Exploring Nature: Blue-headed Vireo
Sun, 08/23/2020 - 12:00am
A lady friend of mine recently reported seeing a blue-headed vireo on her property
A lady friend of mine recently reported seeing a blue-headed vireo on her property
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My journey this week returns to Paul Buntyn, pastor emeritus of Abundant Life Christian Church. This column is a part of a series he has written about Growing Up Black in America. Presently, Buntyn is the facilitator of a group of local pastors studying “how to inspire churches to have a distinctive and transformative response to racial division”… diversity and reconciliation. Their discussion guide is The Bridge To Racial Unity (bethebridge.com).
Above, Grins Chicken Fried Steak, dipped in its Shiner bock beer batter topped with gravy, and a side of broccoli, mashed potatoes and a roll. Left, Grins Grilled Cajun Catfish served with French fries and a house salad with thousand island dressing (not pictured). Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
It’s a San Marcos institution and once you’ve tasted their food, well … you’ll know why it’s called Grins.
Since 1975, Grins has been serving up food that’ll put a smile on your face.
Texas has been one of the strongest performing states in the US for a number of years, attracting more major corporate locations and expansions than any other and regularly topping lists of the bes
Switching from the subject of recycling aluminum cans used for drinks, addressed the last couple of weeks, to plastic bottles used for drinks, how would you like to drive on a highway surface made from those plastic bottles? You might if you lived in California.
My journey last week examined the ordinance of baptism; this week we will concentrate on “The Lord’s Supper” also called “Communion” with examples of ‘brokenness.’” The text: Luke 22:19-20 (NIV)— “And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.’”
Q. Earlier you wrote that Post Road was part of the original mail route between San Antonio and Austin. Do your files have anything on the stagecoach robbery on Post Road?
Eddie Durham was born August 19, 1906, in San Marcos, Texas, and passed away on March 6, 1987 in New York.
The Calaboose African American History Museum invites the public to its 5th Annual Eddie Durham Jazz Tribute on Saturday, Aug. 22, 7 - 10 p,m. CDT. Normally held in the Eddie Durham Park, on MLK Drive, the jazz tribute will take place online. Local fans who enjoy Eddie Durham’s music will be able to invite their friends from (almost) anywhere in the world to share this event.
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