmer for hours while they develop deep flavors as meats become tender and succulent.
Let us consider purple martins, Galapagos tortoises and the Rio Grande Valley.
Thirty-five years ago in the United States Regular Army, I served as an Inspector of Training at National Guard and Reserve Units.
If the global pandemic has taught the public anything, it is how to be resourceful. Many components of daily life have changed as a result of the COVID-19 virus, and quite a number of people have discovered new things about themselves in the process — including interesting ways they can keep busy.
The Calaboose Museum. Photo by Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26764815
Though the pandemic and inclement weather has cut short many plans for celebrating Black History Month this year, San Marcos residents can still take a moment to commemorate the heritage and historical significance of Black San Marcans. The San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau has compiled a list of influential people and important landmarks that have shaped San Marcos over time.
The Garden Guy was looking at photos of last year’s trials, and I was struck by one of a Mecardonia. If you are like most, Mecardonia probably conjures up visions of one of the stops that Moses and the Israelites made while looking for the promised land. Hey, ‘The Garden Guy’ is joking.
During cold times such as these nothing beats a warm bowl of soup, err, in this case ramen.
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