San Marcos Record

Yolanda Flores Aceituno

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 5:00am

Yolanda Flores Aceituno, 68, was born in San Marcos, Texas on March 21, 1951. She was called to our heavenly father on March 16, 2020. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Gomesindo M Flores, Agapita T. Flores. Yolanda F. Aceituno surviving family, son Brian C Moreno, grandson Diego Moreno, sister Mary Flores Mireles, Brother Robert T. Flores of San Marcos Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces nephews and cousins. Services for immediate family were held at St John's Catholic Church on Saturday March 20, 2021. So today we lay down to rest a Loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother Yolanda Flores Aceituno at 1 p.m. at the San Marcos Cemetery March 21, 2021

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Gertrude Edwards Hamilton

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 5:00am

Gertrude Edwards Hamilton passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 84 years old. A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.

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Lt. Governor Dan Patrick at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Nov. 20, 2019. Gov. Greg Abbott might be his superior on paper, but Patrick has been the stronger leader since the freeze last month. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune

Analysis: Why would Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick run a race he’s already won?

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 5:00am

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick said once again this week that he’s not going to run against Greg Abbott for governor. He was most emphatic.

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Letters to the Editor

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 5:00am

Editor,

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Aggravation: Is it a board game or a way of life?

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 5:00am

First off, Louis Armstrong was right about it being a wonderful world. And I realize many people suffer far worse troubles than mine.

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Partially-inspired by his wife, musician and clown Molly Jane, Furly has begun a series of paintings featuring clowns on break. Photo by Celeste Hollister

A whole mood: Furly has recently begun to paint hyper-realistic, vibrantly-colored cow skulls. Photo from Furly’s Facebook gallery

Furly Art

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 5:00am

Furly Travis started sketching in junior high and began painting in high school. In his 20s, he started painting more seriously and steadily, completing on average a painting per week and selling them around town, at places like the Triple Crown and Wake the Dead.

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Twice Blessed Consignment Shop sells a variety of fine glassware and unique knick knacks.

Twice Blessed also sells high-quality clothing. Photos by Celeste Hollister

Twice Blessed shares 20 years of history serving the San Marcos community. Photo by Celeste Hollister

Twice Blessed celebrates 20 years

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 5:00am

In the first week of March, the Twice Blessed Consignment Shop celebrated its 20-year anniversary serving the San Marcos community. To date, the shop has raised nearly $1 million dollars since opening its doors on Feb. 20, 2001, giving the volunteer-based staff ample reason to celebrate.

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Intensia means fabulous phlox until fall

Intensia White phlox stuns in this mixed container recipe called ‘Butterfly Beauty’ featuring Sweet Caroline Bewitched ornamental sweet potato and Superbena Sparkling Amethyst verbena.

Intensia Red Hot dazzles in the mixed container recipe called ‘Roll of Thunder’ with ColorBlaze Chocolate Drop coleus and Lemon Coral sedum. Photos by Norman Winter

Intensia means fabulous phlox until fall

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 5:00am

On more than one occasion, I have been guilty of warning gardeners the perils of being out phloxed by their neighbors. If this happens your neighbors will certainly have the MOST dazzling landscape in the neighborhood. Should you feel that this danger is creeping upon you and your flower border, then remember the variety Intensia.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

Isiah Small refuses to be overlooked

Sat, 03/20/2021 - 2:02pm

Isiah Small doesn’t need to do much to stand out.

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Photo by Gerald Castillo

Lady Rattlers land five on All-District 26-6A

Sat, 03/20/2021 - 1:56pm

They've known each other since they were younger, played on the same team growing up, reunited at San Marcos and led their team to its most successful season since 2016.