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Students at the Bee School can suit up and watch while a hive of live bees is opened and inspected. The school will be held April 1 in Brenham.
Photo submitted by the Central Texas Beekeepers School

Central Texas Beekeepers School now accepting students

Sun, 01/15/2023 - 5:00am

People interested in producing honey and helping to save the bees may attend the 13th Annual Central Texas Beekeepers School on Saturday, April 1 at Brenham High School in Brenham. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees.

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Lacey Fields began cheerleading at five years old.

Fields performed at the Varsity Spirit Spectacular holiday celebration at Walt Disney World.

Left, Fields marched in last year’s 80th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu. Right, Fields performed in London’s New Year’s Day Parade.
Photos submitted by the Fields family

Three Cheers for Lacey

Sun, 01/15/2023 - 5:00am

San Marcos cheerleader performs in London’s New Year’s Day Parade

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While indoors during cold snaps, Hobi the Hibiscus brings bright, continuous blooms throughout fall and all the way into December.
Photo by Celeste Cook

The many benefits of common houseplants

Sun, 01/15/2023 - 5:00am

The lines between the outdoors and indoors are being blurred. Homeowners build extensive outdoor living spaces so they can relax on weather-resistant furniture and even cook in lavish kitchens in their backyards. In addition, indoor three-season rooms full of bright, open windows that showcase outdoor vistas challenge the boundaries between outside and inside.

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Above, Roughhouse Brewing regulars enjoy the sunny weather in the patio area of the brewery. Photo by Alex Pasternak

Roughhouse Brewing to celebrate 4th anniversary

Thu, 01/12/2023 - 6:55pm

Roughhouse Brewing will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a special all-day party, and a collaborative beer release on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Exploring Nature: Bobolinks

Sun, 01/08/2023 - 5:00am

We don’t usually have bobolinks in this area, but they sometimes stray through northern parts of the state on flights south to Brazil this time of year.

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Refilling containers is an easy, three-step process: 1. Bring in your bottle. 2. Weigh it. 3. Fill it up and subtract the weight of the bottle.
Photos by Celeste Cook

Truly Pure Refillery carries a variety of low-to-no-waste products from reusable makeup removing cloths, shampoo and conditioner bars, shaving foam and microplastic-free exfoliators.

Yogurt cups get recycled into a new form with Preserve Toothbrushes.
Photos by Celeste Cook

Truly Pure Refillery is located at 331 W. Hopkins.

Truly Pure Refillery

Sun, 01/08/2023 - 5:00am

Saving our river, one bottle at a time

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Poster submitted by Broke Thespian’s Theatre Company

Broke Thespian’s Theatre Company presents

Sun, 01/08/2023 - 5:00am

Love/ Sick

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When planning a landscape, work with a skilled garden expert to choose plants that will not be hazardous to family and pets.
Photo from Metro Creative

Poisonous plants to avoid around the house

Sun, 01/08/2023 - 5:00am

Homeowners must consider various factors when choosing plants to display in and around their homes. That’s because, despite their beauty, various plants are toxic to humans and animals.

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The new year often brings a new resolve to re-organize your life.
Photo from Metro Creative

San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St.

512-393-8200

Answers to Go

Sun, 01/08/2023 - 5:00am

San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St.

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Above, "The Meaty" pizza at Maroni's pizza kitchen. This 10-inch personal pie comes topped with pepperoni, salami, ham, sausage, beef and bacon. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo