Shepherd’s Pie: Not made with real shepherds. Photo from Metro Creative
Everyone has “corned beef and cabbage” on the brain come St. Patrick’s Day. But another flavorful dish might appeal to a greater number of people with Irish roots.
Sherri Wilson makes small-batch, responsibly- and locally-sourced bath products like her whipped sugar scrub, pictured above. Photo by Celeste Hollister
Lather specializes in eco-friendly products with minimal packaging. Submitted photos
Sherri Wilson knows a few things about running a business. As the owner of Lather, a small-batch and organic cosmetics company in Tanger Outlets, she has been self-employed in successful business ventures for 32 years.
Chicklet Orange will produce orange trumpet flowers all season long and would make an incredible partner with other hummingbird plants like the Rockin series of salvias. Photo by Norman Winter
The Esperanza is one of those shrubs that brings about hope and anticipation for the growing season. Actually, that is what Esperanza means in Spanish. As a gardener who got his horticultural roots in Texas, I can tell you the Esperanza is a plant to be treasured and even more so with the debut of Chicklet Orange in 2022.
Nine students completed 180 hours of work to earn their HVAC certifications. Photo by Deborah Carter
Nine students recently completed the HVAC certification course offered in a partnership with the San Marcos Public Library and the Continuing Education Department of Austin Community College. All nine individuals completed 80 hours of instruction and obtained their HVAC certificates on March 2.
Homestead with signs, symbols and numbers, acrylic on canvas, 1979–1990, 83 ¾ x 113 ¾ inches. Artwork courtesy of the Phillips Museum of Art at Franklin & Marshall College. All rights reserved. Submitted photo
The Art of Bill Hutson is a unique citywide exhibition celebrating the work of artist and San Marcos native Bill Hutson (b. 1936). As part of the show, the Texas State Galleries at Texas State University, San Marcos is featuring a six-piece installation of works by Hutson, the centerpiece of which is Homestead with signs, symbols and numbers. This massive painting — over 6 x 9 feet — is accompanied by five preparatory studies for the work, including a sculpture titled “Shotgun for Elton Fax.” The exhibition is on view in the Texas State Galleries foyer through May 18.
Above, Sugar Shack's Cubano sandwich, which comes with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard and pickles, accompanied by chips and a salad on greens. Below, a hearty biscuits and gravy breakfast — two buttermilk biscuits topped with gravy and sausage. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
A new bakery and eatery has opened up in San Marcos.
Daily Record photos by Lance Winter
The San Marcos Lions Club recently made donations to local groups, including the Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center, Room 2 Hope, San Marcos Youth Council and City of San Marcos.
M. Ray Perryman
Oil prices are touching an altitude not seen since the spike in summer 2008, pushing gasoline prices into uncharted territory and raising other costs in their wake.
My journey in the past took me to the discovery of the book, Leadership: Lessons of Jesus, by Bob Brines and Ray Pritchard, located in the small book section at the Post Exchange, USMA, West Point. It spoke to my heart and I want to share it with you. As a leader, Jesus never wrote a book, never taught a seminar, never owned a house, never led an army…but his leadership gives these lessons:
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