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A diverse group of San Marcos citizens turned out for last year’s MLK Day parade and celebration. This year, the celebration and wreath-laying event will be shared virtually on the DHA Facebook page.

Right, 2020 events included a wreath-laying at the MLK memorial on the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and LBJ. Left, participants marched in a parade downtown. Photos submitted by Jonafa Banbury, Dunbar Heritage Association

Common-Unity

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

Dunbar Heritage Association will host a virtual wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. The physical event will be filmed earlier in the day, but will be shared online via the Dunbar Heritage Association Facebook page @DunbarHeritage.

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New Rainbow Rhythm Daylilies: Stunning for the ages

This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail feasts on Rainbow Rhythm Tiger Swirl blossoms.

Rainbow Rhythm Sound of My Heart thrills with sheer elegance and a mystifying beauty. Photos by Norman Winter

Rainbow Rhythm Lake of Fire is sure to set your garden ablaze.

Rainbow Rhythm King of the Ages will make your garden come alive.

New Rainbow Rhythm Daylilies: Stunning for the ages

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

Rainbow Rhythm King of the Ages daylily has the gardening world abuzz with anticipation for spring 2021. This is a 38-inch-tall new daylily making its debut and offering the rarest of colors in the garden world. It is a combination of butter yellow, peach and apricot blend. That would be enough to make you scream but consider, it also has a burgundy eye and ruffled burgundy margins. I assure you it is coming to The Garden Guy’s house.

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Kids and grandkids alike will love these homemade star-shaped delights. Photo by Metro Creative

Oh My Stars

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

What would winter be without platters full of homemade cookies? It’s that time of year for pulling out favorite recipes and filling the house with delicious aromas and delectable treats. This recipe for “Stareos” from “Classic Stars Desserts” (Chronicle Books) by Emily Luchetti adds a gourmet spin to a popular chocolate sandwich cookie.

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KMFA 89.5 announces programming for virtual opening celebration “Live from the Draylen Mason”

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

KMFA 89.5, Austin’s listener-supported classical music station, announces the full schedule for “Live from the Draylen Mason,” a Grand Opening Celebration, Jan. 29 – 31. “Live from the Draylen Mason” events will include three days of streaming programming by locally and nationally acclaimed artists. Tickets are available at kmfa.org/live.

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Above, Hays County Bar-B-Que's brisket, which is smoked for 18-20 hours, a homemade jalapeno cheddar sausage ring, potato salad, pickles and barbecue sauce. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Hays County Bar-B-Que

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 7:15pm

Hays County Bar-B-Que always pleases the taste buds.

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EVO Entertainment Group offers free popcorn bags for National Popcorn Day

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 7:14pm

EVO Entertainment Group will give away free bags of popcorn in celebration of National Popcorn Day on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

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Jason Mock

Eligible businesses may apply for a second draw PPP loan

Wed, 01/13/2021 - 7:06pm

Last month, Congress approved, and President Trump signed the Coronavirus Stimulus bill into law.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Strength amidst chaos

Wed, 01/13/2021 - 7:04pm

I first saw the US Capitol as a student about five decades ago.

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San Marcos has a number of easily-accessible natural areas with walking trails, perfect for helping people to get outside and stay healthy. Photo by Metro Graphics

The many ways walking benefits your body

Sun, 01/10/2021 - 5:00am

Life changed dramatically in 2020. When the World Health Organization declared a COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, hundreds of millions of people across the globe were forced to change how they go about their daily lives, including how they exercise.

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Retired educator Marilyn Johnson will share experiences as a Black American teacher at Monday’s SMARTS meeting. Submitted Photo

Marilyn Johnson to speak to area retired teachers

Sun, 01/10/2021 - 5:00am

The San Marcos Area Retired Teachers and Staff (SMARTS) will have their first Zoom meeting of 2021 at 10 a.m., Jan. 12, with Marilyn Johnson speaking to them on “Celebrating Heritage and History.” Johnson graduated from San Marcos High School and Texas State University (then-Southwest Texas State). She will share her story, the good and the bad, growing up as a Black American in San Marcos and beyond. She celebrates her history and the lessons learned by accomplishing goals, despite a few roadblocks.