Exploring Nature: Bobolinks
Sun, 01/08/2023 - 5:00am
We don’t usually have bobolinks in this area, but they sometimes stray through northern parts of the state on flights south to Brazil this time of year.
We don’t usually have bobolinks in this area, but they sometimes stray through northern parts of the state on flights south to Brazil this time of year.
Refilling containers is an easy, three-step process: 1. Bring in your bottle. 2. Weigh it. 3. Fill it up and subtract the weight of the bottle.
Photos by Celeste Cook
Truly Pure Refillery carries a variety of low-to-no-waste products from reusable makeup removing cloths, shampoo and conditioner bars, shaving foam and microplastic-free exfoliators.
Yogurt cups get recycled into a new form with Preserve Toothbrushes.
Photos by Celeste Cook
Truly Pure Refillery is located at 331 W. Hopkins.
Saving our river, one bottle at a time
Above, "The Meaty" pizza at Maroni's pizza kitchen. This 10-inch personal pie comes topped with pepperoni, salami, ham, sausage, beef and bacon. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo
A familiar restaurant name in San Marcos has reappeared.
Maroni’s Pizza Kitchen, which was once located on the Downtown Square, has reopened shop at Tanger Outlets.
San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St.
512-393-8200
Black-eyed peas are a traditional Southern food served for New Year’s Day dinner. The peas represent peace and luck for the year to come.
Photo from Metro Creative
Q.A. What are the words to “Auld Lang Syne” and what does it mean?
Well, well, well — a new year is officially upon us. Hope you are not hungover from too much partying and that you are off to a superb 2023.
January’s Yard of the Month on Los Santos Drive is filled with drought-resistant plants and a minimal lawn.
Photos by Sharon Lockett
Lime green bamboo muhly contrasts with both a dormant hedge and solid green leaves.
Plantings near the entry include native purple verbena and tall fronds of purple muhly as well as knock-out roses for allseason
color.
Blue plumbago in front yard is framed by tall esperanza and gray-leaf cenizo in back, with airy Mexican switch grass in foreground.
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
Bell-Metereau landscape showcases native plants
Several bird species stay in colder climates over the winter.
Photo from Metro Creative
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.
Clay DeStefano, Mayor Jane Hughson and Joan Nagel.
Photo submitted by The Price Center
Mayor Jane Hughson reads the proclamation commemorating the 20-year anniversary of The Price Center.
Photo by Clay DeStefano
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.
Above, a large Valentino's pizza with half Chicken Bacon Ranch and half Supreme. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo
In the final edition of 2022, we look back on some of our favorite spots we visited for Foodie Friday this year.
The Westin Riverwalk hotel in San Antonio.
Photo submitted by Lizzie Toles
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.
(512) 392-2458
P.O. Box 1109, San Marcos, TX 78666
