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Indigenous Culture Institute hosts 2023 Indigenous Arts Summer Encounter

Indigenous Culture Institute hosts 2023 Indigenous Arts Summer Encounter

The Indigenous Cultures Institute, based in San Marcos held its 11th Indigenous Arts Summer Encounter from June 19 - 24 at Cuauhtemoc Hall. The annual encounter brings together youth, artists and community members of San Marcos for a week-long ceremonial experience. Local students participated in daily activities that included the history, culture, arts and traditions of the indigenous people of our area. Students learned the creation story, about food justice and engaged in visual arts, music, dance, writing and cooking/nutrition activities that tied into teachings of indigenous foodways and wellness. Students were also introduced to the Coahuiltecan language which was spoken by our indigenous ancestors who lived and thrived in this area for over 13,000 years. 08/27/2023 12:00 AM

Martindale holds second annual River Appreciation Weekend

Martindale holds second annual River Appreciation Weekend

In celebration of the river that unites us all, the city of Martindale hosted its second annual River Appreciation Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19. This year’s two-day festival featured local art, live music, river education and awareness booths from environmental stewardship organizations. 08/27/2023 12:00 AM

Gary Job Corps honors Hall of Famer Dominique Steward

Gary Job Corps honors Hall of Famer Dominique Steward

“There we were, in some places total devastation, loss of all power, all roads blocked off by fallen trees, but we pushed on,” said Dominique Steward, a 2010 graduate from the Overhead Linesman Trade, as crews from around the United States assisted the island of Puerto Rico for six months following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. 08/27/2023 12:00 AM

‘Book of Mormon’ tickets on sale now at Bass Concert Hall

‘Book of Mormon’ tickets on sale now at Bass Concert Hall

Back by popular demand, “The Book of Mormon” returns to Austin Nov. 14 - 19 at Bass Concert Hall. The irreverent musical comedy played a record-breaking two-week run in 2013. Tickets for this limited engagement are sale now for the irreverent musical comedy presented by Texas Performing Arts. 08/27/2023 12:00 AM

Exploring Nature: Interesting Tidbits

Exploring Nature: Interesting Tidbits

Let’s devote today’s column to a collection of fascinating factoids and interesting items about wildlife and nature. Here goes: Artist/author Ralph Steadman has developed a tongue-in-cheek list of birds he thinks may be headed for extinction. These include the unsociable leftwing and the orange-beaked spotted emulsion cootflake. Other birds he thinks may already be extinct are the gob swallow, long-legged shortwing and the needless smut. 08/27/2023 12:00 AM

Water utility faces pumping fines

Water utility faces pumping fines

Local water utility company Aqua Texas, which services the northern side of the Wimberley Valley, was fined nearly half a million dollars for pumping almost twice the amount of water it was allowed last year out of the Trinity Aquifer. The company is now contesting that fine. 08/25/2023 12:00 AM

Clear the Shelters is Saturday

Clear the Shelters is Saturday

Don't pause at all this weekend on your way to finding the newest member of the family–one with personality and the ability to transform your life. 08/25/2023 12:00 AM

Live Music

The Railyard 08/25/2023 12:00 AM

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos 08/25/2023 12:00 AM

Loud & Proud Pride Fest set for Sept. 9 on the Square

Loud & Proud Pride Fest set for Sept. 9 on the Square

Going on to its third consecutive year, Loud & Proud Pride Fest is an independently- owned festival that takes place in the heart of San Marcos during the city’s pride celebration. This year, the festival will take place starting on Sept. 9 and will feature LGBTQ+ live bands, drag performers and DJ/Producers from all over Texas. Also for the first year, Loud & Proud Pride Fest will bring in nationally known acts, including Moore Kismet. 08/20/2023 05:00 AM

Finding the balance between insignificance and infinity

Finding the balance between insignificance and infinity

Dear Readers, In my previous column, I roared about the characteristics of being a Leo and the traits that define our wonderfulness as we celebrate our birthday month. I'm still going strong with revelry. But this week, as I turned another year older and the Perseid Meteor Shower sent shooting stars across the night sky, I found myself feeling rather juxtaposed — pondering the significance of what really matters and what simply does not. 08/20/2023 05:00 AM

RSVP pairs seniors, students to give the gift of reading

RSVP pairs seniors, students to give the gift of reading

On an average day, a trip to Kyle from San Marcos might take thirty minutes. In a half an hour, a parent can make a quick evening meal or a family can watch one episode of their favorite TV show. In the grand scheme of things, thirty minutes might seem inconsequential, but in certain regards, it can make all the difference in the world. 08/20/2023 05:00 AM

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