Taking the teeth out of the myth about sharks. Photo from Metro Creative
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Taking the teeth out of the myth about sharks. Photo from Metro Creative
SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
According to the National Gardening Association, the number of households growing their own vegetables, fruit and other foods has tripled since 2008.
It’s time for another installment of “Places You Should Visit While You Can Still Bend Down to Tie Your Shoes without Making Involuntary Bodily Noises”!
The classics section at Wendy R Bookery & Gifts, located north of the Square in Lockhart. Photos by Celeste Cook
Tess Coody-Anders, owner of Pecantown Books & Brew, located in the historic district of downtown Seguin.
The Nowhere Bookshop in San Antonio features a variety of books representing diverse authors and voices.
The writing on the wall at Nowhere Bookshop in San Antonio says it all. Photo by Celeste Cook
Over time, populations shift and change. We know this, because we see it happening right here in our town. San Marcos has always been a place to adapt with the changes, pivoting from its agrarian mill-town roots to a college town and then a tourist destination with the addition of the outlet malls.
Connie Bagley, currently a reading specialist at San Marcos Academy, is featured in a book about teaching. Submitted photo
Connie Bagley, of San Marcos, was featured in a recently-published book on teaching. “Great Teachers: Exploring Excellence in Education” profiles eight of the greatest teachers in the United States. According to author Dr. Kevin Bartram, “In ‘Great Teachers,’ we take you inside the classrooms — and the heads — of some of America’s greatest teachers, opening the door to those inspired teaching strategies that distinguish excellence in the field of education. While most of these strategies are generally known, the real secret is how they were applied by these teaching geniuses.”
Now in late July and approaching its 100th day of bloom, Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine agastache is still putting on a show with Luminary Ultraviolet tall garden phlox, Rockin Playin’ the Blues salvia and Limelight Prime hydrangea. Photos by Norman Winter
In early May Meant to Bee Royal Raspberry, and Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine agastache are already putting on a tremendous show. Both will debut in 2023.
Early June the show continues with both Meant to Bee agastache varieties, while Pyromania Blaze torch lily and Rockin Playin’ the Blues salvias and Truffula Pink gomphrena are contributing much more.
Now in late July and approaching its 100th day of bloom Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine agastache is still putting on a show with Luminary Ultraviolet tall garden phlox, Rockin Playin’ the Blues salvia and Limelight Prime hydrangea. Photo by Norman Winter
As you are reading this column, Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine and Meant to Bee Royal Raspberry, two new agastache varieties, are approaching their 100th day of bloom at The Garden Guy’s house. Both agastache or hummingbird mint varieties will be making their debut in 2023 and in a summer of miserable heat, my trials of these flower varieties has brought joy and excitement.
Photo by Gerald Castillo
A pair of Bobcats were nominated for football award watch lists this week.
Photo by Gerald Castillo
After beginning Sun Belt play with a pair of East Division matchups, Texas State draws Troy as its first West Division opponent.
This past week, the World Athletic Track and Field Championships were held in the United States at the University of Oregon’s track and field stadium.
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