EARNED HIS STRIPES
Fri, 04/12/2024 - 9:24am
He’s fought in over 100 MMA matches, gaining recognition as one of the most respected judo and jiu jitsu masters in the country.
He’s fought in over 100 MMA matches, gaining recognition as one of the most respected judo and jiu jitsu masters in the country.
Alba Ranch in Dripping Springs was recognized by the court as having historical significance.
Photo provided by Commissioner's Court
The Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing the historical significance of the Alba Ranch in Dripping Springs, while the Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Alba Ranch as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker through the Undertold Program. The historical marker honors the Alba Ranch as an important and educational part of local Dripping Springs history.
PLANTS AND DANCE
If you missed the city of San Marcos’ Native Plant Sale and Sustainability Fair last weekend, there will be another chance to buy native plants at the Discovery Center, located at 430 Riverside Drive, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Plants are priced by pot size: four inch pots are $3, one gallon pots are $8 and five gallon pots are $26. You don’t want to miss out because prices like these are literally unheard of, and it’s the perfect time to plant them in your yard; they tend to root and thrive better when planted in the springtime. Last weekend, I got a five gallon pot with a Mountain Laurel, which I cannot wait to watch develop into a beautiful tree. I also planted some Sage Red Salvia that smells so lovely. If you feel like getting your groove on, the local favorite one man band and winner of three different awards at the San Marcos Music Awards, Henry Invisible, will be playing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday at Tantra. He will be playing there every Saturday this April as a matter of fact. If you haven’t seen Henry Invisible live, you definitely need to. He’s lively and fun and has a keen sense of how to make your body move!
A SELF-CARE RESET WITH ANTONIO VIVALDI
Because of Monday’sexciting eclipse, this week has felt somewhat discombobulated. Everything I was supposed to do on Monday afternoon got shifted to Tuesday and so on, creating a kind of domino effect from which I still haven’t recovered. Therefore, this weekend might call for a reset with extra self care in the form of gardening, a hike in Lower Purgatory and a good, long run Sunday morning. On Saturday at 2 p.m., the recharge will continue with the inaugural performance of the Purgatory Creek Chorale Masterwork Chorus, an event held in partnership with the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance and the Hays County Foodbank. PCC — a professional choir — will present “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi. According to the event page, this Baroque masterpiece will transport listeners to 18th century Venice. An auditory vacation to Italy? Yes, please! Tickets are offered on a pay-what-you-can donation model; suggested donation is $10. Since the concert is also an official food drive for the Hays County Foodbank, non-perishable food items are welcome. The concert will be held at the Texas State University Performing Arts Center, 430 Moon St.
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Fans at the spring game will get a up close and personal look at the new endzone complex currently in construction.
Daily Record photo by Colton McWilliams
Up close and personal
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, “Kate,” is 22. Her baby is now 6 months old. She is the first grandchild and great-grandchild. Kate refuses to allow my mom to hold her baby. My mom has held the baby a couple of times, but my daughter immediately swooped in and took the baby from her. During the last family gathering, Kate wouldn’t let me hold the baby either, because she said I might let my mom hold the baby.
Karmyn Bass celebrates hitting a triple in the Bobcats last home game against Troy. Bass hit a two-run RBI single against Texas to tie the game. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Taylor Seay throws the pitch in the Bobcats last home game against Texas. Seay earned the win in the Bobcats 7-3 victory of the Longhorns to win the season series. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Lemuel Bradshaw, United Tissue Resources communications director, accepts the proclamation from Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and the Hays County Commissioners Court naming April as National Donate Life Month in Hays County.
Photo courtesy of Hays County
Sometimes lives can be cut short prematurely, and priceless organs and tissues can be donated to people who really need them, ensuring that something positive comes out of a tragedy. The Hays County Commissioners Court recognized this by proclaiming April 2023 as National Donate Life Month in Hays County. The county urges all residents to consider becoming donors.
Photo courtesy of Austin Pets Alive!
Photos courtesy of Austin Pets Alive!
Central Texas Food Bank and Hays County Pet Resource Center team up for program
The city of San Marcos had its Spring Native Plant Sale and Sustainability Fair at the Discovery Center on April 6. There will be an additional plant sale opportunity April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the city’s website. The plant sale offered a variety of native and adapted plants, including perennials, grasses, shrubs, trees, and organic vegetables and herbs. Knowledgeable staff were available to assist with plant questions. Local organizations were onsite for the Sustainability Fair to discuss environmental efforts and how you can get involved in sustainability initiatives. There was also tunes by Chief and The-DoomsdayDevice. Top, the Native Plant sale was buzzing with community members. Bottom left, Jordan Washburn and Amy Thomaides of the city of San Marcos' Resource Recovery Center tell Discovery Center Plant sale goers about upcoming river cleanups. Bottom right, Eric Beckers of The Hill Country Native Plant Society educates the public on native plants and their benefits.
Daily Record photos by Shannon West
Spring Native Plant Sale and Sustainability Fair
(512) 392-2458
P.O. Box 1109, San Marcos, TX 78666
