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Hance Roy Ivor was born in 1880 and lived on the family farm in Saskatchewan, Canada. He gained a modest amount of fame at age 10 when he discovered the first nest and eggs ever found of the Richardson’s merlin.
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The 2016 BLPC participants hard at work.
Photo submitted Texas State’s Department of Theatre and Dance
Event posted submitted by Texas State’s Department of Theatre and Dance
Texas State’s Department of Theatre and Dance, in collaboration with Humanities Texas, is hosting the 20th annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration (BLPC) from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.
Tempting Tomatoes Patio Sunshine on porch or deck can produce a bounty of tomatoes.
Photos by Norman Winter
Tempting Tomatoes Goodhearted is small in stature but huge in production perfect for the porch, patio or deck
Basil, chives and fresh tomatoes are perfect for your fresh homemade pesto.
Norman Winter horticulturalist, author, and speaker
Most gardeners think spring is the best time for gardening. But if you haven't tried a fall garden, consider putting one in now because it can be the best garden you have.
Above, Taquitos Mi Rancho food truck located at 651 East St. in San Marcos. Below, four mini taquitos from Taquitos Mi Rancho. Two tacos came with carnitas and two came with pastor. Both were topped with queso fresco and served with grilled onions, raw onions, cilantro, lime, and red and green salsa on the side. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
Sometimes curiosity gets the best of you.
Sirena del Rio, the Indigenous Mermaid of the San Marcos River, will offer a Native American water blessing at Ramon Lucio Park on Saturday at 9 a.m. Submitted photo
Sirena del Rio, the Indigenous Mermaid of the San Marcos River, will offer a Native American water blessing at Ramon Lucio Park on Saturday.
Carl Finch on his accordion, bringing the unexpected element of polka on stage.
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Channeling the wildness of the unpredictable: Brave Combo members Carl Finch, Lyle Atkinson, Danny O’Brien, Alan Emert and Robert Hokamp. Brave Combo will play a benefit concert for the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter on Aug. 19.
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Brave Combo’s music can be described as wild. The Denton-based quintet began 30 years ago as a band built around polka music, even though none of the five members grew up around it. Polka then opened a door to a myriad of traditional rhythms, including salsa, conjunto, zydeco, ska and punk.
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My backyard birdbath is a popular place these hot summer days and one species that delights in cooling off there is a large black vulture.
Washing hands and using hand sanitizer is effective in the prevention of viruses, including monkeypox.
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Water you waiting for? Try this sweet salad idea at your next cookout.
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Sweet salad gets a summery makeover
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