It’s already time for the 3rd Annual SMTX Mermaid Splash that celebrates all things San Marcos with a focus on stewardship, preservation, local, arts, sustainability, and heritage. (Notice the words spell out SPLASH?) This is quickly becoming one of the more popular San Marcos Events. This year the event runs from Sept. 8 through 22.…
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The pursuit of the perfect lawn does not mean sacrificing the environment or spending an exorbitant amount of money. There’s a better option with organic lawn care. Yes, you can still get that healthy, lush green lawn you want with organic products, and it’s safer for pets and young children. Here are three yard tips…
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Our Marvelous San Marcos series continues this week with the best pie… pizza pie, that is! Who doesn’t love a delicious slice of pizza? The options for what goes on top of the crust are endless, and the sauce doesn’t always have to be tomato. We’ve seen white sauce, BBQ sauce, refried beans, and no…
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Come August 27, many parents with kids in San Marcos CISD will be jumping for joy while the kids drag their feet as they go back to school. No matter how excited some may be about the school year, it’s a struggle to prepare for a change and say goodbye to summer days. However, it…
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Located 16 miles from San Marcos in Hays County, Texas, Wimberley dwells between Austin and San Antonio. Cypress Creek and Blanco River connect in this city, rendering Wimberley a delightful destination—especially in the summer. Country music and Honky Tonk fans will be in heaven. Within 50 miles of Wimberley are 11 of the best dance…
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Texas State University is just one of the many reasons TRACE is proud to be located in San Marcos! The school has the distinction of being the only university in Texas to have a U.S. president as a graduate. Lyndon B. Johnson graduated from Texas State in 1930. TSU’s impressive catalog consists of 98 bachelor’s,…
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Looking for a Hill Country getaway that takes you west? You’re in luck as there’s a place that even has its own song sung by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. “Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas” from San Marcos and you’ll get there within an hour or so. Luckenbach, Texas is a must-visit for anyone who…
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If you’ve been waiting for the right time to browse new homes in San Marcos, now’s the time. The hottest time of the year to find a home is during the summer before school starts. While summertime is certainly hot in temperature, it also offers advantages for home shoppers. For one, you have more choices…
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Climbing temperatures in the Texas Summer spur air conditioning systems to work harder. And when they work harder, the electric bill soars. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average monthly home energy bill in Texas for 2016 was $127.10. Furthermore, prices peak in the summer with cooling adding a big chunk to the…
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Austin’s boom has led to a few big-city challenges compelling people to look further south for a smaller and more affordable city. One of those cities is San Marcos. Thrillist’s “The Coolest Small Town in Texas Is Building a Better Austin” raves about this city just 30 miles south of Austin. San Marcos offers everything…
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