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Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band to perform today at Price Center

The Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band performs at the Price Center.

Photos courtesy of the Price Center.

Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band to perform today at Price Center

Sun, 10/31/2021 - 5:00am

The Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band (ASSB) will return to the Price Center’s 1910 Room stage this Halloween via a fundraising performance at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31. Trick or Treat and Talent Too! will feature the 30-piece community band performing a selection of Halloween-inspired music. Dr. John Schmidt of Texas State University’s music department will be highlighted as guest pianist. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume as the event will include a costume contest for adults and kids. Treat bags will also be provided to children in attendance.

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Left, lifelong activity and volunteer Harvey Miller on his 88th birthday. Right, Miller participating in cleanup efforts in a local park.

Mrs. Gulf Coast Earth, Sarah Smith, will be featured guest speaker. Photos submitted by the Dunbar Heritage Association

Lifelong Dedication

Sun, 10/31/2021 - 5:00am

Harvey Miller dedicated 54 years of his life in service to the San Marcos community. Following in the footsteps of this local activist and hero, the Dunbar Heritage Association and the city of San Marcos will hold its inaugural Harvey Miller Day of Service Saturday, Nov. 6 starting at 8:45 a.m. at Eddie Durham Park, 205 Martin Luther King Dr.

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Texas State students to star in Bollywood 12th Night

Manali Sunkara to play Viola. Photo by Bret Brookshire

Josh Kok to play Sebastian Submitted Photo

Texas State students to star in Bollywood 12th Night

Sun, 10/31/2021 - 5:00am

Two Texas State University theatre students, Manali Sunkara and Josh Kok, will star in Austin Shakespeare’s performance of “Bollywood Twelfth Night” from Nov. 5 through 21 at the Long Center’s Rollins Theater.

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Above, El Taco Feliz 2's carne guisada plate, which came with tender beef served in gravy with rice, refried beans, a salad and tortillas. Below, El Taco Feliz 2's enchilada plate — two enchiladas filled with beef and cheese served with rice, refried beans, a small salad and tortillas. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: El Taco Feliz 2

Thu, 10/28/2021 - 6:26pm

Looking for a hidden gem in San Marcos? El Taco Feliz 2 may just be the restaurant you’re searching for.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Black Gold!

Wed, 10/27/2021 - 6:07pm

Oil prices have regularly closed above $80 per barrel of late, something that hadn’t happened since 2014.

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Local farmers and community plant growers gathered for the SMPL’s Little Free Seed Library installation. Photos by Jason Cook

Released into the Wild

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

Alexandra Walker began with the basics: one single seed. From it, she has helped to grow a whole community.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

San Marcos Public Library

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The Journey Continues: Veterans Patrol

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

My journey this week is a return visit to the Veterans Patrol, a faithbased organization in San Marcos with the mission of “Veterans standing together in faith to support each other for inner peace.” Veterans share a camaraderie and warmth of brotherhood when they meet. I always say, “I know your heart due to our unique military experiences.”

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I’ve Got Your Back

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

“But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up”

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Peppers range from mildly fiery to ‘melts your face off.’ Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: TOO HOT

Sun, 10/24/2021 - 5:00am

First off, let me make you a red-hot offer. I have a big bush just off my back bedroom deck and it is covered in tiny, BB-sized red and orange peppers. Chili pequins.