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The Color Coded Frankly Scarlet coneflower is making its debut in 2021 and is slightly taller reaching 28 inches in height. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

A Common Buckeye Butterfly is just one of many butterflies that will visit the Color Coded Orange You Awesome coneflowers. Photo by Norman Winter

Mature coneflower seeds become a delicacy for visiting American Goldfinches. Photo by Norman Winter

Color-coded Conflowers: Dazzling in performance and pollinators

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

The Price is White looks to be one of the hottest new coneflowers making its debut in the spring and you need to line out your sources now, for not only it but the entire Color Coded series. The size of coneflower blossoms is not something we tout as horticulturists but with The Price is White, I have to say they are the largest echinacea flowers I have ever grown. Pristine white blossoms that don’t mature to ugly makes The Price is White a real winner.

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Amaretti cookies, which can be found at HEB, give this chocolate crumble pie an irresistibly crunchy texture. Photo by Metro Creative

Bon Chocolate

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

Entertaining opportunities abound during the holiday season. Whether you are hosting a small group at home or have been invited to someone’s house to socialize, offering a homemade treat can show others how much you care.

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LBJ Museum, Texas State to host debate on electoral college Monday

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

The LBJ Museum of San Marcos will host a public debate on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at 7 p.m. via Zoom and featuring The LBJ Debate Society of Texas State University against The University of North Texas Debate Team. The topic for the debate is, “The United States Should Abolish the Electoral College.” Hannah Nunley and Jacob Everett of Texas State will propose the topic and Alex Delarosa and Jose Sanchez from North Texas will oppose the motion.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

October 2020

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Answers to Go

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

San Marcos Public Library

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Above, Toma Taco's El Tejano plate, which comes with two cheese enchiladas, carne guisada, rice, refried beans and guacamole. Below, a chicken fajita torta served with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo and Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Toma Taco

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 7:29pm

Looking for a convenient option that serves up delicious food close to the Square then Toma Taco deserves your consideration.

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Photo courtesy of the Price Center

SHOP 1893 Resale store now open at Price Center

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 7:27pm

Like many local small businesses, the Price Center has been hit hard by its COVID-forced closure since mid-March.

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The Economist: Texas job growth

Wed, 10/21/2020 - 7:47pm

The most recent employment data indicates that the pace of hiring in Texas has slowed. In September, 40,700 net new jobs were added, compared to 111,900 in August.

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Jason Mock

In this election, vote for jobs

Wed, 10/21/2020 - 7:46pm

Every year we hear from campaigns that, “this year's election is the most important one of our lifetime,” and each year they are correct.

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From left to right: Patti Lupone, Vanessa Williams and Laura Benanti

WOMEN of BROADWAY

Sun, 10/18/2020 - 12:00am

Theater, and the arts in general, often lead the cutting edge when it comes to challenging societal norms. It achieves this by looking at what exists and then considering the question of, “What if…?” This year, the concept of what is normal has been turned on its head, forcing all of us — the arts included — to meet these challenges in new and interesting ways.