The Economist: Whence Workers
Recent data indicates that the Texas economy continues to generate jobs at a torrid pace. In June, the state added 82,000 positions, pushing the year-over-year gain to 778,700.
Recent data indicates that the Texas economy continues to generate jobs at a torrid pace. In June, the state added 82,000 positions, pushing the year-over-year gain to 778,700.
San Marcos Premium Outlets is currently holding its back-to-school denim drive, “Do Good with Denim” in an effort to support sustainability and positively impact the community through Aug. 22. This promotion is in collaboration with the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center.
Tyler Askins, who plays Hunk and the Scarecrow, basks in the spotlight during rehearsals for the Broke Thespians Theatre Company’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Photo by Candice Vincent
Lately it seems San Marcos is experiencing a comforting cultural resurgence. Some of our well-loved local treasures have made their return. Sundance Records, for example, recently made a comeback as Sundance Record Lagoon. Then on Wednesday, Valentino’s Pizza reopened.
The Garden Guy designed this container using Supertunia Mini Vista Scarlet petunia, Superbells Grape Punch calibrachoa, White Knight lobularia or sweet alyssum and Goldilocks creeping Jenny. Photos by Norman Winter
Supertunia Mini Vista Scarlet petunia will quickly become the one to which all other red petunias will be compared. Though it is making its debut in 2023, the tsunami created from the beauty shown in 2022 trials is already causing market jitters. Will there be enough next spring? We can only hope.
Q. I saw the meteorite (or meteor — I’m not sure what the difference is) that was seen in Texas skies recently. Why was it so bright? Also, the moon was very big and bright a few days before. Was this related?
Above, Non La Vietnamese Fusion Bar's drunken noodles with chicken. This dish, which originates from Thailand, came with Non La’s house savory brown sauce with vegetables, scallions, onions and wide pho style noodles. Below, Non La's orange chicken served with orange chicken, fried rice, an egg roll and an iced tea. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
Looking for a new food spot to try out?
There’s a new Vietnamese fusion restaurant in San Marcos — Non La Vietnamese Fusion & Bar.
The classics section at Wendy R Bookery & Gifts, located north of the Square in Lockhart. Photos by Celeste Cook
Tess Coody-Anders, owner of Pecantown Books & Brew, located in the historic district of downtown Seguin.
Over time, populations shift and change. We know this, because we see it happening right here in our town. San Marcos has always been a place to adapt with the changes, pivoting from its agrarian mill-town roots to a college town and then a tourist destination with the addition of the outlet malls.
Connie Bagley, of San Marcos, was featured in a recently-published book on teaching. “Great Teachers: Exploring Excellence in Education” profiles eight of the greatest teachers in the United States. According to author Dr. Kevin Bartram, “In ‘Great Teachers,’ we take you inside the classrooms — and the heads — of some of America’s greatest teachers, opening the door to those inspired teaching strategies that distinguish excellence in the field of education. While most of these strategies are generally known, the real secret is how they were applied by these teaching geniuses.”
Now in late July and approaching its 100th day of bloom, Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine agastache is still putting on a show with Luminary Ultraviolet tall garden phlox, Rockin Playin’ the Blues salvia and Limelight Prime hydrangea. Photos by Norman Winter
In early May Meant to Bee Royal Raspberry, and Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine agastache are already putting on a tremendous show. Both will debut in 2023.
As you are reading this column, Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine and Meant to Bee Royal Raspberry, two new agastache varieties, are approaching their 100th day of bloom at The Garden Guy’s house. Both agastache or hummingbird mint varieties will be making their debut in 2023 and in a summer of miserable heat, my trials of these flower varieties has brought joy and excitement.
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