Harvest cucumbers when they’re small or large, depending on how you plan to use them. Photo by Melinda Myers, LLC
It’s all about timing when harvesting cucumbers for eating fresh or preserving as dill or sweet pickles.
The Peterson Brothers, led by brothers Glenn Jr. and Alex Peterson, play the 2017 HAAM Day benefit show at Whole Foods in downtown Austin. Photo by Ben Porter Photography
The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) is putting together their 13th annual HAAM Day benefit, that perhaps more than anything else lives up to Austin’s title as Live Music Capital of the
Cindy Pryor’s home on Algarita Street is a shady and verdant yard full of resilient Texas natives. Photos courtesy of the Spring Lake Garden Club
A huge red oak shades most of the front yard at Cindy Pryor’s home on Algarita Street, and although shade is welcome at the end of another scorching summer, it
Morning glories have a hardy vine and are indigenous to South America. They have worked their way northward and today are either cultivated or grow wild throughout the United States and most parts of the world. Photos courtesy of Joe Urbach
For thousands of years, flowers have communicated many different meanings. This is often known as floriography or the language of flowers. Plants and flowers have been given different meanings to
Add year-round structure to your gardens and landscape with trees and shrubs. Photo by Melinda Myers, LLC
Don’t let the summer heat keep you indoors. Now is a great time to dress up those garden beds in need of a facelift. Always start by calling 811 and
King Ranch has the largest known population of ferruginous pygmy-owls in the United States. Photo by Dominic Sherony/Flickr
It has been a few years since I visited the iconic King Ranch, located in south Texas near the city of Kingsville. The 800,000-acre ranch is home to over 360
My journey this week takes me to Labor Day which I associate with work and getting tired; I greatly respect the working person. Like most people, I learned about work
I’m quite sure most of you have heard about all the plastic garbage that is floating like islands in the oceans. Now, besides plastic bags and other such plastic waste
Q. I’d like to become a notary public. What is the process for that? Is there training? A. Notaries public fall under the Texas Secretary of State. The following information
Samantha Endres waves a pride flag while riding on the Salon MINK float in the 2017 SMTX Pride Parade. Daily Record file photos by Denise Cathey
SMTX Pride is celebrating five years of painting the town with color, celebrating acceptance and giving the city’s LGBTQ community an event where they can show their pride.
Abbey Carnes, assistant vice president/director of marketing and sales at Ozona National Bank, was recently elected to the Independent Bankers Associations of Texas (IBAT) Leadership Division Board as well as Region 7 president, which includes San Marcos and the surrounding area. Photo courtesy of IBAT
The Leadership Division of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) elected new board members during the 33rd Annual IBAT Leadership Conference at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Countr
Road construction and drainage improvements for the La Cima subdivision Phase 1 Roadway Improvements to Centerpoint Road and Central Park Loop have been completed and are now open. Daily Record photo by Denise Cathey
The Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the road construction and drainage improvements for the La Cima development's Phase 1 roadway improvements to Centerpoint Ro
Photos courtesy of Lone Star
Lone Star Brewing Co. today announced the rollout of its annual “camo campaign,” one of the brewer’s most popular promotions with broad appeal to outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen statewide.
School vending machines, junk food marketing and even fundraisers can take a toll on children's food choices at schools across the U.S. Photo by adrian_ilie825/Adobe Stock
(StatePoint) Fast food coupons used as prizes, candy sale fundraisers, vending machine exteriors – these are just a few examples of the kinds of junk food marketing that regularly takes place in U.
A class practices Tai Chi at Balance Academy in Wimberley. This Labor Day Balance Academy and The Namaste Getaway will be hosting free yoga classes all day as part of the Austin Free Day of Yoga. Photo courtesy of Deborah Charnes
For the 20th year, Austin yoga teachers and studios have united to bring Austin and neighboring communities free yoga classes all day Labor Day, to heighten awareness of the benefits of yoga.
(StatePoint) Even as chronic diseases like prediabetes and high blood pressure touch more and more Americans, physicians are urging patients to keep in mind that early detection is key, and that ch
Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2018 Angel Arredondo – pictured left in front of the State Capitol – recently returned from the 47th annual Ms. Wheelchair America National Competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Angel Arredondo
Ms Wheelchair Texas 2018 Angel Arredondo left San Marcos on July 31 to compete in the 47th annual Ms. Wheelchair America National Competition held in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the
Hays County may still be experiencing the hot temperatures of summer, but it is time to get those fall garden tomato transplants into the ground. Because of Hays County’s long growing season - approximately 292 days – tomatoes do well here almost all year round. Photo courtesy of Joe Urbach
We may still be in the throes of summer, but it is time to get our fall garden tomato transplants into the ground. While most gardeners plant their vegetables in
Female spotted sandpipers are among the more polygamous birds and will lay up to four clutches of eggs during a breeding season, with a different mate for each clutch. Freeuse photo
Observing two black vultures touching beaks and acting all lovey-dovey on my back deck recently, I came to ponder on sex among avian creatures. It is an interesting topic. Some
Prior to planting is the easiest time to amend the soil by adding compost, aged manure or other organic matter to planting beds. Photo by Melinda Myers, LLC
Fall is a great time to start a garden or renovate an existing planting bed. The soil is warm while the air is cool – a perfect combination for establishing
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