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Yard of the Month

The McCowan house and front beds viewed from a corner bed of Jerusalem sage, rosemary and cenizo.
Photos by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Stalked balls (seedheads of Jerusalem sage) join upright blooming rosemary behind potted red yucca and muhly grass in the bed at the street corner.

Yard of the Month

Mulched beds flanking the sidewalk include natural art of tree stumps and holey limestone rocks.

Yard of the Month

Blooming rosemary adds pale blue flowers to the McCowan landscape.

Yard of the Month

The north-facing McCowan house features large yaupon and boxwoods flanking entry, along with crape myrtles and hollies at the side of house.
Photo by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 5:00am

McCowan home focuses on native plants that can endure freezing winter temps and summer heat

TXST Health Scholar showcase features interdisciplinary health researchers today

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:00am

Texas State University will host the annual Health Scholar Showcase on Friday, March 1 from 2-5 p.m., at the University Performing Arts Center. The showcase, which is the largest university-wide faculty research event at TXST, brings together faculty, staff and community members to share examples of health research from every college and research center.

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BOBCAT ART AND BOBCAT FILM

The San Marcos Art Center will have its opening reception for Opulent Bonds: Bobcats and Beyond from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight. The exhibition will be at the center until March 29 and features art by Texas State students and alumni. If you’re into film, the International Film Festival is still going on at Texas State. From 3 to 5 p.m. today, there will be two different showings: Amy is a British film from 2015 that will be showing at Taylor-Murphy Hall 101, and The Queen of Spain is a Spanish movie from 2016 that will be showing at Centennial Hall G02. There are no showings Saturday, but the event resumes Sunday with an online showing of France, which is a French movie from 2021. Links to the online showing can be found at internationalfilmfestivalandsymposiumoncelebrity. wp.txstate.edu. Also, after a chilly week we are in for a bit of sunshine this weekend, which means I’ll probably be sitting by the river at some point — maybe Saturday. I highly recommend you do the same; it’s good for your soul.

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FRIED CHICKEN FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Don’t get me wrong.

I love Gill’s Fried Chicken.

I remember going into the old Gill’s on Hopkin’s Street near the interstate with my Dad when I was a kid.

It is where I truly learned to love the exquisite combination of honey with both a fluffy buttermilk biscuit or on the fried chicken itself.

I still enjoy the location on Hunter Road as it is just close enough to the Daily Record office for it to be fast food for lunch. But, sometimes you’ve got to branch out from the Old Faithful, and this weekend is the perfect excuse for that.

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is opening in San Marcos. They have a registrationrequired soft opening on Sunday, and 100% of the proceeds (minus alcohol and merchandise sales) will go to the Hays County Food Bank. The soft opening will help train the staff. As of Thursday, there were about 50 slots left open. Go to eventbrite.com/e/guss-friedchicken- to-benefit-hays-county-food-bank-tickets 841718943017 to register or go to the Hays County Food Bank’s Facebook page to find a link online. They claim it is the World’s Best Chicken. I guess we’ll have to find out for ourselves.

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FIREWORKS ON TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY

This is the time of year when things in San Marcos start opening up. Hard to believe, but we’re already seeing bluebonnets in the Hill Country and if February was any indication, we’re looking at some pleasant warm weather this spring. On Saturday, people will commemorate Texas Independence Day. Roughhouse Brewing will host a Texas Independence Day fireworks show from 7 to 8 p.m. if you want to partake in the celebrations. Within my circle, we will gather to celebrate our best friend’s 50th birthday. Tomorrow, I will stop by Shop 1893 in the Price Center to pick up a few quirky gifts from local artists to take to the party. I’m also going to drop in to San Marcos’ brand new indie bookstore, The Green Heron, to pick up a nice quality hardback, because books make great gifts. Green Heron is located at 323 W. Hopkins St. right across from Zelicks. Their website is greenheronbookshop.square.site.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:00am

BOBCAT ART AND BOBCAT FILM

All-Womens’ Art Show, International Women’s Day Celebration begins with Call for Art Feb. 27 & 28

Last year’s Brown Bag Lunch with participating Womens Art Show artists.
Photo submitted by The Price Center

All-Womens' Art Show for International Women's Day Celebration begins with Call for Art Feb. 27 & 28

Sun, 02/25/2024 - 5:00am

Now in its sixth year, an art show and a series of events honoring women and their art is in final planning stages for this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) observance at the Price Center in San Marcos. The Center’s Arts Committee, event founder Debangana Banerjee, and this year’s guest contributors Dianne McCabe, Michelle Sotolongo and Michelle Wilson are putting together “The Female Gaze: How We See the World” to gather, honor, share, and learn more about the female experience March 2 – April 27 at the Price Center & Garden.

Kyle Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visit Gary Job Corps

Pictured are Ambassadors; Michelle Blanc, Matthew Curtis, Cassandra Villareal, Batusi Mussa, Julia Harris, Stephanie Hoffman, Jenna Hardenberg, Briana Arredondo, Chamber staff; Dawn Schneider, Tarence Hines, and Gary Job Corps Susanne Ritter.
Photos submitted by Gary Job Corps

Kyle Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visit Gary Job Corps

Kyle Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visit Gary Job Corps

Sun, 02/25/2024 - 5:00am

The Kyle Chamber Ambassadors held their monthly meeting at the Gary Job Corps Center. As part of the meeting, Susanne Ritter, Business Engagement Liaison and Apprenticeship Coordinator, informed the ambassadors of the mission of Job Corps, the training available, job placement opportunities and the educational model of the social, academic and Vocations that the Job Corps has utilized over 60 years. Randolph Goodman, Community Relations Coordinator, lead the ambassadors on a windshield tour of the 775-acre campus, showing the over 100 buildings housing the trades (19 vocations), medical, residential and recreation areas while sharing the many Shining Star Graduates and Events at the Gary Job Corps.

Into the Clouds

The iconic Andean Cock-of-the Rock is the species most responsible for drawing birding enthusiasts to Jardin. Amazingly, this male was one of many at a Lek — or mating area — just a few minutes’ walk from the historic city’s downtown area. You can encounter them outside the mating area, but encounters are likely to be brief here. The short walk and small fee are well worth it.
Photos by Justin Harris

Into the Clouds

Green Hermits are one of the most beautiful — and bizarre — hummingbird species on offer in this region. Note that long, curved bill.

Into the Clouds
Into the Clouds

The feeding stations in the Lek — with cut bananas and pineapples — are a draw for other species. Andean Motmot are quite a common sight in Jardin, but their stunning tails means that the sight of one should never get old.
Photo by Justin Harris

Into the Clouds

Sun, 02/25/2024 - 5:00am

As birdwatching becomes more accessible, birding enthusiasts flock to Jardin, Columbia

Hays County Master Gardeners to host plant and tree sale
Hays County Master Gardeners to host plant and tree sale

Members of Hays County Master Gardeners getting the Plant and Tree Sale ready for the in-person pick-up.
Photos by Connie Wierman

Hays County Master Gardeners to host plant and tree sale

Sun, 02/25/2024 - 5:00am

Hays County Master Gardeners announces the Spring Plant and Tree Sale, which will be held online and in-person this year. March is the perfect time to plant, and the Master Gardeners will bring their favorite vegetables and herbs to sell. Growing vegetables and herbs will allow gardeners to skip the line at the grocery store and harvest fresh this spring. The Hays County Master Gardeners will also lend expertise in helping gardeners with plantings and transplants for home gardens. These will include Texas Superstars, Texas native and adapted perennials, ornamental grasses and sedge, as well as trees and succulents perfect for the Hill Country climate.

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