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SMAL hosts annual member’s show

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

The San Marcos Art League will present its annual member’s show, ‘The Big SMAL Show’ at the Price Center and Garden this coming July and August. The show will feature works from art league members. SMAL will also be accepting new members who want to join and present their works in the exhibition. The show will run from July 1 through Aug. 27 for patrons to view; artists must submit their work in person at the Price Center on June 29-30 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. This show will feature several works in a variety of styles and mediums.

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The Greenhouse Pot has become an ecological marvel

These trays of Eco+ Grande containers of Blue My Mind evolvulus are ready for planting by the Eden Estate Management team in Columbus, Ga.

Diamond Snow euphorbia looking showy in the new Eco+ Grande container. Notice the wording: Plant into soil.

This Eco+ Grande container of Angelface Super White angelonia has had the four tabs removed and placed in the planting hole. Removing the tabs is a must to give roots proper contact with soil.

The Eco+ Grande container with Angelface Super White angelonia has been planted in the soil and ready for watering when bed is complete.

The Angelface Super White angelonias and Sunstar Rose Pentas and cascading Superbells calibrachoas are making a show at the entrance to the home. Follow me on Facebook @NormanWinterTheGardenGuy for more photos and garden inspiration. Photos by Norman Winter

The Greenhouse Pot has become an ecological marvel

Sun, 06/26/2022 - 5:00am

No longer will trays of flower transplants create a mess, a sore back from picking them up and cluttering the garden shed with thoughts of future use. Thanks to the Eco+ Grande Pots that caught most of us by surprise at the garden center this year we can now simply pull four tabs and plant them and the pot in the hole, a true ecological wonder.

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Above, Anchor Bar's anchor bites — eight snack size buffalo wings — tossed in spicy garlic parmesan served with a side of tater tots, carrots and ranch dressing. Below, Anchor Bar's Hatch Burger, which comes with an 8-ounce patty of brisket and chuck burger came topped with green chilies, pepper jack cheese and a sunny side up egg. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Anchor Bar

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 9:37am

The home of the original Buffalo wing has arrived in San Marcos.

Anchor Bar opened this week, bringing with it delicious chicken wings, a wide variety of bar foods and cold drinks.

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Jason Giulietti

2022 Texas Innovation Corridor Fam Tour spurs regional economic development

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:11pm

June marks one of my favorite events as an economic developer: the annual Texas Innovation Corridor Familiarization Tour (also known as Fam Tour).

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The Economist: Working

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:07pm

May was another solid month for the Texas job market, with the state posting by far the largest gain across the nation (+74,200), well above California (+42,900) and New York (+26,800).

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Highly capable birds: They’re called pelicans, not pelican’ts. Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: PELICANS

Sun, 06/19/2022 - 5:00am

“A wonderful bird is the pelican./His bill will hold more than his belican.”

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Answers to Go

Sun, 06/19/2022 - 5:00am

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Dining with Dad

Sun, 06/19/2022 - 5:00am

Father’s Day is an opportunity to shower Dad with extra love and attention. Special outings and heartfelt gifts typically are part of the celebration. Some children may want to go above and beyond by whipping up a meal that Dad is sure to enjoy — particularly a father who spends his fair share of time by the stove or in front of the grill.

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Graphic submitted by Riffage Media.

Riffage Media releases season two of its podcast, The Day Everything Changed

Sun, 06/19/2022 - 5:00am

San Marcos-based podcast network Riffage Media recently released the second season of its science-fiction drama “The Day Everything Changed,” a follow up to season one of the network’s first audio drama. The five-episode season will be available to listen to for free in its entirety on most major podcast platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Audible.

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Photo by Alex Pasternak

Roughhouse Brewing presents Laughs In the Loft: Pride Edition comedy showcase June 25

Sun, 06/19/2022 - 5:00am

To celebrate National Pride Month, Schutze Scores Productions presents Laughs in the Loft: Pride Edition at Roughhouse Brewing on Saturday, June 25. This ticketed stand-up showcase will highlight LGBTQ+ comics including Jade Esteban Estrada, Angelina Martin, Dylan Sullivan, Clara Blackstone and Max Foster.