The Price Center incorporates native-plants landscaping, using a variety of wildflowers to attract pollinators such as Red Admiral butterflies (top photo) and bees.
Photo by Celeste Cook
Converting to a native landscape is easier than you think
Kristan Machado of KnD’s Boutique repping the San Marcos High School and Texas State brands, perfect for games, parties and graduation photos.
Photo by Celeste Cook
Photo submitted by KnD’s Boutique
San Marcos Style
Among the world’s most beautiful birds are the scarlet macaws with their resplendent feathers of red, blue and gold.
Photo by Justin Harris
What is the most beautiful bird in the world?
Dear Readers, I moved into a new apartment with virtually nothing—no bed, no towels, nothing for cooking, nothing to sit on… I had sevenish suitcases stuffed with clothes, books, photos, costumes, tote bags, hats and office supplies, but I was without anything to actually furnish my apartment.
Pictured are: Maxwell Fire Department members Mark Kirk (Operations Manager), Captain Buddy Vickery, Captain Christopher Collins, Chief Cadet Lockhart High School; Gary Job Corps Security Cadets: Thomas Bustos, Lizeth Marcos, Anthonio Garcia, Jaylen Wright, Zoe Ayala, Louis Collins, Instructor Capt. Jerrod Haegele; BBQ Team, Texas Farm Bureau Caldwell County: Mike Tateand Aubrey Voight; and BlueBonnet Electric Team: Josh Coy, Shane Mathison, Garrett Gutierrez and Jo Anna Gilland.
Photo submitted by Gary Job Corps
The Maxwell Fire Department hosted its inaugural Firecracker Golf Tournament benefiting fallen firefighters and the Maxwell Fire Department. Sixteen teams participated in the competition at the Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle. Security cadets from the Gary Job Corps Center under Captain Jerrod Haegele assisted with the setup and game monsee itoring.
BABY DAY AND DIA DEL NINOS
I’ve got two related events for those parents and children out there. At the San Marcos Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a Baby Day event hosted by Start Smart Hays and Caldwell. There will be resources and activities that highlight the first three years of a child's life, including information on how to support an infants growth and development during those critical stages. Then you can walk over to Plaza Park for Dia Del Nino hosted by Parents as Teachers, which is also from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will have an array of fun festivities for family and kids, including a Mariachi band, Ballet Folklorico, pinatas and bouncy houses. I’m sure all of the festivities will leave you pretty hungry, so you can walk over to Alvin Ords for a sandwich or Valentino’s for a slice of pizza. Those are two of my favorite downtown restaurants.
TWO DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOPPING
Sunday seems like a fine day to check out the Wimberley Junction Farmers Market next door to Savage’s Hill Country Bar. What once had been Milagro’s Restaurant has been transformed into a market space where visitors can find food and browse vendors' stalls while listening to live music. This market takes place every week from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and looks to be a fine place for locally-grown produce and handmade goods.
Afterwards, swing by The Square in San Marcos to say happy birthday to KnD’s Boutique as the mother-daughter dynamic duo of Kristan and Della celebrate their 12th year in business. Shop for unique jewelry and apparel while sipping margs and participating in raffles and giveaways. The first 50 people will receive a free tote bag. While you’re at it, check out their brand new DIY Bar. Celebrate a Born-in-San-Marcos success story by raising a toast with KnD’s.
FUNNEL CAKE & PIE MAKE FOR THE PERFECT DAY
There are two events going on in Hays County that are two of my favorites of the year. In Dripping Springs, it is Founder's Day, which honors and celebrates the founding of the Dripping Springs community in 1850 by the Moss, Wallace and Pound families. However, in Dripping Springs, they do it up big. It starts with a parade on Mercer Street on Friday evening followed by a three-day carnival highlighted by street vendors, barbecue and plenty of beer. It is far and away the most attended event of the year with thousands flocking downtown. My favorite part is the barbecue cookoff, which often results in tons of taste testing, but if I make it through the carnival, I'm sure to pick up a funnel cake.
In Wimberley, the historic-based festivities will be a little lower-key. The Wimberley Institute of Cultures is hosting the annual Pie Social at the Wimberley Valley Museum on Saturday. It includes a 'Best Pie' contest, with the winners auctioned off as a fundraiser. There is also an always-entertaining pie eating contest, live music and hot dogs.
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The Damron Group outside the Cottage Kitchen, held in the Charles S. Cock House Museum.
Photo by Riley Chandler
Cottage Kitchen is back in business! After a highly-attended Grand Opening this month hosted by the Heritage Association, the first sponsored luncheon will be hosted by the Damron Group Realtors on Wednesday, May 1.
The Victorian Texas/Craftsman-style bungalow located on Viola Street has seen over 120 years of San Marcos history. Present owners Tony and Kerry Rash have endeavored to preserve the home’s unique character.
Photo by Celeste Cook
This lavish guest bath was added during the 2000 remodel of the Viola Street bungalow.
Photo submitted by the Heritage Association of San Marcos
This light-filled entryway was salvaged after a fire, utilizing a repurposed waterbed frame to rebuild the staircase and newel post.
Photo submitted by Heritage Association of San Marcos
Rash House has lived many storied lives since it was first built on Viola Street in 1902
The cast of “Girl From The North Country” on Broadway.
Photo by Matthew Murphy
The Great Depression, a guesthouse in Duluth, and a group of wayward travelers all united beneath its roof. Set to songs by legendary artist Bob Dylan, “The Girl From the North Country” follows the interconnected stories of a group of varied characters who find within each other life, possibility and hope.
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