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Installation and immersive film ‘The Plastic Bag Store’ to take over Blue Genie Art Bazaar through April 17

Sun, 04/03/2022 - 5:00am

Award-winning puppet artist, director, and filmmaker Robin Frohardt will install her acclaimed work The Plastic Bag Store at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar April 17. The art installation and immersive film experience is presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of its 40th Anniversary Season. One-hour performances will run multiple times per day Wednesdays through Sundays.

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Above, Earth Burger Veggie Burger Stand's Ranchero burger and fries. The vaquero is a quarter pound of Beyond Meat covered in vegan cheese, topped with fried onion, pickles, and our signature BBQ Ranch. Below, Chik-N sandwich smothered in Gochujang sauce with fries. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Earth Burger

Thu, 03/31/2022 - 7:11pm

Every so often my dining companion and I will deviate off the culinary beaten path and try something …different.

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Hill Country Craft Beer Festival slated for April

Thu, 03/31/2022 - 7:10pm

Rotary Club of New Braunfels will host its popular Hill Country Craft Beer Festival. The one-day annual event will take place at Rockin’ R River Rides in Gruene on Saturday, April 23.

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State organizations play critical role in attracting new Texas businesses

Wed, 03/30/2022 - 6:24pm

The spring means that we are back in full swing with business travel!

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Muralist Robert R. Jones shows new exhibit ‘Walking in My Shoes’

‘Celebrate Diversity: Our Common Thread’ Mural by Robert R. Jones located at the corner of LBJ Drive and Martin Luther King Dr. in San Marcos Texas; completed in January 2021. Photo courtesy of the San Marcos Art League

Muralist Robert R. Jones. Photos submitted by the San Marcos Art League

Muralist Robert R. Jones shows new exhibit ‘Walking in My Shoes’

Sun, 03/27/2022 - 5:00am

Many San Marcos locals are familiar with the large diversity mural that was unveiled on Jan. 16, 2021, off the corner of LBJ Dr. and Martin Luther King Dr. near downtown San Marcos. The artist of the mural, Robert R. Jones, is set to unveil a new exhibit of original works at the San Marcos Art Center starting April 6-30. While the diversity mural, titled “Celebrate Diversity: Our Common Thread,” was the largest piece Jones has created, totaling at 16 panels and 500 hours of work, Jones’ new exhibit, “Walking in My Shoes” will show a series of paintings and prints reflecting on the experiences of the artist’s life.

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Diamond Snow Euphorbia: A garden game changer

Diamond Frost participates in this colorful border combined with Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket caladium, Heart to Heart Snowdrift caladium and Surefire Red begonias.

Diamond Snow Euphorbia and Supertunia Picasso in Purple petunia create a most artistic companionship. Photos by Norman Winter

Diamond Snow Euphorbia: A garden game changer

Sun, 03/27/2022 - 5:00am

Diamond Snow has dramatically changed how we look at euphorbias or that not-so-glamorous common name of spurge. We all fell madly in love with its sibling Diamond Frost and subsequently gave it hundreds of awards in university trials. Diamond Snow, however, is a game changer.

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Not cramping her style: Sometimes Sheila Beck works in tight attic spaces. Photo by Sheila Beck

Beck accepts the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Green Business of the Year Award from Jason Mock.

Air One attended the STEAM Fair 2019 at the San Marcos High School and will attend the next one on April 9.

Lance Beck teaches his nephew Javen Beck how to design and build ductwork. Photos submitted by Sheila Beck

Super Cool: Sheila Beck lights the way for women in HVAC

Sun, 03/27/2022 - 5:00am

Sheila Beck is cool.

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Heritage Association to host Easter Egg Hunt April 16

Sun, 03/27/2022 - 5:00am

The Heritage Association of San Marcos will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veramendi Park, 400 E. Hopkins St.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 03/27/2022 - 5:00am

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The Journey Continues: My last column

Sun, 03/27/2022 - 5:00am

The column, The Journey Continues, celebrates six years this month. I have written about equality, trust, respect, service to the Nation, national holidays, people, places — but always with a Biblical reference. I have had the privilege of interviewing a variety of folks, both well-known and unknown to the general readership. I always have asked them to share their favorite verse (life verse) from the Bible.