I was looking through a collection of articles that I had saved and came across one from 2007. The article was about the fitness of cities in the United States. I saved it because two Texas cities were on the list.
‘I could have danced all night’
Yellow esperanza is the first in line of many blooms across the Powell front yard on Nance St.
Photo by Sharon Lockett
Above, coral vine elevated on wire cages provides privacy and backdrop for potted red bougainvillea and periwinkles.
Photo by Sharon Lockett
Inset, coral vine and bougainvillea bloomed together in November behind a limestone boulder.
Photo by Jenny Powell
A gravel walkway between a curbside garden and foundation plants includes another red crape myrtle plus irises and garden ornaments. Inset, Esperanza or yellow bells shine curbside in Powell front yard in December.
Photos by Sharon Lockett
Powell residence displays front yard with lowmaintenance, drought-resistant landscape
The Broke Thespians Theatre Company will present a staged reading of “Acanthus“ as part of the company’s New Works Series on Dec. 9 at the San Marcos Public Library.
The San Marcos Public Library is excited to announce an inspiring community program that brings together residents and local organizations in an endof- year festival of learning and resources. Called the “Stronger Together Fair,” this unique gathering seeks to bolster the spirit and assets of our beautiful San Marcos community by providing invaluable services, volunteer opportunities and engagement with organizations that span the gamut of San Marcos’ diverse needs.
The Wimberley Community Chorus presents its 2023 winter concert, “Holiday Classics” on Dec. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. in Avey Hall of the Chapel in the Hills, 14601 RR12, Wimberley.
Sights and Sounds of Christmas lights brighten skies Wednesday, following a Christmas Tree Lighting event that kicked off this year's series of activities. Right, Sight and Sounds Board President Elva Zdeb opens San Marcos’ 37th annual Christmas festival with a special lighting ceremony held in the Paula Espinosa Community Hall. Today is the first day of the festival–starting at 5:30 p.m. Children ages 12 and younger get in free, and nightly admission is $15 and a six-day pass is $15. Today music performances start at 6 p.m.
Daily Record photos by Celeste and Jason Cook
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