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When the River Speaks
When the River Speaks
Every person has poetry within them, and the San Marcos Public Library would like to read yours. Through a new monthly poetry bulletin “When the River Speaks,” the SMPL invites San Marcosarea residents of any age to submit their original poetry to be collected into a monthly edition, the first of which is themed, “Everybody In!” 08/29/2021 05:00 AM
Soprano Impatiens will be a performance to your shade garden
Soprano Impatiens will be a performance to your shade garden
The biggest surprise in The Garden Guy’s testing this year comes courtesy of the Soprano impatiens. I cannot remember the last time I planted what we call bedding impatiens. I'm sure I had dark hair and was still helping children with homework. All I can say is Holy Wow. 08/29/2021 05:00 AM
Answers to Go
Answers to Go
SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY 08/29/2021 05:00 AM
The Journey Continues: Dog Days of Summer and Blessing the backpacks
The Journey Continues: Dog Days of Summer and Blessing the backpacks
My journey this week is near the end of the long days of August which has five Sundays. Most of my week was spent enjoying the great indoors. Judy, my wife, spent time on researching. Two interesting articles she found explained why “dog days” is part of our vocabulary — 1. On NPR’s Short Wave, with Emily Kwong and Maddie Sofia, “the constellation Canis which contains the brightest star Sirius (called the Dog Star) is forever associated with the heat of summer. 2. Mr. Rusty Chinnis, who writes a fishing column titled “Reel Time” for AMSun. com says, “‘Dog days’ is a common term among fishermen signifying the long, hot days of August and September when fish can be hard to find and catch, making the early morning hours or night the best fishing time for savvy anglers.” As a retired pastor, I recall August as having a hard time keeping attendance up in church… another type of “fishing.” 08/29/2021 05:00 AM
Analysis: When the Texas state seal doesn’t signify trust
Analysis: When the Texas state seal doesn’t signify trust
Well, now we know what it takes to remain employed at the Texas Office of the Attorney General. 08/29/2021 05:00 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Editor, 08/29/2021 05:00 AM
Are you ready for some (gambling ads during) football?
Are you ready for some (gambling ads during) football?
According to the Wall Street Journal, the fledgling online gambling industry is poised to explode in popularity. 08/29/2021 05:00 AM
Try this zesty meal fit for a whole crowd
Try this zesty meal fit for a whole crowd
As the weather cools, hearty meals often take center stage. Home cooks may have plenty of go-to recipes to feed their families and guests. But expanding your culinary horizons can lead to some new family favorites. 08/29/2021 05:00 AM
JERRY HALL DAILY RECORD COLUMNIST
Exploring Nature: Poop
08/29/2021 05:00 AM
Countdown to Kickoff: Bobcats close season against Red Wolves
Countdown to Kickoff: Bobcats close season against Red Wolves
08/28/2021 02:30 PM
Remembering a trip through Freeman Ranch Road with Bibb Underwood
Remembering a trip through Freeman Ranch Road with Bibb Underwood
08/28/2021 02:25 PM
Mental mistakes cost Rattlers in 49-30 loss to Unicorns
Mental mistakes cost Rattlers in 49-30 loss to Unicorns
08/28/2021 12:20 AM
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