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The LifeLong Learning Organization of San Marcos will present a series of in-person and online summer art classes beginning July 7.

Tanger Outlets San Marcos is helping pioneer the company’s new pollinator project, installing its own honeybee colony on the center’s rooftop this month. In partnership with Alvéole, a social beekeeping company, the shopping destination plans to engage the community as it rolls out a series of buzz-worthy opportunities for locals to get involved in the program.

Sometimes, a problem can be solved in a very simple manner.

When the mercury rises, savvy cooks know lighter fare is the name of the game. Light recipes can be made even better by incorporating fresh produce that’s full of vitamins and minerals. It’s even possible to grow many of these foods right in your own backyard garden. “Baked Peppers With Rice Stuffing

On Saturday, June 26, a public picnic under the ancient trees will mark the official reopening of historic Veramendi Plaza. This San Marcos Heritage Association event is the first in a series of five, scheduled for the fourth Saturday in each month June through October.

You may have heard the old saying, ‘that plant is so easy to grow all you have to do is plant the green-side up.’ Well, I am here to tell you when it comes to Heart to Heart caladium tubers, all you have to do is plant the white side up.

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The Journey Column this week will challenge your restful summer with this Bible Quiz.

From the recent Resource Recycling newsletter, we find some good news at the top. “The Biden-Harris administration requested $11.2 billion for the U.S. EPA for 2022, and the agency proposes to slightly increase funding to the EPA’s Waste Minimization and Recycling Program.”

One of the joys of a Texas summer is the lightning bug. Or firefly, if you prefer the fancier name.