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Above, Mayor Jane Hughson presents a Juneteenth proclmation to members of the Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. and Dunbar Heritage Association on June 7 at City Hall. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Dunbar Heritage Association, Juneteenth Foundation to host upcoming celebrations

Sat, 06/11/2022 - 4:06pm

The Dunbar Heritage Association will host a community Juneteenth Celebration Sunday, June 19 from 2-7 p.m. at Dunbar Park, located at 801 Martin Luther King Drive.

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Left, Kristan Alvarez and Della Lucio are the powerhouse women behind KnD’s Boutique.

Above, KnD’s sports that Bobcat style.

Into fashion from an early age, Kristan Alvarez creates eye-catching point-of-sale displays for KnD’s Boutique. Photos by Celeste Hollister

Boss Babes: KnD’s Boutique rocks San Marcos style

Sun, 04/03/2022 - 5:00am

It’s a typical spring day in March: Thursday afternoon, the Square is packed, and the air smells of freshly-bloomed mountain laurel. Students and San Marcans alike bustle around downtown, eager to soak in the warmth of the sun.

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Not cramping her style: Sometimes Sheila Beck works in tight attic spaces. Photo by Sheila Beck

Beck accepts the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Green Business of the Year Award from Jason Mock.

Air One attended the STEAM Fair 2019 at the San Marcos High School and will attend the next one on April 9.

Lance Beck teaches his nephew Javen Beck how to design and build ductwork. Photos submitted by Sheila Beck

Super Cool: Sheila Beck lights the way for women in HVAC

Sun, 03/27/2022 - 5:00am

Sheila Beck is cool.

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San Marcos artist embraces the beauty of broken things

“The Spring Shaman” was displayed as part of an exhibit at Wake the Dead in February.

“Sakura & Saline.” Photos by Pixx E. Legion

“The Natural Order.” Photo by Pixx E. Legion

San Marcos artist embraces the beauty of broken things

Sun, 03/20/2022 - 5:00am

San Marcos artist Pixx E. Legion began their journey into art in middle school when they stumbled upon a decomposing deer carcass in the woods.

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View of the Tropic of Capricorn, acrylic paint on canvas, by Bill Hutson, is currently on display at the Calaboose Museum.

Trees are never finished: An overview of three San Marcos galleries celebrating the life’s work of Bill Hutson

Sun, 02/27/2022 - 5:00am

Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series of features celebrating the life and artwork of San Marcos-born artist Bill Hutson.

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Typical Girls plays at The Porch’s recent New Year’s Eve event. Photo by Christopher Paul Cardoza

Music On Tap: Big plans in store for Taproom, The Porch

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:00am

If you’ve ever dreamed of having a beer and Works Burger while listening to live local music, that dream is about to come true.

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Middleton Brewery will be the site for the first night of StoryFest: Stories In Poems. Submitted photo

The Story Capital of Texas: Wimberley hosts second ever StoryFest Feb. 17-20

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

Once upon a time, there was a small town in Texas called Wimberley. A cypress-lined creek trickled through its heart to meet the bottle-green waters of the Blanco. Its cedar-studded hills and the rocky spine of Devil’s Backbone provided a backdrop for all manner of tales, and if someone looked at the village just right, it could look like a hundred years ago, or only yesterday. It was one of those kinds of towns.

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Robin Orta

Friends, family of Robin Orta hold memorial to celebrate his life and art

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

Family and friends of beloved artist Robin Orta gathered at Wake the Dead Coffee House on Jan. 8 to celebrate his life. Robin passed away on Nov. 15, 2021, and the memorial was a way for people to honor his memory.

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Everett Romano, a.k.a Heavy Mellow, in his element, working in the studio with fellow musician YNGJSH, who produces music for Ariana Grande. Photo by Takeshi Kudo

Heavy Mellow: Former Rattler turned multi-platinum music producer got his start right here

Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:00am

You may not know Heavy Mellow (yet), but you have definitely heard his music. The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated music producer has worked with some of the most recognizable names in the music industry today — from Roddy Ricch to the Jonas Brothers, and many more in between.

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Dunbar Heritage Association will host a three-day celebration in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17. The celebration will also recognize the 20th anniversary of the DHA hosting the celebration. Above, San Marcos residents march down the streets of San Marcos during the MLK Celebration in January 2020. Daily Record file photo by Lance Winter

COMMEMORATING MLK DAY: Dunbar Heritage Association set to host three-day celebration

Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:00am

The Dunbar Heritage Association will host a three-day celebration in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17. The celebration will also recognize the 20th anniversary of DHA hosting the celebration.