In the latest Resource Recycling newsletter, two items caught my eye. Since the first mentioned Texas among three other states and the second mentioned a small city in Texas (Temple), I knew I had material for this column. The first titled “How pro
The above graphics show drone images taken before and after the COVID-19 quarantine. Photos provided by Rachel Sanborn of the San Marcos River Rangers.
Except for a brief span of weeks between May and June, the San Marcos River’s banks have been closed to most visitors since the middle of March, meaning that the humans who normally enjoy the river have passed Spring Break and the subsequent months of searing temperatures without enjoying the river’s cool, crystalline waters.
Above, a plate of Rogelio's chicken and beef enchiladas. The chicken enchilada was served with salsa verde and melted cheese, while the beef enchilada came topped with chile con carne and melted cheese. The plate was served with rice and beans. Below, Rogelio's beef enchilada plate served with two beef enchiladas and rice and beans. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
Rogelio’s Restaurant has been providing San Marcans authentic, flavorful Mexican cuisine for over 20 years.
Jason Mock
Last month, a study from SmartAsset ranked San Marcos as one of the most financially impacted college towns in the nation due to COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions needed to slow the spread of the virus have caused substantial harm to the economy.
Oso Easy Urban Legend is also an Award of Excellence winner and will dazzle all summer as it reaches 40-inches tall. Photo by Norman Winter
The first spray opened up in my Oso Easy Peasy rose and I thought wow they have captured the essence of a fine heirloom. This was like a breath of fresh air as I had fallen in love with antique and heirloom roses when becoming the director of the American Rose Society years ago.
Animate Mazurek of tekRESCUE
Animate Mazurek, a local web developer from tekRESCUE, will present an upcoming Zoom workshop about the dangers of phishing scams at 2 p.m. on Aug. 26. Meeting ID and password information will be posted on the San Marcos Public Library Facebook page and website ahead of the event.
One of the featured vendors at this evening’s open-air market will be Art by Sara Pierce, pictured above. Submitted photo.
As the summer draws to a close, many businesses in San Marcos are taking the tentative first steps toward re-opening. Some businesses and restaurants have opted to host outdoor seating and open-air markets in order to help spark the local economy while keeping patrons and vendors safe.
A lady friend of mine recently reported seeing a blue-headed vireo on her property
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