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Yard of the Month

January’s Yard of the Month on Los Santos Drive is filled with drought-resistant plants and a minimal lawn.
Photos by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Lime green bamboo muhly contrasts with both a dormant hedge and solid green leaves.

Yard of the Month

Plantings near the entry include native purple verbena and tall fronds of purple muhly as well as knock-out roses for allseason
color.

Yard of the Month

Blue plumbago in front yard is framed by tall esperanza and gray-leaf cenizo in back, with airy Mexican switch grass in foreground.

Yard of the Month

Rough bark of lacey oak marks shaded side yard, edged with Mexican switch grass, native agarita and tall esperanza in background.
Photo by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Bell-Metereau landscape showcases native plants

How to care for winter birds that visit your yard

Several bird species stay in colder climates over the winter.
Photo from Metro Creative

How to care for winter birds that visit your yard

The pristine, white backdrop of a snowy winter day can be a wonder to behold. While fresh snow on the ground can make for awe-inspiring landscapes, the absence of greenery amid the starkness of winter poses challenges for animals that do not ride out winter in a state of hibernation.

Price Center marks 20 years as a vital community benefit

Clay DeStefano, Mayor Jane Hughson and Joan Nagel.
Photo submitted by The Price Center

Price Center marks 20 years as a vital community benefit

Mayor Jane Hughson reads the proclamation commemorating the 20-year anniversary of The Price Center.
Photo by Clay DeStefano

Price Center marks 20 years as a vital community benefit

Members, volunteers, donors, friends and staff of the Price Center gathered on the evening of Dec. 12 to celebrate 20 years of serving the greater San Marcos community. The anniversary marked the exact day in 2002 when the city of San Marcos granted the Greater San Marcos Area Seniors Association (GSMASA), the operators of the Price Center, a Certificate of Occupancy to begin serving the public. Since then, the Price Center has become a hub for many of the community’s ongoing arts and cultural activities as well as private and public celebrations in downtown San Marcos.

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Poinsettias are named for the first American minister to visit Mexico. Joel R. Poinsett, who was taken with the plant Mexicans called flame leaf.
Photo from Metro Creative

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Kelvon Hansen of AKYA AVEDA Concept Salon brings out his collection of nutcrackers every Christmas.
Photos by Celeste Cook

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Traditional nutcrackers of various sizes and colors adorn the shelves at the salon coowned by Hanson and Neil Ely. Each one represents a unique piece of Hansen’s history as he has collected these nutcrackers over the last 42 years.

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Above left, the nutcracker that started it all: Hansen’s first nutcracker he purchased while dancing as the Nutcracker for Ballet West. Above right, an exquisite Faberge nutcracker that is also a music box.

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The Wizard of Oz nutcracker.
Photo by Celeste Cook

Nutcracker Sweet

Local salon owner brings joy with unique collection

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Outdoor fire pits and warm winter beverages are among the ways to keep the cold at bay during the holidays.
Photo from Metro Creative

The secrets to cold weather entertaining

Upon the arrival of cold weather, people tend to move indoors and limit their time spent in the elements. For those who live in places where there are restrictions placed on indoor entertaining and gatherings, it may be challenging to find ways to spend time safely together as temperatures drop.

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The Westin Riverwalk hotel in San Antonio.
Photo submitted by Lizzie Toles

San Antonio Riverwalk hotel to hold New Year’s Eve party

Looking for a special event to commemorate the closing of the year? The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio is hosting a Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31 from 9:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Guests are encouraged to dress up in holiday attire and add a masquerade mask to ring in the new year.

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