All adoptions include the pet’s spay or neuter, kennel vaccinations, rabies vaccination, microchip and city license. For more information or to adopt one of the Pets of the Week, visit
Q. Since my friend moved to Finland, anything I see or hear about the country catches my attention. Recently, I read something that said Finland isn’t part of Scandinavia. Can
Remember on the journey last week I highlighted Joshua’s call to “choose you this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the
With the Super Bowl upon us, I will try to keep this relatively short. Here, from a Resource Recycling newsletter, is what I think is a great idea. The article
The San Marcos-Hays Co. Genealogical Society will host a presentation by Herman Harris about the relationship of the slaveowning Addison Johnson family and the Henry Johnson/Harris slave family in a
The San Marcos Public Library will be hosting a series, starting this month, that hopes to demystify the pursuit of medical careers for local students as well as bridge the
Georgia Parker & Big Cedar Fever will be playing OYOU's Snowbird Concert Series on Feb. 7 at Saint mark's Episcopal Church. Photo courtesy of OYOU
Local nonprofit Own Your Own Universe (OYOU) is excited to welcome Georgia Parker & Big Cedar Fever, Feb. 7, to Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in San Marcos.
Chuck Shaw will be holding an album release party for his newly released self-titled album on Feb. 8 at Railyard Bar & Grill. Photo by Nicola Gell
Rising traditional country musician Chuck Shaw will be holding a show and album release party on Friday Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. at Railyard Bar & Grill for his new self-titled debut album.
Gulf Business Forms, Inc., San Marcos' own wholesale printing manufacturer, just celebrated their 50th Anniversary as a company at Hays County Barbeque. They opened their doors in 1968 with a single press and one collator and have since grown their services and company. For more info go to gulfforms.com. Photo courtesy of Gulf Business Forms, Inc.
Greater San Marcos Partnership Vice President of Economic Develpment Jason Giulietti was recently named as a winner in the Development Counsellors International's economic development profession’s 40 Under 40 awards. Photo courtesy of GSMP
Jason Giulietti, vice president of Economic Development at the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP), has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession’s 40 Under 40 awards, the
When bringing your friends and family together to watch the game, you'll likely want to avoid any fumbles in the kitchen.
Graphic by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
We all experience itchy skin from time to time especially in the winter.
Special Advisor to the Provost on Inclusion and Diversity at Texas State University Dr. Scott Bowman will be the keynote speaker at the Calaboose African American History Museum's Second Annual Gala. Photos courtesy of Linda Kelsey-Jones
Looking for a perfect Valentine venue this year? Don’t hit the road, stay in San Marcos and enjoy dinner, inspiration, dancing and support a cultural anchor of the community. Multiple
Above left, the Little Blue Heron is a common but inconspicuous resident of marshes and estuaries in Matagorda Bay. Photos courtesy of Matagorda Bay Birdfest
The Third Annual Matagorda Bay Birdfest, set for Friday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 17 in Palacios, Texas, promises to connect birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages to the
The bananas we know and eat today are not the same bananas of our grandparent's generation; that's in part to Panama Diseases that nearly wiped out the banana industry 60 years ago. Freeuse photo
Have you ever noticed that the taste of banana flavoring in candies and puddings, just doesn’t taste like a banana? Sure, there’s a hint of banana flavor, but then a
A ruby-throated hummingbird is a likely hummingbird to see in February since they are common to the area. Photo by Eric Kilby/ Flickr
Hard to believe, but next month we should see a few hummingbirds return to our area. A very few, to be sure, but most welcome nonetheless. In Central Texas, most
Q. My favorite radio station includes a stock report at the end of each day. The announcer says that the Dow is up three points or the New York Stock
On my journey, I have been thinking about making choices. This subject will be addressed today and next week in part two of this column. The Apostle Paul speaks to
Today we will talk a little about recycling E-Waste (electronic items, mainly computers, cell phones, etc.). Three stories in the E-Scrap News publication caught my eye. The first concerns a
"Waitress" is coming to Broadway Austin, bringing an all-female creative team and a strong narrative about womanhood, motherhood and friendship. Broadway actresses Maiesha McQueen, Christine Dwyer and Jessie Shelton bring the small-town America characters of Becky, Jenna and Dawn to life. Photo by Philicia Endelman
Musicals have a uniquely universal quality. Through music, through language, they show us how alike we are as humans.
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