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San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates ribbon cuttings
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates ribbon cuttings
The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated three ribbon cuttings. Ribbon cuttings featured the Calaboose African-American History Museum, Kiwanis Club of San Marcos and Lendmark Financial Services Photos courtesy of San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
KZSM — Celebrating St. Patrick in Kissing Alley
KZSM — Celebrating St. Patrick in Kissing Alley
KZSM.org streams worldwide directly from our downtown studio at 216 North Guadalupe, just off the square. Grounded in the heart of San Marcos, we express the city’s unique identity from its geographic center. We’re honored that our connection to downtown was recently recognized with the Partner of the Year Award for 2021 at the Love Downtown Awards ceremony. 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
Answers to Go
Answers to Go
Q. My child really enjoys the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Could you recommend some other books or series like it? 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
The Journey Continues
The Journey Continues: What shapes our world view?
My friend, John Rush, has a vacation home on the river in Gruene. 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
Exploring Nature
EXPLORING NATURE: GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
When I visited the Galapagos Islands many years ago, members of our group enjoyed walking along a black sand beach and wading out into the cool ocean water. But we were hesitant to wade out too far, because we had been told the area had a robust population of hammerhead sharks. 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
Lucky Feast
Lucky Feast
Everyone has “corned beef and cabbage” on the brain come St. Patrick’s Day. But another flavorful dish might appeal to a greater number of people with Irish roots. 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
Leading the Way
Leading the Way
Sherri Wilson knows a few things about running a business. As the owner of Lather, a small-batch and organic cosmetics company in Tanger Outlets, she has been self-employed in successful business ventures for 32 years. 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
New Chicklet Orange will delight hummingbirds and butterflies
New Chicklet Orange will delight hummingbirds and butterflies
The Esperanza is one of those shrubs that brings about hope and anticipation for the growing season. Actually, that is what Esperanza means in Spanish. As a gardener who got his horticultural roots in Texas, I can tell you the Esperanza is a plant to be treasured and even more so with the debut of Chicklet Orange in 2022. 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
Students complete HVAC certification in SMPL, ACC partnership program
Students complete HVAC certification in SMPL, ACC partnership program
Nine students recently completed the HVAC certification course offered in a partnership with the San Marcos Public Library and the Continuing Education Department of Austin Community College. All nine individuals completed 80 hours of instruction and obtained their HVAC certificates on March 2. 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
THE ART OF BILL HUTSON: HOMESTEAD FEATURED AT TEXAS STATE GALLERIES
THE ART OF BILL HUTSON: HOMESTEAD FEATURED AT TEXAS STATE GALLERIES
The Art of Bill Hutson is a unique citywide exhibition celebrating the work of artist and San Marcos native Bill Hutson (b. 1936). As part of the show, the Texas State Galleries at Texas State University, San Marcos is featuring a six-piece installation of works by Hutson, the centerpiece of which is Homestead with signs, symbols and numbers. This massive painting — over 6 x 9 feet — is accompanied by five preparatory studies for the work, including a sculpture titled “Shotgun for Elton Fax.” The exhibition is on view in the Texas State Galleries foyer through May 18. 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
Analysis: If it was easier to vote in Texas, would turnout still be this low?
Analysis: If it was easier to vote in Texas, would turnout still be this low?
You call a popular, busy restaurant to make a reservation. They tell you they only take reservations from 5 to 6 p.m. You make a note to call back. When you do, the line is busy and you can’t get through. 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Editor, 03/13/2022 05:00 AM
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