Features

Middleton Brewery will be the site for the first night of StoryFest: Stories In Poems. Submitted photo

The Story Capital of Texas: Wimberley hosts second ever StoryFest Feb. 17-20

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

Once upon a time, there was a small town in Texas called Wimberley. A cypress-lined creek trickled through its heart to meet the bottle-green waters of the Blanco. Its cedar-studded hills and the rocky spine of Devil’s Backbone provided a backdrop for all manner of tales, and if someone looked at the village just right, it could look like a hundred years ago, or only yesterday. It was one of those kinds of towns.

Read more about The Story Capital of Texas: Wimberley hosts second ever StoryFest Feb. 17-20

Above, Thai Thai Cafe's green curry, which came with chicken, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, onion, basil, bamboo shoots all mixed with green curry and coconut milk. Below, Thai Thai Cafe's broccoli and beef — a heaping serving of beef, broccoli, carrots, onions, fried rice and a spring roll. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Thai Thai Cafe

Thu, 01/20/2022 - 5:59pm

I’ve often touted Thai food being superior to traditional Chinese food.

Read more about Foodie Friday: Thai Thai Cafe

M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Where have all the people gone?

Wed, 01/19/2022 - 7:00pm

The Census Bureau recently released population estimates by state for the period from July 2020 to July 2021. The total US population scarcely changed, but there were seismic regional shifts.

Read more about The Economist: Where have all the people gone?

Photo from Metro Creative

Answers to Go

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Read more about Answers to Go

The Journey Continues: Just throw the flag

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

Columnist’s Note: My journey this week has returned to my friend, Paul Buntyn, Pastor Emeritus of Abundant Life Christian Church in San Marcos, Texas.

Read more about The Journey Continues: Just throw the flag

SMHS Class of ’92 to hold 30-year reunion June 24-26

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

The San Marcos High School Class of 1992 will be celebrating its 30-year reunion June 24 – 26.

Read more about SMHS Class of ’92 to hold 30-year reunion June 24-26

Clue director Bridget Farias-Gates

The Cover of Life director, Tracy Arnold

#3 I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change director Milton Zoth. Submitted photos

A new season for The Wimberley Players

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

Following a year of outdoor, socially-distanced and live streamed performances, The Wimberley Players have announced another season of shows for 2022.

Read more about A new season for The Wimberley Players

A John James Audubon print of a magpie in flight. Photo by Celeste Hollister

EXPLORING NATURE: JOHN JAMES AUDUBON

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

One of the most revered names in birding would have to be John James Audubon. Today, there are numerous birding societies and a national magazine named in his honor.

Read more about EXPLORING NATURE: JOHN JAMES AUDUBON

The Art of Bill Hutson: The homecoming of a native San Marcos artist

Giclée Print 9 of 28 by Bill Hutson. Photo by M. Mesa

Oba II by Bill Hutson. Photo submitted by The Price Center

The Art of Bill Hutson: The homecoming of a native San Marcos artist

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

In the dense early fog of Dec. 1, as Sights and Sounds prepared for its first night, a small truck — Atelier 4 — arrived at the San Marcos Art Space in downtown San Marcos, a stop along their coast to coast delivery route.

Read more about The Art of Bill Hutson: The homecoming of a native San Marcos artist

Copper Canyon Daisy will thrill with fragrance

Copper Canyon Daisies are perfect for pollinators. Photos by Norman Winter

Copper Canyon Daisy will thrill with fragrance

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

At the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, it was the Copper Canyon daisy that was guaranteed to put all visitors under a spell from the smell. It happened on a regular basis. After a class, I would take the students or clients on a personal tour of the garden. We would exit the side door of the conference center right into the Mediterranean Garden and instantly, they became fixated on a shrubby marigold with a tantalizing fragrance.