Chickadees are small, comforting and cherished Central Texas birds. Photo from Metro Creative
I have two birds who are year-round residents at my place — black-crested titmouse and Carolina chickadee.
Sloppy Joes: A hand-held favorite fit for a crowd. Photo by Metro Creative
Slow-cooked foods seem tailor-made when the mercury is low. Stews, soups and casseroles can simmer and gain great flavor through slow-cooking methods. But slow cooker appliances don’t need to be stored away when spring flowers start to bud. In fact, this method of cooking can bridge the gap between cold weather cuisine and the grilled and chilled fare of summer days to come.
Marion Travis Pair
Marion Travis Pair, San Marcos, Texas, was born in Dublin, Texas, on March 25, 1937, son of Marion Harvey Pair and Winnie Aileen Stephens, left us February 21, 2021, after a 5-year battle with cancer, to join his parents and his brother Robert Royce in the great beyond. The family moved to Ft. Worth during WWII. Travis graduated from North Side High School in 1955 and attended SMU in Dallas on a football scholarship, later transferring and graduating from Texas Wesleyan College in Ft. Worth. He served two years in Korea with the U.S. Army and returned to resume working for Kroger.
Rodney Arthur Miller, 51, of Buda, Texas, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Services took place on Thursday, March 18 at Thomason Funeral Home in Wimberley, followed by interment at the Driftwood Cemetery in Driftwood, Texas. Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.
Grace Narcisis Foster passed away on March 14, 2021, at 88 years old. Visitation Friday, March 26th, 9-11 a.m., followed by Service at 11 a.m. at Pennington Funeral Home. Burial following at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.
James Thomas, 79, of San Marcos, Texas, died on Monday, March 15, 2021. Services are pending. Ar rangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.
Juan Sanchez-Morales, 65, of Blanco, Texas died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Services are private. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.
Ana Maria Guerra, 69yrs., resident of San Marcos, Texas, passed away March 12, 2021 in San Marcos, Tx.
Dale Eugene Langley Jr., 38yrs., resident of San Marcos, Texas, passed away March 9, 2021 in San Marcos, Tx.
Katheryn M. McNiel
Katheryn (Kathy) M. McNiel departed her earthly home to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 15, 2021 in San Marcos, TX. Born on October 9, 1945, she spent her years on earth serving her community, first as a teacher and then in her later years, as Director of the local Salvation Army. She was heavily involved in the church all her life and devoted herself to praising Jesus and bringing His word to others. Kathy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Anthony “Larry” McNiel and their three children: Michelle Porter of Tulsa, OK, Jeremiah McNiel of San Marcos, TX, and Nichole Schwartz of San Francisco, CA. She is also survived by her brother Harry Scott, Jr. of San Antonio, TX and her four beloved grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Lux Funeral Home Chapel, 1254 N Business IH-35 New Braunfels, TX 78130. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Salvation Army of San Marcos located at 300 S. CM Allen Parkway Ste 100 San Marcos, TX 78666. You can donate by mail, by phone (512-754-8541) or online at give.salvationarmytexas.org.
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