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Living Christmas trees create lasting family memories

The Soft Serve false cypress as a thriller plant in this red AquaPot welcomes family during the Thanksgiving holiday.

During the Christmas season the conifers in the AquaPots get decorated with ornaments and lights.

The Soft Serve false cypress and Fluffy arborvitae have colorful companions of Dolce Appletini heuchera and Diamond Frost euphorbia for a touch of snow. Photos by Norman Winter

Living Christmas trees create lasting family memories

Sun, 12/19/2021 - 5:00am

Planting conifers in mixed containers has been at the top of The Garden Guy’s fall and winter project list. My wife Jan doesn’t even know this has really been a secret, almost double agent-like operation to get more conifers in the landscape. If you remember, she grew up in East Texas and thinks a conifer is only the longleaf pine.

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Part brownie, part cheesecake: all amazing. Photo from Metro Creative

Raising the bar

Sun, 12/19/2021 - 5:00am

The holiday season is a time when families across the globe look forward to the traditions they’ve passed down from generation to generation. Holiday baking is one such tradition in many families.

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A photo of the front of the Martindale School House from the 1920s.

Martindale School, Gymnasium receives official Texas historical marker

Sun, 12/19/2021 - 5:00am

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Martindale School and Gymnasium as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors the Martindale School and Gymnasium as an important and educational part of local history.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 12/19/2021 - 5:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY 625 E. H S.

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The Journey Continues: Christmas Nativity play, Part Two

Sun, 12/19/2021 - 5:00am

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series; it completes the script of a traditional Christmas Nativity play.

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Tickets available now for Broadway in Austin’s performances of ‘Hadestown’

Sun, 12/19/2021 - 5:00am

Texas Performing Arts will present Broadway In Austin’s “Hadestown” Jan. 11 - 16, 2022 at Bass Concert Hall. Tickets start at $35 and are available at texasperformingarts.org and BroadwayinAustin.com; by phone at (512) 477-1444, or from the Texas Performing Arts ticket office at Bass Concert Hall.

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Awkward: Ben Franklin would have had us eating our national bird at Thanksgiving. Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: TURKEYS

Sun, 12/19/2021 - 5:00am

One bird that shows up frequently on holiday menus is the turkey. It is popular at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Until recently, I was still eating leftover turkey – delicious.

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A Roughhouse Family Christmas tree, crafted from kegs of Roughhouse’s finest.

The Roughhouse Trail of Lights is a familyfriendly experience that isn’t a whole city away. Photos by Alex Pasternak

Holiday fun, close to home

Sun, 12/19/2021 - 5:00am

The air at Roughhouse Brewery feels crisp and smells of woodsmoke. Located on the outskirts of San Marcos, Roughhouse has the feeling of being in the country, where the stars at night seem brighter and the space around it is free from the downtown hustle.

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Gift of Art gallery show, snowflake installation offer visual treat during holiday season

Fused Recycled Glass Snowflake - Gerald Kurten. Photo by Clay DeStefano

Dry Dock Shrimper - Jodi Stauffer.

Gift of Art gallery show, snowflake installation offer visual treat during holiday season

Sun, 12/19/2021 - 5:00am

The newest community art show and a seasonal installation of snowflakes created from recycled materials offers visitors to the Price Center galleries a colorful and inspired trip this holiday season.

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The LBJ Museum of San Marcos hosted its Christmas program on Dec. 8. Above, children gather to meet Santa. Below, members of the LBJ board take a photo with a Santa. Photos courtesy of LBJ Museum of San Marcos

LBJ Museum of San Marcos hosts Christmas program

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 7:05pm

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum hosted its Christmas program on Dec. 8, where Santa made an appearance and students from Bowie Elementary School sang Christmas Carols.