Danny Mosier as Milo Tindle. Photo by Simone Corprew
Anthony Shaffer’s first-class mystery thriller “Sleuth” opens on the Wimberley Players stage Sept. 30 and runs through Oct. 17.
On my journey, I was given a life verse. This is the story.
“Rodents of Unusual Size? I don’t think they exist.” Wesley, from the Princess Bride. Graphic from Metro Creative
The people who live on Isla Natividad, a wide stretch of sand off Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, are proud of the island’s many birds. There are auklets, cormorants, pelicans, ospreys and herons, just to name a few.
Savory, salty, sweet: The Farm Prosciutto Sandwich with dried mission fig, asiago, mortadella, champignon and black truffle aioli is a favorite among staff and diners alike. Photos by Jason Cook
Many believe that home begins with food. It’s rooted into our family life and our culture. It brings people together, simultaneously providing nourishment for our bodies and stimulation for our minds.
Above, Durango's Mexican Restaurant's migas plate — scrambled eggs combined with corn chips, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos topped with cheese served with beans, potatoes and two homemade flour tortillas. Below, Durango's enchilda plate — two beef enchildas topped with chile con queso, rice and beans. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
In a quest to expand our horizons beyond San Marcos, this week’s Foodie Friday took us to Wimberley where we sampled Durango’s Mexican Restaurant.
Lance Jones of the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance presents a commemorative photograph by Susan Hanson to recognize 10 years of monthly San Marcos Bird Walks.
A yellow-crowned night heron perches on a log near the headwaters of the San Marcos River.
Bird Walkers spotted a green heron from the Meadows Center Wetlands Boardwalk.
This happy little water snake relaxes in Spring Lake near the Meadows Center.
In addition to birds, Ramirez treats Bird Walk participants to a host of diverse wildlife found in the San Marcos area. Photos by Jason Cook
It was one of those perfect San Marcos Saturdays: cool and cloudless, with a light breeze stirring through the trees. At 7 a.m., a small crowd gathered in the Meadows Center parking lot — families with children, pairs and trios of college students, older couples and groups of friends. Some of them had field guides, some had binoculars; all were gathered to hear Texas State graduate Stephen Ramirez talk about birds.
A versatile favorite, grilled cheese sandwiches can feature a variety of breads and cheese. Photo by Metro Creative
A grilled cheese sandwich is a simple pleasure enjoyed by children and adults alike. Knowing how to create a delicious grilled cheese sandwich is a handy skill. Even though the sandwich may seem simple, there are some tricks to the trade to achieve a golden, crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside finished product.
Hornsby Bend is an excellent bird watching spot. Photo from Metro Creative
Don’t turn up your nose at sewage pond birding.
HCMGA members will bring plantings and transplants from their home gardens to sell at the annual Fall Plant and Tree Sale, which will be held this year online and in person. Submitted photo
Hays County Master Gardeners will hold its annual Fall Plant and Tree Sale online and in-person this year. The HCMGA members are putting their expertise to work to bring their finest plantings and transplants from their own home gardens. Texas Superstar, Texas native and adapted perennials, grasses, shrubs, trees and succulents will be for sale.
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