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New Chicklet Orange will delight hummingbirds and butterflies

Chicklet Orange will produce orange trumpet flowers all season long and would make an incredible partner with other hummingbird plants like the Rockin series of salvias. Photo by Norman Winter

New Chicklet Orange will delight hummingbirds and butterflies

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

The Esperanza is one of those shrubs that brings about hope and anticipation for the growing season. Actually, that is what Esperanza means in Spanish. As a gardener who got his horticultural roots in Texas, I can tell you the Esperanza is a plant to be treasured and even more so with the debut of Chicklet Orange in 2022.

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Nine students completed 180 hours of work to earn their HVAC certifications. Photo by Deborah Carter

Students complete HVAC certification in SMPL, ACC partnership program

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

Nine students recently completed the HVAC certification course offered in a partnership with the San Marcos Public Library and the Continuing Education Department of Austin Community College. All nine individuals completed 80 hours of instruction and obtained their HVAC certificates on March 2.

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Homestead with signs, symbols and numbers, acrylic on canvas, 1979–1990, 83 ¾ x 113 ¾ inches. Artwork courtesy of the Phillips Museum of Art at Franklin & Marshall College. All rights reserved. Submitted photo

THE ART OF BILL HUTSON: HOMESTEAD FEATURED AT TEXAS STATE GALLERIES

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

The Art of Bill Hutson is a unique citywide exhibition celebrating the work of artist and San Marcos native Bill Hutson (b. 1936). As part of the show, the Texas State Galleries at Texas State University, San Marcos is featuring a six-piece installation of works by Hutson, the centerpiece of which is Homestead with signs, symbols and numbers. This massive painting — over 6 x 9 feet — is accompanied by five preparatory studies for the work, including a sculpture titled “Shotgun for Elton Fax.” The exhibition is on view in the Texas State Galleries foyer through May 18.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

Q. My child really enjoys the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Could you recommend some other books or series like it?

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The Journey Continues: What shapes our world view?

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

My friend, John Rush, has a vacation home on the river in Gruene.

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Above, Sugar Shack's Cubano sandwich, which comes with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard and pickles, accompanied by chips and a salad on greens. Below, a hearty biscuits and gravy breakfast — two buttermilk biscuits topped with gravy and sausage. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Sugar Shack Bakery

Thu, 03/10/2022 - 6:39pm

A new bakery and eatery has opened up in San Marcos.

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Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

San Marcos Lions Club makes donations to local groups

Thu, 03/10/2022 - 6:34pm

The San Marcos Lions Club recently made donations to local groups, including the Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center, Room 2 Hope, San Marcos Youth Council and City of San Marcos.

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The Economist: Reality check

Wed, 03/09/2022 - 6:11pm

Oil prices are touching an altitude not seen since the spike in summer 2008, pushing gasoline prices into uncharted territory and raising other costs in their wake.

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Jean Hamil and Karen Kaylor in San Antonio. Photo by Bernie Adams

National president visits San Antonio

Sun, 03/06/2022 - 5:00am

National VFW Auxiliary President Jean Hamil recently visited San Antonio, where the Department of Texas President of the VFW Auxiliary, Karen Kaylor, gave Hamil a tour of the city.

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EXPLORING NATURE: SPRING BIRDS

Sun, 03/06/2022 - 5:00am

It may be hard to believe, what with the recent cold temperatures, but I do believe spring may be on the way. I’m keeping an eye out for a totally new cast of birds and even hoping for a returning hummingbird.