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Logie's On The Square bar, restaurant coming soon to San Marcos
Logie's On The Square will be located at 150 S. LBJ Drive in San Marcos. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Logie's On The Square will opening a location in downtown San Marcos at the former Aquabrew location. Owner Joe Bendetti said he will be expanding the restaurant by adding a large...
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter speaks on overcrowding, ways to aid
SAN MARCOS — During National Pet Month, the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter took the opportunity to share its current conditions and how community members can get involved. SMRAS is the stray animal open-intake facility for all of Hays County, explained community engagement coordinator Minnie Buckhaults, meaning that any animal within the county gets transported to the shelter, due to ongoing contracts with the animal control departments. Along with the responsibility of being the county intake shelter, the increasing amount of strays within the cities also causes overcrowding. Buckhaults described the lack of resources as the reasoning behind the high number of stray dogs and cats, citing lack of low cost spay and neuter, low cost vaccination and a general “lack of awareness from our community.” “We are trying to find as many positive outcomes for the animals that enter our facility, whether that be through adoption, transferring them to rescue partners, [etc.],” said Buckhaults. “We just want to get as many animals out [as we can]. A shelter is no place for an animal.” Part of this initiative is the creation of Space Force, a program within the shelter that aims to promote positive opportunities for the animals. “We make sure that anyone that hits the 30-day mark has a bio, they have new photos [and] they have notes that we can talk to a doctor about. And when they hit a 60-day mark, we will make sure that they’ve been on a Dog’s Day Out, that they’ve had a foster plea and a rescue plea. Then, we also identify dogs that may need a little help being advertised, more rescue pleas sent out, more time in the yards or medically checked out,” said Buckhaults. For example, a dog at the shelter named Candidia will be receiving a hospice plea due to the discovery of cancer. Veterinarians estimate she only has six months to a year left to live. Despite the efforts of the shelter, the 93 kennels are filled with more than 160 dogs, some of which are stationed in pop-up crates. During the interview, Buckhaults revealed the stacks of crates in her office filed with puppies, as the shelter is attempting to fill every space to accommodate the amount of dogs. When these numbers rise too high, the shelter has to unfortunately consult behaviorists to determine if any animals must be put on a euthanasia list. In early May, six dogs were planned with a deadline for Thursday, May 9. Prior to the list being posted on social media, three were picked up by rescues. Through various posts and tags from community members, two of the animals were adopted and the last, Jackson, left with a foster. “The only way we could operate is with community involvement,” said the coordinator. “Whereas our team has the one person reaching out to rescues over and over for Jackson, when the community adds their hundreds and hundreds of voices, it really makes a difference.” Buckhaults said that the communities, along with cities, are doing a lot in attempt to aid SMRAS. According to the coordinator, the city of San Marcos recently instated an ordinance which requires all animals to be microchipped in an effort to return dogs to their owners and prevent them from going missing. The city also required pet stores to provide animals from a shelter rather than a breeder if there is going to be an adoption event.
Club Pilates to open San Marcos location
Club Pilates has 1,000 locations spanning across four continents, according to its website. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Club Pilates will be opening inside the Stonecreek Crossing shopping center. Franchise owners Brandi Belvins and Julia Kellcy said they are aiming to open early this fall. Belvins said they decided to expand to...
Second food distribution planned for people, pets
The Central Texas Food Bank and Hays County Pet Resource Center will host a drive-up food distribution for people and pets on Saturday, May 25, from 9:30 -11 a.m. at McCormick Middle School in Buda. The event is open to anyone in Hays County and pets do not need to be present to receive pet food. Pet food for cats and dogs will be provided in addition to the normal food distribution. Assistance in Spanish will also be available. This is the second pet food distribution event held in Buda. In March, CTFB and Hays PRC served over 250 families in need of pet...
Prairie Lea welcomes new sandwich shop
Prairie Lea, much like other small towns in Caldwell County, exudes a unique charm that sets it apart. The town is not only known for being the home of the Prairie Lea Indians, but also for its newly opened Brandini’s Sandwiches To Go. The tight-knit community of Prairie Lea...
Where to Eat and Drink in Driftwood, Texas
Driftwood, Texas is an essential Hill Country town in Hays County, full of beautiful vistas, — there’s a reason why there are so many wedding venues out here. And, for Eater purposes, it’s a bastion of Texas wines as well as strong distilleries, breweries, Texan cuisines, and a go-to barbecue spot. Driftwood, Texas. With that, we put together this handy guide to the best eating and drinking destinations in Driftwood.
THE PERFECT FIT
, She’s the perfect fit. A successful businesswoman, talented designer and dressmaker all sewed into one. The fabric of her life is making people happy, and for Antonia Lozano, her 15-year legacy of dressing San Marcos never goes out of style. During prom and formal season, many visit Lozano’s shop, Shirley and Frida Seamstress, 125 Moore St. where their slogan is “You think it, we make it.” Lozano’s success is a testament to her skill. The 61-year-old prides herself as much more than a seamstress. She’s a craftsman, a master with a needle. With 36 years of experience, one could say she...
EZ bringing Norteña music to Courthouse Nights
Courthouse Nights will have EZ Band, a Norteña music group of Houston on Friday, May 17. The family band (9 pieces) has been playing together for more than 9 years and continues to bring the fun with their fusion of top 40 hits and Hispanic regional music. EZ Band,...
How Barbs B Q Pairs Mom’s Green Spaghett With Perfect Brisket
In the Texas Hill Country, barbecue is the stuff of legends. You have likely heard of Lockhart, the tiny town that is, officially, the state’s barbecue capital. And for decades, the scene was ruled by just a few smoke-stained joints — Smitty’s, Black’s, and Kreuz Market are among the most iconic — but now Barbs B Q, a restaurant helmed by 25-year-old pitmaster Chuck Charnichart, is shaking up the scene in the most delicious way possible.
Long way to Lockhart but Good And Wicked ready for CD release
Raven St. John has experienced many things in his years, including being born at Laughlin Air Force Base, experiencing close-up the space shuttle splashdown as a child in Hawaii, a member of the Air Force, and working with the San Antonio Jaycees handling some rather famous musicians. Moving to Lockhart...
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