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Kyle family loses home to fire, temporary homes found for 7 pets
KYLE, Texas — After a family in Kyle lost their home in a fire, the American Cross of Central & South Texas and Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) jumped in to help find temporary refuge for their seven pets. APA! said the family and their five dogs – Sadie, Dirk,...
Hays County Photo Club calls for entries to its 20th Annual Naturescapes Photography Contest & Exhibition
, The unique beauty of the natural areas within San Marcos inspired the first Naturescapes Photography Contest 20 years ago. Goals of the contest and exhibit include increasing public awareness of the importance of protecting our natural world and giving photographers at all levels of experience a chance to capture, share and receive recognition for beautiful and inspiring images. The contest is open to resident and visiting photographers of all ages and skill levels. To be considered for the competition, photographs must be taken in greenspaces or natural areas in one of the following counties: Hays, Blanco, Comal, Guadalupe, Caldwell and...
Library holding book sale
The Dr. Eugene Clark Library in Lockhart is having a book sale today (Friday) until 5 p.m., and it will continue Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a close-out sale Monday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the library and library programs.
Living the Broadway dream
Something magical has been happening at Texas State University. The Department of Musical Theater has been making big dreams come true, and Kaitlyn Hopkins has been a kind of empowering fairy godmother at work behind the scenes. Since 2009, Hopkins — recently retired and living once more in New York — has guided countless Texas State students on their paths toward a career in performing arts, including San Antonio’s own Preston Perez, now starring as Hans in the Broadway Across America’s tour of Disney’s “Frozen.” While landing the role of the handsome prince may seem like the ultimate wishcome-true, both Perez and...
San Marcos Art League hosts first ever art award showcase
The San Marcos Art League is unveiling their newest Award Art Showcase this May at the San Marcos Art Center, where Art League members can enter to compete for prizes and a spot in the July 2024 Winners’ Showcase. This will be the first time SMAL has ever hosted an art competition showcase at the art center. With submissions that exceeded expectations, 50 local artists will be showcasing their work and competing for the grand prize in this month’s exhibition. “I’m excited to see how inspired our local artists are,” Norman Bean, cochair for the showcase and long-time San Marcos Art...
Migratory Bird Festival aims to inspire bird conservation efforts
The 3rd Annual Migratory Bird Festival took flight on May 11 in San Marcos, celebrating feathered friends that grace Texas skies. The festival aimed to teach attendees the importance of bird conservation as well as promoting bird-safe procedures to make San Marcos a safer habitat for all. Niki Lake, Discovery...
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