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Is profanity in the ear of the beholder?
Is profanity in the ear of the beholder?
In case you (expletives deleted) missed the marketing campaign, on January 5 the noble public servants at Netflix will launch a six-episode series, “History of Swear Words,” hosted by actor Nicholas Cage. 12/27/2020 05:00 AM
Samaritan Santa
Samaritan Santa
Last weekend, despite the chilly, drizzly weather, Janie Perez and her family hitched up their ‘sleigh’ to deliver toys to local neighborhoods in San Marcos. Perez’ son, Alexander Jaramillo, dressed up as Santa for the toy distribution, complete with a COVID-safe face mask beneath his curly, snow-white beard. 12/27/2020 05:00 AM
Fall Planting of Supertunias: A great idea for the South
Fall Planting of Supertunias: A great idea for the South
Fall planting of petunias was a great idea. The period right after Christmas has always been kind of like a breather for garden gurus as we pause to evaluate plants and ideas that we have put into place in our landscape or perhaps watched other seasoned professionals try. 12/27/2020 05:00 AM
Answers to Go
Answers to Go
SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY 625 E. HOPKINS ST. 512-393-8200 12/27/2020 05:00 AM
The Journey Continues: The rest of the Christmas story
The Journey Continues: The rest of the Christmas story
The past two weeks I have used this column space for the Christmas script about the birth of Christ our Savior and the arrival of the Magi. Today, we will continue with the holy family’s journey — with the rest of the story. 12/27/2020 05:00 AM
Simple ways to give back every day
Simple ways to give back every day
Giving back to one’s community strengthens towns and neighborhoods and makes them better places to live. Many people volunteer with local charitable organizations, while others make annual donations that help charities and nonprofits achieve their missions. 12/27/2020 05:00 AM
EXPLORING NATURE: VULTURES
EXPLORING NATURE: VULTURES
I have a black vulture that sits atop a utility pole close to my house. It often peers down at me whenever I go out in my driveway and I sometimes get the idea it is waiting for me to keel over so it can come down and dine on my tasty corpse. 12/27/2020 05:00 AM
Festive Foods
Festive Foods
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations stand to look a little different this year. Even though guest lists may be smaller and parties much more intimate, hosts can increase the “wow factor” in other ways — namely with the food. 12/27/2020 05:00 AM
How families can cook together as they confront COVID-19
How families can cook together as they confront COVID-19
Families are spending more time at home than ever before. Stay-at-home guidelines have led many parents to expand their culinary horizons, and time in the kitchen can be made more enjoyable by getting the whole family involved. 12/27/2020 05:00 AM
2020 SMDR Newcomer of the Year: Maggie Walsh
2020 SMDR Newcomer of the Year: Maggie Walsh
There might not have been a more important addition to the San Marcos sports community this year than junior outside hitter Maggie Walsh. 12/26/2020 07:02 AM
Keeping the pounds off during and after the holidays
Keeping the pounds off during and after the holidays
12/26/2020 07:00 AM
Foodie Friday: Maroni’s Pizza Kitchen
Foodie Friday: Maroni’s Pizza Kitchen
12/25/2020 12:00 AM
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