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Augustine R. Gallegos Sr.

Sun, 01/31/2021 - 5:00am

Augustine Reyes Gallegos Sr., 80, of Martindale, Texas, died on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Services took place on Wednesday, January 27 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Martindale, followed by interment at the Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale, Texas. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

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Charles A. Davis III

Sun, 01/31/2021 - 5:00am

Charles Augustus Davis III, 74, of Wimberley, Texas, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. A graveside service took place on Saturday, January 30 at the Wimberley Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

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Alex Montaña

Sun, 01/31/2021 - 5:00am

Alejandro “Alex” Montaña, 68, of Martindale, Texas, died on Friday, January 22, 2021. Services took place on Thursday, January 28 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Martindale, followed by interment at the San Juan Cemetery in Prairie Lea, Texas. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

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Take action to prevent dating violence

Sun, 01/31/2021 - 5:00am

The following article is part one of a four-week series focusing on raising awareness about dating violence. February is Dating Violence Awareness month and we hope to educate our community on this very important issue. 1 in 3 young people will experience dating violence in their lifetime. Locally, the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center has been serving victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and child abuse since 1978. Last year, HCWC served 2,023 victims of abuse (face-to-face) primarily from Hays and Caldwell Counties.

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Letters to the Editor

Sun, 01/31/2021 - 5:00am

To San Marcos Daily Record:

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Above, all pieces for the shadow theater productions are handmade by Banerjee and her daughter, Irabati. Below, 10 Dolls with Faces, part of a shadow theater project titled Putus and her 10 Friends. Photos by Debangana Banerjee

Banerjee’s outdoor classroom resembles the outdoor education she experience in her youth.

Banerjee’s works on ten dolls for the shadow theater production, Putus and her 10 Friends.

Recently, Bannerjee designed the book cover for her husband’s work, Indian Science Fiction. Submitted photos

Shadow Play

Sun, 01/31/2021 - 5:00am

San Marcos artist Debangana Banerjee grew up in West Bengal, India, in the small, idyllic university town of Santiniketan, where people hold a philosophy of simple living and high thinking. The school in which Banerjee studied is unique, operating in completely natural settings where all classes and activities were conducted outdoors, beneath the trees.

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Sunstar Red Pentas performed like champions

This Spicebush Swallowtail finds the Sunstar Red pentas to be just perfect.

The Ruby-throated hummingbird finds the Sunstar pentas to be on the frequent meal plan.

Lady Days of summer as this female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail visits the Sunstar Red Pentas and Luscious Golden Gate lantana. Photos by Norman Winter

Sunstar Red Pentas performed like champions

Sun, 01/31/2021 - 5:00am

At ‘The Garden Guy’s’ house 2020 was pretty much a miraculous year for butterflies. As you might guess I had an abundance of plants making sure pollinators of all sorts felt welcome in the garden. In May I wrote a column telling you about a new Sunstar pentas series of making their debut. I had already grown Sunstar Pink that seriously had the largest florets of any pentas series I had ever grown. It was a favorite of the Gulf Fritillaries in my 2019 testing. Next, I put the Sunstar Red to the big test, and I am delighted to tell you this has champion written all over it.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

Texas State falls 74-73, suffers sweep against Louisiana

Sat, 01/30/2021 - 8:23pm

The last play of Saturday’s game between Texas State and Louisiana wasn’t the only mistake made by the Bobcats. But it was the untimeliest.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

Lady Rattlers bounce back against Hays for first district win

Sat, 01/30/2021 - 1:15pm

Since the beginning of district play, it’s been difficult for the Lady Rattlers to secure a win.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

San Marcos trying to stay healthy for final push in district play

Sat, 01/30/2021 - 1:12pm

Injuries continue to loom over San Marcos’ heads but the Lady Rattlers continue to put together strong outings by utilizing its youth to pick up wins.