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Hertigae Association of San Marcos presented president Debbie Austin with the Member of the Year award. Brian Olson was named Community Volunteer of the Year
Photo by Ros Hill

HASM honors community members for contributions

Sun, 10/30/2022 - 5:00am

The Heritage Association of San Marcos held its Annual Members’ Meeting and Dinner Oct. 17 at Palmer’s Restaurant. The Riverwalk Committee began the evening in the courtyard by honoring Dr. Jack Byrom and Alison Tudor for their contributions to the Heritage Association.

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2022 was a Rockin year with hummingbirds and butterflies

The Garden Guy uses Rockin salvias as a backdrop to other seasonal-color. Rockin deep purple is seen at the top right towering over mixed containers.
Photos by Norman Winter

This Ruby-throated hummingbird feeding Rockin Fuchsia on October 21 shows good weight gain for the migration to the tropics.

Rockin Blue Suede Shoes salvia was a favorite of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtails which were present in very good numbers.

2022 was a Rockin year with hummingbirds and butterflies

Sun, 10/30/2022 - 5:00am

As I write this, I am on day 211 of hummingbirds feeding at The Garden Guy’s house. I don’t use feeders, just plants. This year has opened my eyes about their choices in plants. For instance, today which is Oct. 30, marking the longest date on the calendar that I have had them, until hopefully tomorrow and the day after The year started off fast and blooming, and then March 13, we plummeted to 21 degrees when most everything was in bloom. But things quickly rebounded and my first Ruby-throated hummingbirds showed up April 3.

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Breihan legacy grows on

Sun, 10/30/2022 - 5:00am

The Riverwalk Park Committee will take the opportunity to celebrate Texas Arbor Day by planting a tree to honor France and Ted Breihan at Veramendi Plaza Park on Thursday, Nov. 3. This event begins at 5 p.m. in Veramendi Plaza Park and is open to the public.

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Above, Jobell Cafe & Bistro's half sandwich and cup of soup, featuring an avocado and tomato grilled cheese sandwich and southwestern corn soup. Below, a Wagyu burger served with a 6-ounce patty, jalapeno bacon, goat cheese, pickles, spring mix on a poppy seed kaiser roll and side of fries. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Jobell Cafe & Bistro

Thu, 10/27/2022 - 8:53pm

Hays County is full of great eating places — from food trucks to fine dining — it’s all here.

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San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson recognized Dr. Paul Thomson Sr. and Mother Ora L. Thompson (pictured above), the Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ of San Marcos’s leaders, with a proclamation during a weekend celebration. Photos submitted by Curtis Marshall

Mayor recognizes Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ of San Marcos’ leaders with proclamation

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 8:35pm

San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson recognized Dr. Paul Thomson Sr. and Mother Ora L.

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Photo submitted by First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church’s Pumpkin Patch open through Oct. 31

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 8:24pm

The Pumpkin Patch at the First United Methodist Church is open. Proceeds from the sale will be given to School Fuel and Southside Community Center. Open daily, Sunday- Friday, noon to 8 p.m.

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Photo submitted by The Price Center

Interactive murder mystery ’Murder‘s In the Heir’ set for Oct. 27-30 at the Price Center

Sun, 10/23/2022 - 5:00am

Halloween weekend is the perfect time for the Broke Thespians Theatre Company’s (BTTC) final show of its 2022 season, “Murder’s in the Heir,” Oct. 27 - 30 at the Price Center. The play, by 2015 Ovation Artist Award winner, Billy St. John, turns the game of Clue into performance art. Almost every character in this mystery has the weapon, opportunity and motive to commit the unseen murder. And it’s up to the audience to decide who did it.

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Chenille, Taffeta and Velvet: Making gardens upscale in 2023

In late May, Upscale Red Velvet bee balm has many more blooms showing the true potential of this first-year flower. The partners Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine and Meant to Bee Royal Raspberry agastaches also make their debut in 2023.

Scarlet bee balm, nature’s self-made July 4 firework display. Photos by Norman Winter

Norman Winter horticulturalist, author, and speaker

Chenille, Taffeta and Velvet: Making gardens upscale in 2023

Sun, 10/23/2022 - 5:00am

Chenille, Taffeta and Velvet may sound like the hottest designer fabrics for 2023, but they are the newest Upscale Monarda or bee balm coming out this spring. The Upscale Monarda series from Proven Winners packs native DNA from 23 states and Canada that will allow you to create the pollinator habitat of your dreams.