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Exploring Nature
EXPLORING NATURE: BIRDS & COLD WEATHER
After our recent spell of Arctic weather, I am happy to see my backyard birds seem to be in good shape. I have a nice mixture, with robins, chickadees, titmice, goldfinches and cardinals. Plus an occasional black vulture which likes to wade in my birdbath. 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
Voting begins for Art League design contest with cash prizes
Voting begins for Art League design contest with cash prizes
The San Marcos Art League hosted a graphic design contest throughout the beginning months of 2021, and the deadline for entries closed on March 1. Now is the time where the Art League asks San Marcos community members to vote on their favorite design, where the winner will have their design showcased on the 2021 Art Squared tote bags as well as a $100 cash prize. Second and third runner-up designs will receive a $75 cash prize and a $50 cash prize. 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
VFW serves community
VFW serves community
Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413, Commander Stephanie Brown worked to put out the word in the community for people that were without water and now broken pipes. 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
Rich and nutty comfort food for breakfast
Rich and nutty comfort food for breakfast
Bread pudding is a tasty concoction made with simple ingredients that, when combined, pack a delicious punch. Bread pudding often can be crafted from ingredients one likely already has in the kitchen. In addition, recipes can be adjusted depending on the number of servings desired. 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
The Journey Continues
The Journey Continues: A column on the cold
Because of the recent cold weather, my journey brought back memories of winters past. I spent my formative years in west Texas on a ranch (cow/calf operation); and winter was not a good time to be a cow. Mother cows were range cows with no man-made structures for protection. During the bitter cold mornings, my task was to break the ice crust on the stock tank/pond with an ax in the early morning hours for the cows to access water. In tandem, dropping bundle feed or hay off the back of a pickup completed the work — Cold, cold! 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
Big Bend hosted 394,000 visitors in 2020
Big Bend hosted 394,000 visitors in 2020
Big Bend National Park saw 394,000 visitors in 2020. Although this is 15% fewer than 2019, it includes over three months of park shutdown, and six months with record-breaking numbers, reflecting a significant increase in overall visitation to Big Bend. A seasonal rundown provides insight into a busy year. 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
Answers to Go
Answers to Go
SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
Identify winter birds in backyards
Identify winter birds in backyards
Birds flitting around the neighborhood are a common sight during spring and summer, and these welcome guests can be enjoyable to observe as they nest, feed and interact. When the weather cools in fall and winter, many birds seek out warmer climates, but a good number of these feathered friends stick around. 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
Sweet Caroline Medusa Green taking the garden world by storm
Sweet Caroline Medusa Green taking the garden world by storm
It’s fun to see what all of the horticultural pundits write about after the plant trials run their course across the country. I can tell you that Medusa was, and still is, the talk of the town. I know you are already wondering, ‘Medusa who?’ And does she have snakes coming out of her head? The answer is no, and she is Sweet Caroline Medusa Green ornamental sweet potato. 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
Yard of the Month
Yard of the Month
After February’s freezing weather, San Marcos yards remain in recovery mode until warmer temperatures encourage new growth. So instead of a featured yard for March, here’s a selection of March winners from recent years. Most homeowners face challenges with water management (drought or deluge) and/or browsing deer, but native plants in local landscapes usually survive cold weather, even if cut back near the ground. 03/07/2021 05:00 AM
'THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE': Montoyas celebrate 50th anniversary as pastors of Sinai Pentecostal Church
'THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE': Montoyas celebrate 50th anniversary as pastors of Sinai Pentecostal Church
03/06/2021 01:52 PM
Foodie Friday, Blue Dahlia Bistro, San Marcos, San Marcos News, San Marcos Record
Foodie Friday: Blue Dahlia Bistro
03/04/2021 07:03 PM
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