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Superbells Coral Sun offers the garden flaming color

Superbells Coral Sun calibrachoa is making its debut this spring and bring the series to a whopping 42.

Superbells Dreamsicle is stunning in the complementary color scheme with Supertunia Bordeaux petunia.

Superbells Tangerine Punch has won a dozen awards from University of Georgia to Penn State.

Superbells Tangerine Punch looks dazzling in this basket combined with Heat It Up Scarlet gaillardia and Angelface Cascade. Photos by Norman Winter

Superbells Coral Sun offers the garden flaming color

Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:00am

Just saying the word Coral Sun warms the spirit and makes one forget the impending split of the Polar Vortex and plunge into a deep winter. Yes, Coral Sun conjures up a vision of a South Pacific sunset, sitting on a beach with an adult fruit drink with one of those tiny umbrellas.

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Exploring Nature: Bird Collisions

Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:00am

I was deep into reading a Louis L'Amour Western, comfortable in my cushiony chair, when I heard a loud “thunk” outside the sliding glass door behind me.

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Serve with cilantro and pico de gallo for a little extra kick. Photo by Metro Creative

Heart Warming

Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:00am

Few things beat a hot meal on a cold day. Stews and casseroles can fit the bill in such situations, but soup is a go-to solution when looking to warm up.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY 625 E. HOPKINS ST. 512-393-8200

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Above, Mana's Restaurant's Juarez combination — one cheese enchilada, one beef enchilada, a bean chalupa and a beef crispy taco served with fresh flour tortillas. Below, beef enchiladas dinner which comes with two beef enchiladas, refried beans, Spanish rice and flour tortillas. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Mana's Restaurant

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 7:29pm

Mana’s Restaurant located in the heart of Victory Gardens is a perfect neighborhood restaurant.

Providing delicious Mexican eats since 1976, a meal from Mana’s doesn’t disappoint.

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Evo Kyle, Schertz to show UFC 257 fight

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 7:27pm

EVO Entertainment Group will show the highly-anticipated Poirier vs. McGregor UFC 257 fight on the big screen with special showings at its Kyle and Schertz locations on Saturday.

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Jason Giuilietti

Community representation matters in Vision 2025, economic development

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 7:02pm

Vision 2025, as I introduced in my last column, is an ambitious and community-based economic development strategy designed to increase prosperity in Hays and Caldwell Counties.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Friendlier skies

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 6:50pm

One of the industries hardest hit by the pandemic has been airlines. The sharp decrease in demand for air travel due to shutdowns and safety concerns has severely crimped revenues and profits.

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KMFA 89.5 announces programming for virtual opening celebration “Live from the Draylen Mason”

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

KMFA 89.5, Austin’s listener-supported classical music station, announces the full schedule for “Live from the Draylen Mason,” a Grand Opening Celebration, Jan. 29 – 31. “Live from the Draylen Mason” events will include three days of streaming programming by locally and nationally acclaimed artists. Tickets are available at kmfa.org/live.

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The Journey Continues: Guest column by Paul Buntyn

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

Columnist’s Note: My journey this week has returned to my friend, Paul Buntyn, Pastor Emeritus of Abundant Life Christian Church, San Marcos, Texas. I asked him to share his thought in this week’s column.