Saturday May 18, 2013

Local author to teach thriller writing workshop at SMPL

Local author, Roger Boylan will teach a free seminar on the basics of writing “thrillers” at the San Marcos Public Library. Both experienced and
Life in technicolor: Wimberley resident lives out big-city

It took two years and countless casting calls, but after being cut just before season seven, Wimberley resident Abby Vasek was invited back to the
On the hunt: Diet Coke to give away Taylor Swift tickets

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Third annual clay festival to be held this weekend at Eye

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There's a new 'Outlaw' in town: Randy Rogers

Randy Rogers is adding something new to his country music brand: Food trucks. That’s right, Rogers of the Randy Rogers Band and his drummer, Les

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Local author to teach thriller writing workshop at SMPL

05/17/2013 - 1:00pm

Robin Wood - San Marcos Public Library

Local author, Roger Boylan will teach a free seminar on the basics of writing “thrillers” at the San Marcos Public Library. Both experienced and novice writers are invited on Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m.
In this seminar, attendees will learn practical, focused ways to write a thriller: How to analyze your thriller’s structure, what to leave in, and what to take out. Characterization,...

Get in on the 'Revolution'

05/15/2013 - 1:00pm

Two weeks ago, zombies from “The Walking Dead” made an appearance in San Marcos and now the primetime post-apocolyptic NBC drama “Revolution” is headed to Central Texas. In a...

Pass it on: TXST, community donates gently used items to local families in need

05/15/2013 - 1:00pm

Volunteers are needed today through Friday at the Texas State University LBJ Student Center for the 12th annual Pack It Up and Pass It On green move out program. Since the start...

Open casting call this weekend

05/14/2013 - 1:00pm

Vikcy Boone Casting is conducting a search for boys in Austin and the surrounding areas with great imaginations and natural wit for lead roles in “Sweet Cheeks,” an upcoming film...

Cottage Kitchen

05/14/2013 - 1:00pm

The Hays County office of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be hosting the Cottage Kitchen on May 17. The menu will be King Ranch Chicken Casserole, salad, beans and...

Flute-tastic: Native American summer camp free for SMCISD students

05/14/2013 - 1:00pm

The San Marcos summer air will vibrate with the sound of ancient drums and rattles as students line up for Native American camp activities that include traditional Native...