Loons have bright red eyes and they hunt by night.
Graphic from Metro Creative
On a long-ago trip to Maine, I had the pleasure of hearing the haunting call of a common loon. Later, I saw several of these iconic birds and they remain a favorite of mine.
Ines Magaña of Chicas Calaveras wears her
traditional attire at the New Braunfels Hispanic Business Alliance Día de los Muertos Festival.
Her mission is, “We serve the one that death fears.”
Photo by Jerry Kloehr from I Spied With My Little Eye Photography.
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Hertigae Association of San Marcos presented president Debbie Austin with the Member of the Year award. Brian Olson was named Community Volunteer of the Year
Photo by Ros Hill
The Heritage Association of San Marcos held its Annual Members’ Meeting and Dinner Oct. 17 at Palmer’s Restaurant. The Riverwalk Committee began the evening in the courtyard by honoring Dr. Jack Byrom and Alison Tudor for their contributions to the Heritage Association.
The Garden Guy uses Rockin salvias as a backdrop to other seasonal-color. Rockin deep purple is seen at the top right towering over mixed containers.
Photos by Norman Winter
This Ruby-throated hummingbird feeding Rockin Fuchsia on October 21 shows good weight gain for the migration to the tropics.
Rockin Blue Suede Shoes salvia was a favorite of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtails which were present in very good numbers.
As I write this, I am on day 211 of hummingbirds feeding at The Garden Guy’s house. I don’t use feeders, just plants. This year has opened my eyes about their choices in plants. For instance, today which is Oct. 30, marking the longest date on the calendar that I have had them, until hopefully tomorrow and the day after The year started off fast and blooming, and then March 13, we plummeted to 21 degrees when most everything was in bloom. But things quickly rebounded and my first Ruby-throated hummingbirds showed up April 3.
The Riverwalk Park Committee will take the opportunity to celebrate Texas Arbor Day by planting a tree to honor France and Ted Breihan at Veramendi Plaza Park on Thursday, Nov. 3. This event begins at 5 p.m. in Veramendi Plaza Park and is open to the public.
Above, Jobell Cafe & Bistro's half sandwich and cup of soup, featuring an avocado and tomato grilled cheese sandwich and southwestern corn soup. Below, a Wagyu burger served with a 6-ounce patty, jalapeno bacon, goat cheese, pickles, spring mix on a poppy seed kaiser roll and side of fries. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter
Hays County is full of great eating places — from food trucks to fine dining — it’s all here.
San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson recognized Dr. Paul Thomson Sr. and Mother Ora L. Thompson (pictured above), the Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ of San Marcos’s leaders, with a proclamation during a weekend celebration. Photos submitted by Curtis Marshall
San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson recognized Dr. Paul Thomson Sr. and Mother Ora L.
Photo submitted by First United Methodist Church
The Pumpkin Patch at the First United Methodist Church is open. Proceeds from the sale will be given to School Fuel and Southside Community Center. Open daily, Sunday- Friday, noon to 8 p.m.
The Tanger Boo Bash will feature a pumpkin patch photo opportunity.
Photo by Fossum Studios
Tanger Outlets San Marcos kicks off Halloween with a Tanger Boo Bash Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. in front of H&M and Tommy Hilfiger.
Photo submitted by The Price Center
Halloween weekend is the perfect time for the Broke Thespians Theatre Company’s (BTTC) final show of its 2022 season, “Murder’s in the Heir,” Oct. 27 - 30 at the Price Center. The play, by 2015 Ovation Artist Award winner, Billy St. John, turns the game of Clue into performance art. Almost every character in this mystery has the weapon, opportunity and motive to commit the unseen murder. And it’s up to the audience to decide who did it.
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