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A hummingbird takes the opportunity to sip from a vibrant orange Mexican sunflower.

Migrating Monarchs collect nectar from this sunny blooms. Photos by Norman Winter

The Mexican sunflower also provides nectar to Zebra longwings. Photo by Norman Winter

Mexican sunflower: Colorful pollinator champions

Sun, 10/18/2020 - 12:00am

Flaming orange flowers always catch my eye and the old-fashioned Mexican sunflower is still one of the best. They are probably catching your eye as well wherever you drive or commute in Central Texas. There may be a revival happening with this plant that I have failed to notice.

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A Word About Recycling

Sun, 10/18/2020 - 12:00am

Today, we will take time to address an item taken from a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) newsletter. It concerns something that I am quite sure annoys many of us: Junk Mail. (However, I’m also quite sure the advertisers who send it out, wouldn’t agree.)

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Answers to Go

Sun, 10/18/2020 - 12:00am

San Marcos Public Library

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Above, a sampling of Black's Barbecue, which included a quarter pound of brisket, a jalapeno sausage ring, pinto beans, potato salad, pickles and barbecue sauce. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Black's Barbecue

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 6:59pm

Central Texas is known for a lot of things. Most significantly — culinary speaking — it’s become a haven for barbecue enthusiasts to come and see what’s smokin’.

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Photo courtesy of Splash Coworking

Splash Coworking turns three with electrifying experience

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 6:57pm

Splash Coworking will be honoring its third year of business on Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Jason Giulietti

Site selectors play a critical role in economic development

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 6:32pm

As you may know from my past columns, the mission of the Greater San Marcos Partnership is to improve the quality of life for the residents of Hays and Caldwell counties by facilitating the creatio

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The Economist: Going once…

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 6:29pm

Two Americans, Dr. Paul R. Milgrom and Dr. Robert B.

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“Music was always a big part of my life,” says Edinburg native Matt Castillo. “I fell in love with Texas music.” Photos courtesy of Lance Cowan Media

LONE STAR COUNTRY

Sun, 10/11/2020 - 12:00am

As a child of the 90s living in the South Texas town of Edinburg, Matt Castillo grew up listening to Garth Brooks, Dwight Yoakum, George Strait and Randy Rogers on CD. Having moved to the Valley from Austin when he was in the third grade, Castillo carried the music of these next-generation legends with him, letting it seep into his bones to influence his own unique style of country.

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San Marcos Art League seeking young artists to participate in Art Scared Oct. 24

Sun, 10/11/2020 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Art League (SMAL) is bringing a new temporary public art installation to the exterior windows of participating establishments on the historic downtown Square via a unique kid’s art project titled Art Scared. Elementary – High School-aged children are invited to paint a section of a designated window on Saturday, Oct. 24 with a Halloween-themed image. Painted windows will remain on display for the public to enjoy through the end of the month.

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EXPLORING NATURE: AWFUL EDIBLES

Sun, 10/11/2020 - 12:00am

One serious threat to wildlife these days comes from hungry humans. People not only eat plants and farmraised animals, they also chow down on assorted wildlife, including monkeys, bats and certain rare birds.