The Economist: Long-term economic forecast for Texas Metropolitan areas
Wed, 12/29/2021 - 3:51pm
Metropolitan areas across Texas have regained most of the jobs lost due to COVID-19.
Metropolitan areas across Texas have regained most of the jobs lost due to COVID-19.
Stocks were barely higher Wednesday, putting the S&P 500 slightly above the record closing high it set on Monday.
It is that time of year when we all think of resolutions that will jump-start our lives for the new year.
The Taproom & The Porch, two long-standing San Marcos and Texas State University institutions, came under new ownership. The eatery and bar, located at 129 E Hopkins St., Suites 120 & 110, was purchased by new owners Sara LeVine and Samantha Strahan (pictured above) who bought the businesses om Travis Kelsey and Kevin Shea, who have helmed the combined restaurant and bar spaces since 1998. Submitted photo
The Taproom & The Porch, two long-standing San Marcos and Texas State University institutions, came under new ownership.
Melinda and Nick Fore transformed their love of plants and vintage travel trailers into a pop-up nursery that sells live plants at a variety of local events and markets.
“You can just call us South Austin Succulents.” Leaf Porn has a plethora of succulents in stock. Photos by Melinda Fore
“You can just call us South Austin Succulents.” Leaf Porn has a plethora of succulents in stock. Photos by Melinda Fore
It’s a phrase that seems all-too-common these days: “When I lost my job due to COVID…” Yet for many people, Melinda and Nick Fore included, it presented an opportunity for new growth.
A monarch butterfly samples the almond bush verbena's blooms.
This scarlet-bodied wasp moth also enjoys taking a sip.
A great purple hairstreak also loves the sweet nectar of the almond bush verbena. Photos by Norman Winter
If you love flowers that are fragrant with non-stop bee and butterfly activity, then the sweet almond verbena or tree verbena is a must for your landscape. Those traits, coupled with drought tolerance and ease of growing, were just some of the reasons it was chosen as the Florida Plant of the Year in 2008 and will be a winner in San Marcos too.
The past two weeks I have used this column space for the Christmas script about the birth of Christ our Savior and the arrival of the Magi. Today, we will continue with the holy family’s journey — with the rest of the story.
Brewbike empowers the next generation of leaders through entrepreneurial experiences and delicious brew, and does so by giving them the keys to their own student-run coffee business. Photo courtesy of Brewbike
Brewbike, an Austin-based startup venture empowering the next generation of leaders through entrepreneurial experience, has announced the coffee company has recently raised more than $3 million in its latest bridge fund round. Funds from the bridge round will be applied towards Brewbike’s current campus and direct-to-consumer operations, as well as continued expansion into new markets in major college campuses across the country.
Dreamland offers a number of winter activities as part of its holiday event. Photos by Madi Telschow
While the weather in Texas might not always be cold, Hill Country residents and visitors alike can experience the fun of winter activities at Dreamland Dripping Springs.
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