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New permanent art installations add to natural beauty of Price Center Garden

Left, Living Sculpture, by Addie Lopez and right, Mi Jarden, by Susan Warren, are new additions to the Price Center Garden. Photos by Clay DeStefano

New permanent art installations add to natural beauty of Price Center Garden

Sun, 08/08/2021 - 5:00am

Seven new permanent works of art have recently been added to the front Garden of the Price Center by its Arts Committee. The colorful and whimsical pieces include a mosaic torso, a living chair, glass wind chimes, fanciful metal flowers, and naturally rendered twists on honey bees and elephant ear leaves. The new works compliment the Mermaid statue named Dianne that has anchored the corner of the downtown Garden since 2018.

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The Journey Continues: Building duty, honor and country through West Point speech

Sun, 08/08/2021 - 5:00am

On my journey, the best stateside assignment was a tour of duty at the United

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Above, Los Vega's picadillo plate — s stewed ground beef with onions, potatoes and jalapenos served with a side of refried beans, rice, guacamole and flour tortillas. Below, Los Vega's beef enchiladas served with refried beans and rice. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Los Vega

Thu, 08/05/2021 - 6:29pm

There’s a saying — “No one ever leaves a Mexican Restaurant in a bad mood.”

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Anchor Bar to bring Buffalo wings to San Marcos

Thu, 08/05/2021 - 6:26pm

A new chicken wing restaurant is coming to San Marcos.

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Jason Giulietti

Our region’s innovation provides reason to celebrate at Innovation Summit

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:25pm

The Texas Innovation Corridor is more than just an aspiration – it’s a reality, and one that should be both showcased and celebrated.

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M Ray Perryman

The Economist: Gigantic gridiron gyrations

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:24pm

Over 40+ years and thousands of projects, I have examined pandemics, natural disasters, oil market collapses, financial meltdowns, and all manner of mayhem.

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Birds go silent after teaching their nestlings to sing. Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: SILENT SUMMER

Sun, 08/01/2021 - 5:00am

Summer is a quiet time for many birds. The dawn chorus is toned down and silence replaces singing.

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So what if it’s only August? Bring on the fall flavors with these delicious cookies. Photo by Metro Creative

Oat of this World flavors shine in a chewy coo

Sun, 08/01/2021 - 5:00am

Fall is a season of cooler temperatures and changing leaves, and it also marks the return of autumn flavor profiles. Root vegetables, roasts and heartier fare are prime cooking ingredients this time of year. In terms of baking, treats spiced with ginger and cinnamon are in demand each fall.

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Superbells Calibrachoas: Great buy for blooms, birds, and butterflies

This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail visits the Superbells Pomegranate Punch calibrachoa goring in a mixed container with Superbells Yellow.

This Ruby-throated Hummingbird found the Superbells to his liking, including spending extra time on an old blossom. Photos by Norman Winter

Superbells Calibrachoas: Great buy for blooms, birds, and butterflies

Sun, 08/01/2021 - 5:00am

This morning I was up early for me and could barely make out the plants outside, but I saw the Superbells calibrachoas moving as if a ghost was in the midst. I knew immediately it was a Rubythroated hummingbird wasting no time in the daily feeding ritual.

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“I’m fortunate to still be out here doing what I love and grateful every time a crowd shows up to cheer me on.” Photo by Jason Lee Denton

Red Dirt Rising

Sun, 08/01/2021 - 5:00am

Terry McBride is the real deal. In four decades in the Nashville music scene, he has recorded with Brooks & Dunn, George Strait, Reba McEntire and more. His band, McBride & The Ride, charted a number of Top 5 singles in the 90s, and recently announced they’re reuniting.