Facebook was originally started with the intention of keeping in touch with friends and family, but over the past couple of years, people are using it increasingly to interact with their favorite brands, athletes, bands and celebrities. Now, you can add Blanco River Lodge to the list of things you want to keep up to say with. By liking us on Facebook, you... [Read more...]

In all my time spent in San Marcos I have had some amazing food. I thought I would bring to your attention two of my favorite cafes. If you haven't tried them, you should! If you have tried them, what do you think? Tell us in comments! Source: Yelp Name: Cool Mint Cafe and Catering Location: 415 Burleson St San Marcos, TX 78666 Reviews: 68 Link: Read... [Read more...]

Everybody knows that your local library lets you borrow books and DVDs, but did you know about all the other cool stuff they offer? The library offers many classes on a host of different subjects and the best part is that they are free! Some of the classes being offered include: -Yoga Classes for all levels of skill. -Computer Classes on basic computing,... [Read more...]

Valentine's Day is sneaking up and you don't want to be left scrambling at the last minute for a gift. And what makes a great, classic gift on the day of love? Flowers of course! There are many flower stores around San Marcos to help you make this day special, and below are a couple of our favorites that will help make your day special. The Floral Studio-... [Read more...]

The Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys are out of the running to go to the Super Bowl on February 5th. However,  just because there is no team from Texas headed to Indianapolis for the big game, that doesn't mean that you can't use Super Bowl Sunday as an excuse to have a get together and watch the game. Below are some tips to make your Super Bowl party... [Read more...]

Imagine living somewhere on a beautiful river in the Hill Country surrounded by nature but also by great amenities. You don't have to imagine it, you can live it right here at Blanco River Lodge. At Blanco River Lodge, enjoy a tranquil setting with 300 feet of beach area on the Blanco River. What about having a beautiful resort-like pool at your disposal?... [Read more...]

One of the biggest events of every year in the Hill Country is right around the corner. The 63rd Annual San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off on February 9th and runs through February 26th. One of the big parts of this event is the live entertainment. This year, some of the biggest acts in music will be on hand. Some of the artitsts include Luke Bryan,... [Read more...]

The LBJ Museum of San Marcos pays homage to former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, who was also an alum of Southwest State Teacher's College (now Texas State University). There is a permanent exhibit with over 150 items featuring campaign and presidential memorabilia, early photographs, paintings, and a collection of pens used to sign some of the most... [Read more...]

The 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Celebration will be held on January 17th at 6:30pm. The MLK Celebration will begin with a march through the Quad on the campus of Texas Sate University. There will also be a reenactment of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech followed by a Celebration Program. This will be held at the... [Read more...]