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TXST Department of Theatre presents New Works Festival

Sun, 10/15/2023 - 5:00am

Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents New Works Festival Oct. 20 - 22 in Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. The New Works Festival features three play-readings: “70.3” by Sam Mueller, “The Last Mixtape” by Raul Garza, and “Marry Me, Bruno Mars” by Megan Tabaque. Each reading will be featured each night of the festival in the above order.

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David Zapp shows off a cabinet of ghoulish medicine at the Haunted Pioneer Town.
Photo submitted by Robin Wood

Wimberley Players, 7A Ranch host Haunted Pioneer Town

Sun, 10/15/2023 - 5:00am

The Wimberley Players and 7A Ranch have teamed up to bring Haunted Pioneer Town and Train Ride of Terror to the Texas Hill Country on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

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Dunbar Heritage Association recently met to plan 2023-2024 upcoming events. Standing left to right is Allen Green, Ken Ward, Curtis Davis - Keynote speaker for the MLK,JR Day, Jonafa Banbury, Mittie Miller and Alex Banbury.
Photo submitted by Mittie Miller

Dunbar Heritage Association plans for 23-24 events

Sun, 10/15/2023 - 5:00am

Dunbar Heritage Association plans for 23-24 events

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San Marcos Art League’s Art Scared returning to the Square Oct. 21

Approximately 70 window spaces have been identified around the Square to make up the Art Scared Gallery.
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San Marcos Art League’s Art Scared returning to the Square Oct. 21

Sun, 10/15/2023 - 5:00am

For the fourth consecutive year, the San Marcos Art League (SMAL) is pleased to be bringing Art Scared back to the downtown Square on Saturday, Oct. 21. The temporary Halloween public art installation is open to area children, elementary through high school age. Participants are invited to paint a section of a designated window with a fall or Halloween-themed image. Painted windows will remain on display for the public to enjoy through early November.

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A stately cypress provides shade to a picnicking family on the banks of the San Marcos River near Rio Vista Dam.
Photo by Jason Cook

Thank a Tree

Sun, 10/15/2023 - 5:00am

Arbor Day encourages us to remember the importance of trees

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Trophies for the winners of the 2019 Dia de los Muertos 5K.
Photo by Rick Martinez

10th Annual Día de los Muertos 5K Run/ Walk set for Oct. 28

Sun, 10/15/2023 - 5:00am

Come celebrate the Day of the Dead with the 10th Annual Día de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run on Oct. 28 at Hernandez Elementary School, 333 Stagecoach Trail.

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Austin’s First Lady of Jazz, Pamela Hart, performed with her quintet at last year’s Eddie Durham Jazz Festival.
Photo by Jason Cook

Annual Eddie Durham Jazz Festival set for Oct. 21

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am

The Calaboose African American History Museum is celebrating the musical contributions and legacy of San Marcos native, Eddie Durham, with a free concert in Eddie Durham Park, 205 MLK Drive, across from the Calaboose Museum. Durham was a gifted jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and arranger in the swing era. His work contributed to the popularity of Glen Miller, Bennie Moten, Count Basie and Jimmie Lunceford. He is credited with being the first person to record an amplified guitar when he was featured on the 1935 Jimmie Lunceford recording of Durham’s arrangement of “Hittin’ the Bottle.”

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Jessica Mejia is Sirena del Rio: The Indigenous Mermaid of the San Marcos River.
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‘Sirena & Friends’ Music series teaches children about selfempowerment

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am

San Marcos has an indigenous mermaid named Sirena del Rio who shares her magic through storytelling and song. Embodied by master naturalist Jessica Mejia, Sirena del Rio weaves together elements of nature, heritage and mental health to teach young children about self-empowerment.

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Image courtesy of NASA

X marks the spot: The Oct. 14, 2023 ecliptic path crosses with the April 8, 2024 ecliptic path near Vanderpool, about an hour and a half south of San Antonio.
Graphic courtesy of TheEclipseStore.com

The Ring of Fire

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am

Texas Hill Country to experience first of two eclipses Oct. 14

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Pictured are from City of Kyle Management Debbie Guerra, Lauren Lyons, Amber Schmerts, Will Atkinson, Kyle Chamber President Julie Snyder, Kyle Chamber Membership Representative Tarence Hines, Gary Job Corps Director Angela Rackley and Business Community Liaison Randolph Goodman.
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Kyle Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Gary Job Corps Center Director

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am

At its September meeting, the Kyle Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Center Director of the Gary Job Corps Center Angela Rackley, who comes with more than 20 years of experience as the director of the Charleston, Sacramento, Albuquerque, Little Rock and Schriver Job Corps Centers. Additionally, Rackley brings a wealth of knowledge as a Corporate Director of Student Support Services, Student Development Director and Executive Director of Youth Employment Services. The Gary Job Corps Center came under new management by EQUUS Workforce Solutions effective April 1.