Would you believe the gourmet food truck industry started only 10 years ago? Apparently, it began with the traditional taco truck and morphed from there. While Austin may be known as the Food Truck Capital of Texas, the food truck scene in San Marcos is quickly growing! San Marcos is a great spot for the…
When people first learn about Gruene, a historic district in New Braunels, most folks think it’s pronounced groon, grew-een, or grew-in. And maybe even “grew-nee.” Bet you’ll never guess how it’s really pronounced. Even many native Texans get it wrong! Gruene is pronounced “green.” This place is as intriguing as its name and it’s only…
One of the nicest things about living in San Marcos is that you have many options for a staycation. Be it a weekend trip, spring break trip, or Hill Country day trips. Discovering all that the Hill Country has to offer will keep you busy for a long time. People living in TRACE in San…
Are you looking for date night ideas in San Marcos for Valentine’s Day? One way to celebrate all weekend is to go on a perfect hill country getaway. If you want to stay closer to home and make a day or evening of it, here are six suggestions for an awesome Valentine’s Day date night…
Did you know the Pantone Color Institute has a Color of the Year that it introduces every year? When determining the Color of the Year, the Institute reviews global color trends and chooses the color that reflects what’s needed in the world. The 2018 Color of the Year is Ultra Violet! This rich purple hue…
People tend to stop in San Marcos for premier shopping, Texas State University, or the San Marcos River. But you’d be surprised what else you can find in this city at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Whether you live in San Marcos in a master-planned community filled with amenities like TRACE or just plan to…