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The annual Founders Day Festival came and went this past weekend, celebrating Dripping Springs’ heritage and pioneer spirit.

Spring migration is underway and new birds are arriving after over-wintering in Central and South America.

Tanger Outlets San Marcos continued its commitment to making the center and the planet a little greener with a tree-planting initiative in honor of Earth Day. This event was a part of a nationwide Tanger Outlets program to make a difference, one tree at a time. As a step in helping purify the atmosphere’s air and create fresh oxygen sources, every U.S. Tanger center planted a tree, and all team members were encouraged to participate in environmentally focused efforts and volunteerism in their communities to celebrate Earth Day. Photo submitted by Tanger Outlets San Marcos

Austin Shakespeare’s free Shakespeare in Zilker Park will return May 4 - 29 with a production of the bard’s famous romantic comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

On those days when home cooks are searching the cupboards and refrigerator for some culinary inspiration, they need look no further than the egg carton. Often relegated to breakfast time, eggs can be the main ingredient or stars of meals any time of the day. In fact, they’re a common component of quiches, fritatas and souffles.

Aqua Blue Pots in the landscape and staggered on the side of a hill was not my idea, but that of my bride, the person who pops up on my phone as Jan My Love Winter. This is the color I have avoided like the plague for most of my life. To modify the French phrase, this project was going to be my ‘Peace’ de Resistance. You see Jan is a gifted and natural plant groomer when it comes to our mixed containers, so making ‘Peace’ is the goal.

If you could see one bird that you have never seen before, what would it be?

The Central Texas Writers’ Project will offer four two-week writing camps this summer beginning on June 6. These camps — some virtual and some face-to-face — are designed for writers of all levels and experience from ages 10 to 16.