San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. We travel out-of-state for Christmas to visit my dad and brothers and sisters. We’re all retired now and don’t need
On the journey last week, Judy received her grandmother’s Bible as promised to her by her Aunt Tommie. Unwrapping the package, we found a well-worn Bible with the name “Dora
Bronson Norris Murphy as the Phantom, and Meghan Picerno as Christine Daaé star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera," "Love Never Dies." Photos by Joan Marcus
Though “Phantom of the Opera” is the longest-running show on Broadway, and its characters – Christine, Raoul and the Phantom – are some of the most beloved and recognizable in the history of the me
It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us, but the time is here. As soon as the last piece of Halloween candy is handed out, thoughts turn to St.
Hays County Food Bank interns Miguel Madrid, Genevieve McNeil and Marjorie Cantrell sport matching turkey outfits to help keep spirits high during the annual boxing day for the holiday meal boxes at Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey
Thanksgiving is called “turkey day” for a reason — it’s just not quite the same without that big bird at the center of the table.
Pressure cookers use up to 70 percent less energy than a traditional stove top. Photo courtesy of Statepoint
(StatePoint) Pressure-cooking may sound intimidating, but it’s important to keep in mind that it’s actually a simple process that can save time, energy and money.
Large crowds for holiday festivities can have any host in a hurry. Preparing ahead and finding simple recipes, like this turkey with roasted grape gastrique, can help relieve the pressure. Photos courtesy of Omaha Steaks
(Family Features) Gearing up for a crowd at your holiday festivities can provide moments of excitement, stress, fun and plenty of other emotions as the big dinner draws near.
Lots and lots of bowel problems these days.
CTMC was named a 2018 Most Wired award by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). Daily Record file photo
Adventist Health System (AHS), which includes Central Texas Medical Center, has been named a 2018 Most Wired award winner by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
"Texas Cotton," just made its way out of the Texas Film Festival circuit and will be playing at The Spot for a limited time. The film centers around Sergeant Travis Delmore, an aging lawman, played by George Hardy, that is convinced a mysterious stranger arrested in his small town is innocent. Photos courtesy of Travis Ayers
You are familiar with the old joke: Four men walk into a bar in Austin. One says to the bartender. "We are going to make a movie." The bartender says,
The only remaining naturally occurring Whooping Crane population spends the winter on the Gulf Coast, primarily in Texas' Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Free use photo
The whooping cranes have returned to Texas. I recently phoned the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and listened to a recorded message about the refuge being open basically from daylight to
After two plus years of successfully operating the 4th Flea every fourth Saturday of the month, the Price Center is expanding the concept and focus of the market with a
Chrysanthemums, the birth flower of November, are a herbaceous and hardy perennial.
Photo courtesy of Joe Urbach
With the arrival of cooler weather, many gardeners turn to fall chrysanthemums to provide color for the spots left vacant by tired summer annuals. That is appropriate as these beautiful
The menu for the 1977 Cadet Mess at West Point Military Academy. Photo courtesy of Jim Lanning
My journey this week took me to holiday memories of Thanksgiving. While I was in the Service, on Thanksgiving the meal had center of attention! I always looked forward to
San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. I am replacing the AC compressor in my truck. I’ve taken out the bolts and removed the belt, but the
Altered book page from “A Humument” by British artist Tom Phillips. Photos courtesy of Linda Kelsey-Jones
The Walkers’ Gallery at the San Marcos Activity Center invites the public to its reception for the current exhibit, “Communication,” this Saturday, Nov. 17 from 5-7 p.m.
The holidays are almost here and according to several reports, shoppers are expected to spend $1.1. trilllion this year and 1 in 6 are expected to apply for a new credit card. Free use photo
Looking for the “perfect gifts,” paired with enticing retail discounts and deals, can pressure holiday shoppers to spend more than they can afford.
Blue Moon Optical, owned and operated by the Duffy family, has been named the Downtown Business of the Month for November. From left are Tyler Duffy, Sarah Duffy, Benjamin Duffy, Tracy Duffy holding Jackson Duffy, Patrick Duffy and Maddox Duffy. Photo courtesy of the city of San Marcos
For the month of November, Main Street is proud to present the Downtown Business of the Month award to Blue Moon Optical for their unique frames, compassionate customer service and dedication to th
The Damron Group, with Palmer's, will be serving lunch at this week's Cottage Kitchen Luncheon at the Charles S. Cock House Museum. Submitted photo
The Damron Group Realtors will host lunch at the Charles S. Cock House Museum, located at 400 E. Hopkins Street, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Nov. 16.
Restaurant veterans Cody Taylor, Harlan Scott and Chef Todd Havers have opened Industry, a new restaurant south of the Square in San Marcos. Photos courtesy of Industry
The Old Justice Center is in the midst of transforming from an empty building and parking lot on the edge of downtown to a thriving shopping center off of the Square, thanks in part to new restaur
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