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Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ, the iconic Texas barbecue joint known for its fusion of Tex-Mex flavors and traditional smoking techniques, is on the precipice of change. The Buda-based restaurant announced that it would be temporarily closing its doors from April 25 through May 8 to facilitate a change in management and ownership. Over on Instagram, the co-founders, pitmaster Miguel Vidal and Modesty Vidal, acknowledged the challenges they faced after scaling their business up from a modest 600 square feet to a sprawling 6,000 square feet space, as reported by Austin Eater.

After winning the Sun Belt Conference Tournament last week, the Texas State women’s golf team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in eight years. This is their seventh NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. The Bobcats, with four top-four tournament finishes and two first-place finishes,...

WIMBERLEY — Being alongside a peaceful meandering river, enjoying fine art and live music, while also kicking back in the sun-sprinkled shade of an ancient pecan orchard is the setting for the Wimberley Arts Fest at the Water Point Resort. Now in its 17th year, Wimberley Arts Fest, a festival organized by the Wimberley Valley Art League, has gained a national reputation as a fine arts festival organized by artists. There’s plenty of shade, plenty of onsite parking, great food and drinks and continuous live music throughout the festival. Approximately 100 artists from across the country are in their studios putting the finishing touches on their artwork to bring to the show. This year, artists from 14 different states will attend. Enjoy the works of great painters, potters, porcelain artists, photographers, wood workers, sculptors, jewelers and more, as attendees stroll the beautiful grounds. Live music from nine talented local and regional bands will play throughout both days. From jazz to Americana to country and folk music, there’s something for every musical taste. The musicians who’ll be on hand are Gerry Burns -White Shoes, the Hot Texas Swing Band, Elliott Rogers & Friends, Andrew Hardin, The Ash Family, Ike Eichenberg, Gypsy Moon, Eric Hokkanen & Friends and the Jazz Messenger Boys. There will be plenty of comfortable seating for those who want to sit back, relax and just listen to the music, or listen as others enjoy their leisurely stroll through the festival. For classic car lovers, the Twelve Kings Car Club of Wimberley will be on hand for a classic car show on the same grounds throughout the day on Saturday. Attendees can see 100 pristine restored cars of all makes and models and meet the folks who lovingly restore and care for them. Proceeds will benefit several local Wimberley charities. The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at the Waters Point Resort at 13401 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. The festival is free to the public, but there is a $10 parking fee for on-site parking. Free shuttles will run continuously throughout the festival to nearby parking areas and the Wimberley Square. There will also be a free shuttle from the Wimberley Community Center on Saturday. For more information, visit www.wimberleyartsfest.org .

Senior guard Dontae Horne enters the transfer portal after one season of wearing the maroon and gold in 2023-2024. Horne committed to Texas State as a part of its 2023-24 recruiting class after playing at Eastern Oklahoma State College. Horne made the announcement via social media on Saturday. He is...

Although many college students are told their entire lives to never drink and drive, the statistics in the U.S. regarding alcohol-related crashes are terrifying. San Marcos has the fourth highest DWI fatality rate according to statistics from TxDOT. San Marcos is notably the smallest town among the top 10 DWI fatality rates in Texas, but most people are not aware of it until they are directly impacted by it.

Wimberley ISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Bonewald, left, presents the March Texan of the Month award to Erin Baumann, an English teacher at Danforth Junior High School. The honor came with a $250 cash gift from sponsor Stevens & Malone, PLLC, a massage from The Med Spa Wimberley and Baumann’s choice of a service from Salon Divino. She also received a beautiful two-sided Texan of the Month coin, provided by Darren Masur with Herff Jones/Centex Recognition.

New school buses and added bus seatbelts are coming to the Hays Consolidated Independent School District.

In a swift resolution that has relieved a Texas community, a 2-year-old boy who was abducted from San Marcos was found unharmed in the Dallas area, bringing an end to a statewide Amber Alert. San Marcos Police Department reported the boy, identified as Legend Torres, was last seen Saturday afternoon and was believed to be with 46-year-old Joey Torres.

SAN MARCOS — Malachi Williams' family wants people to know that the 22-year-old died "unhoused, but not unloved." On Thursday evening, the family spoke to the more than 80 people who had gathered for a candlelight vigil at San Marcos City Hall and later across the street at the city library. Malachi Williams' sisters recalled his "dorky" humor and poor skateboarding abilities. A family friend spoke of meeting him during the George Floyd protests. Malachi Williams'...

The creatures are back for the first time in decades, proving the ecosystem is healthy.

A top spot for Lone Star State meat eaters shared tough news.

Triple Six Social’s gothic cafe portion of the store weaves itself into the fabric of San Marcos after its grand opening on April 19, beckoning locals to explore the macabre findings located in the cafe to enjoy a cup of coffee. Andrea Hernandez, the owner of Triple Six Social,...

Big show announcement for the Oklahoma native. If you paid attention to Wyatt Flores' last show announcement, you might have noticed that there were some missing Texas dates in September. Flores hinted on social media during a Q&A that some big news was coming Friday related to Texas dates, hinting that the two mystery locations might be revealed. https://www.instagram.com/p/C5gTZDROS8S/?img_index=1 But Flores had something even better up his sleeve that he was gearing up to announce. On August 16th, Wyatt Flores will be headlining the White Water Amphitheater in New Braunfels, TX. The large outdoor venue is sure to be moving and grooving from Flores...