Answers to Go with Susan Smith
San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. Where did Halloween begin? A. I found the answer in “Encyclopaedia Britannica: “In ancient Britain and Ireland, the Celtic Samhain
San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. Where did Halloween begin? A. I found the answer in “Encyclopaedia Britannica: “In ancient Britain and Ireland, the Celtic Samhain
Here’s what I thought were a couple of interesting items from a recent Resource Recycling newsletter. Both concern China’s ban, started a year or so ago, on some recycled imports,
My journey this week led me by the Holy Spirit to the Book of Exodus in the Old Testament, especially the journey of Moses and how he led his people
The Hays County Commissioners Court recently proclaimed the week of Oct. 7-13 as 4-H Week in Hays County. During this week, 4-H clubs from across Texas take part in activities to help their communities. Pictured left to right are Commissioner Mark Jones, Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe, AgriLife Extension Agent Kate Blankenship, 4-H Gold Star winner Joseph Niño, AgriLife Extension Agent Jason Mangold, Commissioner Lon Shell and Commissioner Ray Whisenant. Submitted photo
Lost River Film Festival – San Marcos’ four-day gathering of independent cinema worship, that takes place downtown Nov. 1 through 4 – will be kicking off their diverse lineup of
Halloween is almost here and San Marcos businesses and organizations are rolling out the celebrations citywide.
Not much is changing at the Devil’s Backbone Tavern. Bullet holes are still in the mounted deer head and surrounding wall, the beer neons still buzz and the dollar bills stapled to the ceiling by patrons remain, but three new faces will be running the iconic Prohibition-era tavern. Photos courtesy of Kristen O'Brien
The old jukebox at the Devil’s Backbone Tavern and Dancehall in Fischer, just outside of Wimberley, is playing Janis Joplin again.
Fresh, local and sustainably-grown produce and meat is a little easier to find in San Marcos these days with the Central Texas Farmers Co-op, a cooperative of small, sustainab
The San Marcos Education Foundation will host lunch at the Charles S. Cock House Museum, located at 400 W. Hopkins Street, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Oct. 26.
The Up and Away campaign, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is reminding parents and caregivers of young children to be extra vigilant about safe medicine storage, so kids don’t mistake medicines for a sweet treat this Halloween. Photo courtesy of State Point Media
(StatePoint) This Halloween, families are projected to spend $2.6 billion on candy, according to the National Retail Federation.
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