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Don’t get me wrong, I’m basically a happy camper, very content with life, but sometimes I do look back wistfully and think about some things that are now gone.

Q.I made an appointment to have my cards read, but I want more information about them. What are tarot cards and what is their history?

Veramendi Plaza Park is a stunning gem that provides a tree-covered park on the river to be enjoyed by all visitors. Although the city owns the park, the Heritage Association members have been stewards of the property, structures and buildings for over four decades. To know the story of Veramendia Plaza Park is to understand the driving forces behind this nonprofit and the extent of their financial support endorsing preservation. Here are some pivotal dates to know: 1972 — Preservation efforts were dedicated to Veramendi Park when the Federal Urban Renewal Agency transferred this undeveloped area to the City Bicentennial Commission which soon became the Heritage Association. Thus began the drive to protect and preserve these three acres as the historic centerpiece of the town.

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LifeLongLearning San Marcos has a couple of new virtual programs on offer for the Spring, First in the lineup is the new Auto/Biography Book Club, meeting via Zoom from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of each month.

FRIDAY

The Heritage Association of San Marcos' 46th annual Historic Spring Tour is one week away. This year is the 46th anniversary of the Heritage Association Spring Tour, a landmark event that spotlights many of the finest examples of stately historic architecture in the community.

WE ARE BLOOD

Hills of Hays home features native, cultivated plants

May is a time to Celebrate

It’s back again by popular demand. The bird poetry contest is here once more.

Veterans who return home from the military face unexpected challenges as they try to reintegrate into civilian living. Military members and their families frequently relocate due to service, and these frequent moves can make it difficult for veterans to establish a routine once they settle into a new place and begin to consider their future.