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The Vibe San Marcos set to open July 20

As of Sunday, July 2, the city of San Marcos implemented Stage 3 drought restrictions in response to dropping aquifer levels. Stage 3 is implemented when the 10-day average Edwards Aquifer index well falls below 640 feet above mean sea level. According to the website, the 10-day average aquifer level as of June 26 was at 638.5 feet, with a daily reading of 636.4 feet.

Let us depart from our regular nature explorations today and delve into the topical subject of death. After all, this is a state of being we will all eventually encounter and it might serve us well to begin considering what our last words will be.

The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos

Riley’s Tavern

Have you received your Golden Ticket? If not, don’t despair because the Broke Thespian's Theatre Company is ready to deliver it with its second annual summer musical, “Willy Wonka.”

There are many different ways to serve fish and an equally diverse array of fish to choose as the centerpiece of such meals. For many, catfish is the quintessential option for lunch or dinner. In the United States, catfish is a largely southern delicacy, and it is served predominately across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Georgia. However, anyone with access to fresh catfish can whip up a tasty serving.

One of the first animals I saw on a long-ago trip to south Africa was an elephant.

What’s Honeydew got to do with it?

Have you been admiring just how spectacular the moon has been this week? I’ve been feeling a bit on the dark side, but the magnificent fullness radiating the luminous luster of this Capricorn moon serves as my motivational muse for this week’s column.

Lazing Lizard

In honor of Independence Day, H-E-B will deliver 1,000 care packages to Texas military servicemembers serving the country away from home.