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2021 Year of the Hardy Hibiscus was a sensational hit

Summerific Holy Grail hibiscus grows alongside a path leading to a cluster of tropical bananas and elephant ears. Photo by Norman Winter

2021 Year of the Hardy Hibiscus was a sensational hit

Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:00am

The Garden Guy would like to officially declare 2022 ‘Encore Year of the Hardy Hibiscus.’ I don’t know how the National Garden Bureau judges the success of any particular year’s celebration, but I am feeling Summerific French Vanilla helped Old Norm hit it out of the park in 2021.

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Everett Romano, a.k.a Heavy Mellow, in his element, working in the studio with fellow musician YNGJSH, who produces music for Ariana Grande. Photo by Takeshi Kudo

Heavy Mellow: Former Rattler turned multi-platinum music producer got his start right here

Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:00am

You may not know Heavy Mellow (yet), but you have definitely heard his music. The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated music producer has worked with some of the most recognizable names in the music industry today — from Roddy Ricch to the Jonas Brothers, and many more in between.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:00am

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Red Barn Bakery's meatloaf, which it serves on Mondays with mashed potatoes, vegetables and garlic toast. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Red Barn Bakery

Thu, 01/06/2022 - 6:00pm

When the weather begins to turn cold, thoughts of comfort food immediately begin to surface.

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Jason Giulietti

Why Vision 2025’s year 2 goals matter in the Texas Innovation Corridor

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 6:10pm

First and foremost, a very happy 2022 to every one of you.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Goodbye 2021!

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 6:08pm

As we turn the page to a new year, I am relieved to say that from an economic perspective, things are definitely looking up.

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The Temptations was named one of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine. Photo by Jay Gilbert

The Four Tops is considered one of the most significant R&B groups in the country. Photo by Phil Rosenthal

The Temptations and the Four Tops to co-headline at Bass Concert Hall

Sun, 01/02/2022 - 4:00am

Legendary groups The Temptations and The Four Tops will play Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of their Texas Welcomes Series, tickets for this co-headlining show are currently available to the public. For more information, visit texasperformingarts.org.

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Communit y Calendar

Sun, 01/02/2022 - 4:00am

January

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Rio Grande State Park is a prime spot for winter birding. Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: WINTER BIRDING

Sun, 01/02/2022 - 4:00am

Where is the best place to go birding in the winter months?

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Resolutions can wait. Photo from Metro Creative

Get Fancy

Sun, 01/02/2022 - 4:00am

The dawn of a new year presents plenty of opportunities to look to the future. Resolutions are made each January, with most centering on ways to get healthy. Not all resolutions need to be of the healthy, however. Once in a while it is fine to indulge, so a resolution to entertain more or to explore new baking opportunities can spice things up in the year ahead.