San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. Is the movie "Hacksaw Ridge" based on a true story? A. This patron had watched the library’s DVD copy of
November's featured artist at Art Squared is Stephanie Piersol of Cypress Cottage Crafts. Piersol knits, crochets and creates handmade items fro apparel, home and just for fun. Photos courtesy of Art Squared
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means the holiday season is close at hand.
Branch Manager Lee Warbinton
National mortgage lender Waterstone Mortgage Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of a new office at 401 Center Street, Suite A, in Kyle.
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans take out roughly $50 billion in payday loans a year, each racking up hundreds of dollars in fees and interest.
San Marcos Academy Student Ambassadors will be serving lunch and greeting guests at this week's lunch at the Charles S. Cock House Museum. Submitted photo
Student ambassadors from San Marcos Academy 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. 9.
A cranberry riesling brined turkey. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
(Family Features) Most great holiday gatherings start with great food and end with quality time spent with loved ones.
This seemed like an appropriate topic given the current political climate in this country and with the midterm elections occurring today.
CTMC CEO/President Anthony Stahl addresses the crowd at the 25th annual Stars of Texas Gala. Submitted photo
The Central Texas Medical Center Foundation’s 25th annual Stars of Texas Gala raised $197,000 to help the hospital acquire digital breast tomosynthesis (tomo), also known as 3D mammography, a revol
The home of Susan and Larry Hanson on Deerwood Drive, the Spring Lake Garden Club's November Yard of the Month, is lush, green and wild with native trees, shrubs and plants abounding. Photos courtesy of the Spring Lake Garden Club
After 40 years, Susan and Larry Hanson’s yard on Deerwood Drive has morphed from a landscape into a wildscape, composed of mature native Texas trees, shrubs and flowering perennials offering
Fall is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs; the cool air and warm soil temperatures are the perfect combination for establishment and most trees are entering a period of dormancy, so energy will transfer into their roots and storing nutrients and resources for the cool months ahead. Remeber to make the planting hole two to three times wider than the current root ball, but not any deeper than the plant was growing in its previous environment. Photo courtesy of Joe Urbach
I love gardening. I enjoy the fresh air, physical activity, mental stimulation, constant change and more. Autumn is a great time to become re-inspired to get outside and do some
The Green Jay, known locally as the Rio Grande Jay, is a brilliantly-colored, tropical species whose range extends into southernmost Texas. Free use photo
One of my favorite birding festivals is set for Nov. 7-11, in Harlingen, Texas, about as far south as you can go in our fair state and stay out of
My journey this week took me to a memory from long ago when I experienced a faith challenge. “Faith shows the soul how to look beyond what the eye can
Q. A few weeks ago, I read in the San Marcos Daily Record about proposals to reduce flooding in San Marcos from the Purgatory Watershed.
With the election here –this is not meant to be political – and both Thanksgiving and the holidays just a short time away, I thought this topic might be appropriate.
Danny Mosier as King Henry II and Mary Jane Windle as Eleanor of Aquitaine. Photos by Mary Rath
James Goldman’s "The Lion in Winter" blasts onto the Wimberley Players stage Nov. 9 and runs through Dec. 2.
A call for downtown award nominations has closed and finalists have been named for the 2018 Love Downtown Awards.
Aaron's employees Christian Cortez and Ezequiel Alvarado move a brand new couch from the San Marcos Aaron's store into the Keystone Club at the Mitchell Unit of the Boys & Girls Club. Photos courtesy of Patrick Christman
Aaron’s, Inc.
Embassy Suites will serve this week's lunch at the Charles S. Cock House Museum. Submitted photo
The Embassy Suites 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. 2.
General Manager Matt Turgeon
Matt Turgeon, general manager of the Olive Garden in San Marcos, has achieved Diamond Club status, the top honor at parent company Darden Restaurants.
(Family Features) Just like your favorite sports team, hosting a winning big-game party or tailgate takes planning, preparation and teamwork.
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