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SMAL donates 4,000 meals to Hays County residents

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

The San Marcos Art League’s annual holiday fundraiser brought meals to the tables of Hays County residents in 2022. Every holiday season, the San Marcos Art League, or SMAL, uses sales from ornaments donated by local artists to contribute to the Hays County Food Bank. With totals from these ornament sales and a donated amount from the SMAL board of directors, the Art League was able to raise $1,000 for the Hays County Food Bank.

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Above, three pupusas from El Arco Pupusas Restaurant in San Marcos served with three salsas and curtido — pickled cabbage salad in apple vinegar. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: El Arco Pupusas Restaurant

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 7:19pm

A new, welcomed flavor has arrived in San Marcos.

El Arco Pupusas Restaurant dishes out delicious and authentic Salvadoran and Honduran food.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Back to School?

Wed, 01/26/2022 - 6:10pm

As with every other aspect of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the decision process of high school graduates as they weigh work-or-school choices.

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ANSWERS TO GO

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY

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The Journey Continues: The refuge of Lord’s word

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

My journey this week reminded me that the Lord’s word is our refuge and strength.

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EXPLORING NATURE: POETRY CONTEST

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

The new year is off to a fine start around my place. In the past few days, I have been delighted to see yellow-rumped warblers, fondly called “butter-butts” by some folks. I’ve also seen ladder-backed and golden-fronted woodpeckers. All were attracted by a hanging block of suet – peanut variety.

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This recipe for “Brisket Chili” from Will Budiaman’s “The Essential Kamado Grill Cookbook” (Rockridge Press) can be just what football fans need to stay warm at this year’s tailgate. Photo from Metro Creative

The Big Chili

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

Tailgating at the big game is a timehonored and beloved tradition for millions of football fans. Tailgates tend to be parties in parking lots, and no party is complete without food.

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The Art of Bill Hutson: Homestead featured at Texas State Galleries

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

The Art of Bill Hutson is a unique citywide exhibition celebrating the work of artist and San Marcos native Bill Hutson. 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.

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Hutson’s work, ‘Images of Scorpius’ featured at the San Marcos Art Center

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

“Image of Scorpius” is the latest art exhibition at the San Marcos Art Center featuring the work of world-renowned artist and San Marcos native, Bill Hutson. Hutson, born in 1936, was raised in the Dunbar neighborhood of San Marcos. His work, “Variations on a Marigold (with Scorpius)” will be featured at the San Marcos Art Center from Jan. 12 through March 20 during Art Center hours of operation. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, The San Marcos Art League, sponsors of the San Marcos Art Center, invites art lovers to view the piece in the front window of the Art Center on Jan. 16 across from this year’s Hays County CommonUnity MLK Jr. Festival in Downtown San Marcos.

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Today’s garden plot: Becoming ‘urbanized’ and ‘revolutionized’

Berried Treasure Strawberry. Photo by Sarah Winter

Left, Patio Sunshine Tempting Tomatoes.

Above, Goodhearted Tempting Tomatoes Photos by Norman Winter

Today’s garden plot: Becoming ‘urbanized’ and ‘revolutionized’

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

A news flash came across my phone on Friday, Jan. 14, saying “A Major Food Shortage is Coming Again in the United States.” That headline, coupled with what we are seeing in the places we shop, is enough to cause a level of anxiety.