In historic downtown, you’ll find the Root Cellar Café and Brewery, one of the coolest places near TRACE and a San Marcos institution. Before the restaurant opened its doors on the first floor of the historic Donaldson Building in 2005, the building housed G.W. Donaldson and Co. Hardware Store. Later in the 1930s, the hardware…
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Shopping at San Marcos outlets just got better. It’s the first to get a Jimmy Choo Outlet in Texas. Popular brands Michael Kors and Sperry get a makeover while keeping the same great quality and style that turned them into the household names they are today. Here’s what’s happening at the San Marcos outlets. First…
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The long-awaited news is finally here! The new San Marcos CISD elementary school underway in TRACE has a name. The seven-person committee received 127 submissions. The applications had to describe the nominated person’s impact on the community and his or her achievements. The committee selected three names out of the 18 remaining. Those names were…
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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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