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SMTX
BOBCATFANS
6. EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
5. TIDBITS
8. CONCERT CALENDAR
6. NFL COMBINE
10. WHAT’S NEW
7. LUCKY RABBIT’S FOOT
13. TIDBITS
8. SHAPE YOUR BUTT
14. LOCAL SHOPS
10. SUBWAY PROFILES
16. BUSY BEE
12. SPRING FASHION
18. SANDWICHES
16. LEOSQUARE 18. POWER & GRIT
COVERS Photography by Ashley Haguewood
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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS | MARCH |
COMMUNITY WAIT UNTIL DARK ARTS Through March 22 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday A doll, a man and his blind wife and a strange woman who is murdered. Sounds like a thriller of a play. Originally written in 1966, it remains as fresh today as it was then. Reserved tickets are recommended. Call (512) 847-0575. @Wimberley Playhouse 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley ST PATRICK’S BLOCK PARTY COMMUNITY Tuesday, March 17 All Day Celebrate the Irish with live music, turkey legs, and of course lots of beverages on the streets of San Marcos. This annual block party is the place to see and be seen wearing green. @Sean Patrick’s Irish Pub 202 E San Antonio St, San Marcos SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET COMMUNITY Every Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm It doesn’t get any fresher than homegrown in Central Texas goods. From crops to crafts, you’ll find it here. @San Marcos Downtown Square
MUSIC SPORTS
ART SQUARED ART MARKET ARTS Saturday, March 14 9:00 am - 4:00 pm There are countless artists in the area. With the views available in the Hill Country, who can blame them for settling here? Whether your fondness is for paintings, sculptures, jewelry, or crafts, you’ll find it here, along with live music! @ San Marcos Downtown Square CORN DOG DAY 2015 COMMUNITY Saturday, March 21 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Last year’s inaugural event went so well, it’s back for a second year! Celebrate National Corn Dog Day with tater tots, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament and, of course, delicious corn dogs. @ San Marcos Downtown Square STRUTTERS SPRING SPECTACULAR SPORTS Thursday, March 26 - Saturday, March 28 7:00 pm Thursday - Saturday, 1:00 pm Saturday For 55 years, the Texas State Strutters have been, well, strutting their stuff to appreciative audiences. Their Spring Spectacular promises to be another memorable performance. Tickets are $13 for Adults, $8 for Students and Children from the ages of 3 to 12. @Evans Auditorium 101 Pleasant Road, San Marcos
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BOBCAT BUILD COMMUNITY Saturday March 28 For the 13th consecutive year, as many as 4,000 Texas State students, faculty and staff will volunteer at over 250 sites throughout San Marcos in the second largest student-led service project in the state. Painting, yard work, beautification and helping various non-profit organizations are on the agenda. Everyone is welcome to help out! bobcatbuild@texasstate.edu (512) 245-4245 HOOKED ON FISHING SPRING FISHING TOURNAMENT SPORTS Saturday, March 28 7:00 am - 11:00 am Anyone 18 and older with a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License is invited to enter this tournament, with a grand prize of a 2-night stay in Rockport including a guided fishing tour. Registration fee is $25 before March 26, $30 after. Proceeds go to the Kid’s Fishing Clinic and Lake Kyle Development. Register online at cityofkyle.com. @Lake Kyle 700 Lehman Road, Kyle
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SUMMER CAMP FAIR MARCH 27
2:30 – 6 PM UNDERGRADUATE
ACADEMIC CENTER
Here are a few of the camp offerings: » Athletics » Performing Arts » Science and Math » Writing
Students of all ages can discover something new and exciting at dozens of summer camps offered at Texas State University. Meet Boko and the Texas State cheerleaders and enjoy refreshments, demonstrations and giveaways at the Summer Camp Fair, free and open to the public. Representatives from the summer camps will be on hand to answer your questions. txstate.edu/community
Texas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. This information is available in alternate form upon request from the Office of Disability Services. Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. 15-252 2/2/15
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HAPPENINGS CONTINUED ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART I ARTS Tuesday, March 24 - Sunday, March 29 7:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00 pm Sunday A play that won a Pulitzer Prize for its look back at America in the 1980’s, Jeremy O. Torres directs the Texas State Theatre Department for five performances, including a Sunday matinee. Tickets are $15 for Tuesday through Thursday shows, $18 for Friday through Sunday shows and $3 for Texas State Theatre Majors. @Texas State Theatre Center Mainstage, San Marcos
AUSTIN SMTX SAN ANTONIO NEW BRAUNFELS
March 19 SXSW SHOWCASE Cheatham Street Warehouse
San Marcos
March 20 PENN & TELLER Majestic Theatre
San Antonio
FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT COMMUNITY Saturday, March 28 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm An illuminating challenge – egg hunt by flashlight! Each little hunter, ages 2-14, brings their own flashlight and basket to join in the fun. Prize eggs and lots of treats. $5 per child by March 23 or $10 at the gate. @Cypress Bend Park 503 Peace Avenue, New Braunfels
March 20 CHASE BRYANT Gruene Hall
New Braunfels
March 22 YOUNG THUG & TRAVI$ SCOTT The Marc
San Marcos
March 26 WILLIE NELSON Whitewater Amphitheater
New Braunfels
March 31 ARIANA GRANDE/RIXTON AT&T Center
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April 3 BOB SCHNEIDER Gruene Hall
New Braunfels
April 4 STEVIE WONDER Frank Erwin Center
Austin
April 4 NICKELBACK Austin 360 Amphitheater
Austin
April 19 NEIL DIAMOND Frank Erwin Center
Austin
May 2 IHEART RADIO COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL Frank Erwin Center
Austin
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YOUR TOWN
WHAT’S NEW SMTX NEW BUSINESSES IN THE SAN MARCOS AREA RETAIL
HOME
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RETAIL RACHEL’S PLAN BEE Rachel Najera’s home-based skin care business in Buda recently expanded its product line to include body oil scented with vanilla and orange peel. Products can be found in local spas and boutiques or online. rachelsplanbee.com 829-1133 RETAIL LEOSQUARE This men’s urban boutique located off The Square sells hats, watches, shirts and accessories by brands such as Stussy, Supreme and Diamond Supply Co. 212 N. LBJ Dr., San Marcos |830-608-1651 HOME WATER TREE STORE Quench your thirst with the Water Tree Store’s alkaline water and in-home water purification systems. 1023 Hwy. 80, Ste. 117, San Marcos h2otreestore.com or 387-2001 FOOD TORCHYS TACOS Pinch yourselves, it’s really happening: Torchy’s Tacos fires up in San Marcos. COME ONE, COME ALL. 301 N Guadalupe St San Marcos, Texas | (512) 757-8888
MAYOR TO REPORT TO JAIL! CTMC CEO AND AREA REALTOR TO JOIN HIM AS CO-CONSPIRATORS.
ENTERTAINMENT
RETAIL 2 MUSES FUSING 2 Muses Fusing sells ornamental and functional glass items made from the heart. This passion project is now housed in Silo Glass. 7990 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos 2musesfusing.com Coming Soon FOOD DOWN SOUTH RAILHOUSE This bar and entertainment venue will be located at the former Railroad BBQ near downtown Kyle. In an effort to provide residents with an alternative to Austin or San Marcos venues, Down South Railhouse plans to offer indoor-and-outdoor musical performances, a food truck court and karaoke, among other activities. 107 E. Center St., Kyle | 426-5782
April Fools Day can’t come too soon for the Leadership San Marcos group. That’s the day they’ve been waiting a long time for- the day they get to throw San Marcos mayor Daniel Guerrero in jail. He’ll be joined by Central Texas Medical Center CEO Sam Huenergardt and Century 21 Randall Morris & Associates Real Estate Agent Carter Morris.
THERE’S NO TY IN BASEBALL Longtime head coach devotes full time to cancer battle.
Cancer sucks. Fighting cancer is tough. So tough, it’s taking Ty Harrington out of the game, at least temporarily. The longtime Texas State baseball coach has been battling rectal cancer since August 2014. “I originally thought I would be able to manage treatments and coaching at a high level, but the effects have been tough. I need to pay attention to my health and getting better,” said Harrington. “My return will be determined by how I feel. As soon as I feel strong enough to lead the team in the high manner it takes, then I will return,” said Harrington. “I will still be associated with the team, but I’m confident that my assistant coaches, who have done most of the work with these guys in my absence, will do a good job and continue to work with our student-athletes at a high level.” In Harrington’s absence, pitching coach Jeremy Fikac will act as interim head coach, with Mike Silva and Jeremy Knox assisting.
ENTERTAINMENT PINBALLZ KINGDOM Pinballz Kingdom offers food and beverage, as well as an arcade floor with 150 games, like the eponymous pinball machines and video games. Outdoor laser tag is also available. Visit the URL below for free money in game play. 15201 I-35, Buda pinballzkingdom.com/smtx 523-4080
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TY HARRINGTON Career Highlights
Record: 507-381-1 Southland Conference Coach of the Year: 2009, 2011 Southland Conference Champions: 2009, 2010, 2011 Southland Conference Tournament Champions: 2000, 2011
Sam Huenergardt President and CEO of CTMC
If you want to help “bail out” these hardened criminals or find out more about the event, contact Holley Garcia at (512) 393-8101.
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San Marcos Wildlife Caught On Film! Photo contest to help document Spring Lake wildlife database. Put that Canon Rebel you got for Christmas to work. Use it to capture wildlife in their habitat at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and you could win a prize for your work.
Winners will be determined by a Facebook poll. For all the details, contact Leon Motley at ljm@txstate.edu or call (512) 245-7539. meadowscenter.txstate.edu/photocontest.html Facebook: The Meadows Center Twitter: @MeadowsC4Water
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The Spring Lake Photography contest is free to enter and open to the general public. Prizes include a GoPro Hero 3, tickets to Wimberley Zipline Adventure, an ENO Hammock, a Kindle Fire and tickets to Fiesta Texas. Photos must be taken at The Meadows Center and submitted by March 10th.
SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS
15 Youth Summer Camps offered at Texas State You hear it every summer. After weeks of building excitement that school is almost over for another year, when it happens the excitement turns to “Mom, I’m bored!” Fear not, good parent. Texas State is here to help. All told, the University is offering 15 different Summer Camp opportunities for the kiddos that will stimulate their minds, relieve the boredom and get them out from under your feet all day. You can take the first step before school is out for the summer by attending the Texas State Summer Camp Fair, Friday March 27th from 2:30 to 6 pm under the arch at the Undergraduate Academic Center. In addition to door prizes, live music and an appearance by Boko, kids can learn to make Boko trail mix while you learn about available camps and their dates. There are camps available for children as young as 3 and as old as 18. Free parking is available for the event at the Wood Street Garage. worklife.txstate.edu/SummerCamps.html
• Aquatic Science Adventure Camp • Athletic Camps
• Autism Summer Camp
• Campus Recreation/Youth Group Swim Camps • CAP Camp
• Play & Inquiry Summer Workshop • Kids Kollege of Art
• Learn to Fence • Math Camp
• Music Camps (several to choose from) • Athletic Trainer Student Camp
• Theatre Camp (Youth and High School) • Stop Motion Animation Camp • Young Writers Camp
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UP & DOWN
The new “Greetings From 78666” mural. Seen on the side of Black Rabbit in Kissing Alley. The mural adds another touch of class to the downtown San Marcos area. Speaking of Kissing Alley, it lived up to its reputation on Valentines Day when Rachel Schneider and Robbie Rollins tied the knot in a late afternoon affair. Local businesses donated a variety of services to make the day special. Kudos to the Texas State Athletic Department for retiring the #37 worn by Paul Goldschmidt when he played baseball for the Bobcats. Now a star with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Goldy is the first Texas State athlete to be so honored. Now that LBJ Street’s renovation in downtown San Marcos is complete, it’s a shame there are two fewer clothing boutiques to shop at there. Emeralds and Langford Market have both closed their doors. Hopefully their storefronts won’t be vacant for long.
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19TH CENTURY CHARM, 21ST CENTURY SELECTION By Heather Yzaguirre
Photos Ashley Haguewood
New Braunfels is often seen as the historic center of the hill country. Right in the middle of the massive growth that’s making the distance between San Antonio and Austin smaller and smaller, is a town where most businesses are family-owned, some dating back to the 19th century. Henne Hardware is one of those businesses. It’s Texas’ oldest hardware store in continuous operation, serving Comal and surrounding counties for over 150 years. The Louis Henne Company was founded in 1857 as an expansion of the family tin-smithing operation into the general hardware arena. Over the next century it provided the majority of the materials and tools needed as the town continued to be built around them. Today, Henne provides basic hardware along with specialty and older items that are hard to find in today’s market. It’s also a good place to get practical gifts and souvenirs after perusing through the unique shopping environment. Located in an old two-story Victorian building built by the Henne family in 1893, the store itself is quite a spectacle. Its ceilings are constructed of ornate tin.
Henne Hardware is one of those businesses. It’s Texas’ oldest hardware store in continuous operation, serving Comal and surrounding counties for over 150 years.
The store was built specifically to accommodate the materials of the hardware business at the turn of the 20th century, like built-in shelving, rolling ladders, cable-guided money trolleys (predating the use of cash registers) and a hand operated elevator. Parquet floors in the show windows, along with glass and wood display cases with solid brass fixtures add an element of sophisticated design to the store, providing a perfect balance of functionality and class that architects and interior designers strive to achieve. The store has been meticulously preserved over the past hundred years, so stepping into the store is like taking a step into another century. Henne Hardware upholds old fashioned service and provides products new and old, making it a contender – even giving it an edge - against giants like Lowe’s or Home Depot. In addition to products they offer services like glass, screen and small appliance repair, as well as an extensive catalog for products they may not carry in store. If they don’t have what you need, someone there will help you find a solution.
If they don’t have what you need, someone there will help you find a solution.
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LOCAL START UPS Once he got his taste buds on the Busy Bee he was stuck. And that was perfectly fine for him.
INTO THE HIVE In 2010, after working as a Tantra barista, he became coowner of the coffee shop. “I saw endless potential in that wonderful old building and the community that had been cultivated there, and I still do,” Lilley says. Lilley has bottled this secret to success. It took years to start the company, but now Lilly and friends are busy like bees in their Wimberley-based commercial kitchen. It can sometimes take eight-to-nine-hours to brew a 50-gallon batch of Yerba mate tea in stainless steel drums. Yerba mate is a South American plant in the Holly family whose leaves can be used to make tea similar to green tea in its flavor. “It also has many health benefits of both green tea and chocolate, as well as giving one an almost euphoric sense of focus,” Lilley says.
“All the buzz without the crash”
Buzz Around Town By Heather Yzaguirre Photos Ashley Haguewood
“It also has many health benefits of both green tea and chocolate, as well as giving one an almost euphoric sense of focus”
217 W Hopkins St San Marcos (512) 555-5555 busybeemate.com Busybeebottling
The origin of Tantra Coffeehouse’s Busy Bee drink is one of the greatest mysteries of our time. The orange juice, honey and Yerba mate tea concoction could be the elixir of the gods.
Or, a caffeinated beverage without the crash that’s now being bottled and sold at various San Marcos locations, including, most recently, The Yellow Store. “All the buzz without the crash,” says Adam Lilley, Busy Bee bottling company and Tantra co-owner.
LIVING THE SWEET LIFE Lilley had hopped from one coffee shop to the next before he found his way to Tantra in the summer of 2008. He had moved to San Marcos to live near friends and the San Marcos River. He had moved to San Marcos for a change of pace. SMTXMAGAZINE.COM
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The first batch of bottled Busy Bee was sold at Tantra in September. In just a few months, the shelves at Root Cellar, as well as Austin’s Radio Coffee and Bar and SmokeATX were stocked with the stuff that’s making people seriously consider trading in their latte. “I say, don’t replace coffee if you don’t have to,” says Lilley. “Drink both, just not necessarily at the same time (we break this rule sometimes).”
BUSY BEE FLAVORS Orange Blossom: Mate’, Texas wildflower honey and orange juice Lavender Lemonade: Mate’, scratch-made lavender simple syrup and lemon juice Ginger Limeade: Mate’, Texas wildflower honey, sugar and fresh-juiced ginger root (No dyes, no preservatives, no chemical additives and no corn syrup. All made with Fair-Trade organic, unsmoked Yerba mate. “Just great ingredients and lots of love,” Lilly says.)
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PUL LED POR K @ PIN BAL LZ KIN GDO M Pure pork shoulder, Carolina’s premier meat of choice. When smoked for hours on end and soaked in tangy sweet sauce, there is no better base to build a sandwich around. At first glance, it could be mistaken for a typical pulled-pork number. But the chefs take great pride in their work by ditching the usual prepackaged stuff and smoke-roasting their own garlicky, molasses-
punched, slow-cooked pork with Carolina zing. The meat’s luscious fat and added sauce bastes the meat, transforming the sandwich into something you can’t get just anywhere, especially Texas. The accompaniment of a sweet onion slaw joins the pork between a fresh jalapeno cheddar bun. 15201 S IH 35 Frontage Rd (Exit 220) Buda
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95% of the old-school video games and pinball machines in the arcade are for sale. “I’ll take Ms. PAC MAN to go please.”
BE TW EE N TW O SL IC ES The juiciest, meatiest, hands-down tastiest sandwiches you must get your mouth around. BEEF ON WECK @ SEAN PATRICKS At the corner of San Antonio St. and LBJ on the square, German purists can get their thinly sliced top-round roast beef piled on a squishy, buttersmothered kummelweck roll topped with kosher salt & caraway seed, horseradish and au jus, no questions asked. Dipping the top bun in au jus is traditionally correct, the bottom bun is reserved for mopping up the juices that run down the sides of your mouth when taking a bite, but there are no rules to enjoying an old classic. It’s comes with a side of fresh hand-cut fries – and don’t forget to order a tasty brewed beverage. 202 E San Antonio St San Marcos
“The Weck pairs very well with a Thirsty Goat”
BBQ BRI SKE T @ KEN T BLA CK' S BAR BEC UE We Texans have a way of sticking to our traditions, and it’s most evident when comes to good barbecue. Owner Kent Black brought his family’s almost century-old style of smoking meats from Lockhart to a hidden corner of San Marcos last year. In the process he created an inviting atmosphere that pulls you towards a gorgeous outdoor patio nestled under large oaks with an outdoor bar to boot. Eighteen hours of smoky fat-rendering love are put into each of Kent’s BBQ sandwiches —it is no wonder the hot juicy meat is sliced and placed on the bun as plain as Jane. It is up to you to choose your fixins’, Texas style. 500 Hull St San Marcos
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The original sandwich creator, a pub owner, is said to have used the kummelweck roll with the thought that the salty top of the roll would make his patrons purchase more beer.
RIB EYE STE AK @ INO 'Z Nestled in a charming shopping strip off the town’s main drag sits a restaurant with a beautiful view of Cypress Creek. At Wimberley’s indie brew & chew, the multi-level outdoor deck serves as a rest stop for weary shop-ridden husbands looking for suds and a tasty treat. The menu and the wait staff waste no time in highly recommending their best offerings. One of the waiters endorsed the Ribeye Steak sandwich, explaining that he eats it every other day he is at work. A pink juicy center brings joy to those who enjoy a well cooked steak. Served on a hoagie roll, it is a tasty vehicle for soaking up the flavorful juices. 14004 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley
During World War II and prompted by meat rations, egg salad sandwiches grew in popularity. However, once meat rations were lifted...it was burger time.
FARM TO MARKET EGG SALAD @ ROLLING IN THYME & DOUGH Worth the drive, it is the ultimate expression of Hays County farm-to-table: a mind altering, farm-fresh egg salad sandwich on your choice of fresh baked bun – we recommend the focaccia. You’ve never tasted one this delicious, so good that you don’t even have to like egg salad sandwiches to recognize this one is special while your taste buds beg you to take another bite. Coupled with oh-so-good homemade mayo and pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella – it’s knee-weakening. To find this gem, hightail it to Dripping Springs and enjoy dining in the outdoor herb garden. If you still have room, grab a dessert. 333 W Hwy 290 Dripping Springs
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SLIDERS @ DARK HORSE LODGE The term “cowboy ribeye” is often used in restaurants for a bone-in ribeye – but that would not make for a good sandwich eating experience.
Note the new name, this was once the upscale Bordeaux Steak House, but now under the same ownership, it has a new style, turning its sights on the pub and grub business. Cute bartenders tend to patrons’ favorite cocktails while whiffs of stomach alerting smells linger from the kitchen. Like the food of its past, the bar’s menu is more refined than most, and most cheesesteaks aren’t refined at all. The sourdough slider rolls are pleasingly buttery and soft with a just the right amount of char from the grill – unable to contain what’s inside are small piles of sautéed rib eye beef, tender to the bite and dressed in meat-pebbled onions, mushrooms and gooey melted pepper jack cheese. 108 W Center St Kyle
FALAFEL @ ST PITAS
TEXAS BRISKET PHILLY W/ JALAPENOS @ AJ'S RANCH ROAD GRILL While still under the radar for many, this place is quickly becoming an up and coming favorite. Open till 3am most nights of the week, it’s food is gaining in popularity as a top choice for late night dining after a long night of tomfoolery on the square. The seating area is limited but the menu is not, specializing in “good & cheap” food with just the right amount of grease to settle the stomach. A quarter pound of shaved smoked brisket, grilled onions and green peppers is blanketed with a layer of pepperjack and jalapenos (optional) on a very buttery sourdough bun. Top it off with chili verde ranch sauce. 205 Moore St. San Marcos
Touted as the only Late Night BBQ in San Marcos, maybe in all of Hays for that matter.
This food trailer always seems to have a line of people waiting to make them a fresh pita, and good food takes time. The differences between falafel sandwiches are subtle. Good ingredients like the ones use at St. Pita’s make for an excellent introduction to the world of ground chickpea delights, a favorite for many wanting a meatless option. In-between a disc of warm pita lie three big toasty falafel fritters, surrounded by romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber and red onion. Because it’s so tasty, we recommend asking for an extra drizzle of their Saintly sauce on top. 312 E Hopkins St San Marcos
The current world record for largest falafel ball is just over 164 pounds.
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MEATBA LL CAL ZON E WIT H ONIO N & PEP PERS @ GUM BY'S Originating in Naples, it is often fried in olive oil in other parts of the world.
THE BREAD There are six options to choose from including gluten free and lettuce wrapped.
Say hello to the calzone at Gumby’s, where each one is baked for maximum density, medium-soft crust, and delicate richness. To nail the perfect pizza-pie sandwich, it must be loaded with intensely flavorful sauce, high rated cheese and jam packed with fillings that add textural excellence. Look no further than
the daunting Meatball with Onion & Peppers —bigger than most people’s heads, massaged with herbs, baked to the millisecond of melted perfection, brushed with their secret Pokey Butter, and sliced in two. Dip the gloriously bronzed dough shell in your favorite companion, like buttermilk ranch or marinara. 403 N Guadalupe St San Marcos
THE BOB CAT CLU B @ MO CHA S AND JAVAS
JAVA BACON A trademarked signature, the in-house made bacon is encrusted with fine ground coffee and cooked until crispy. It is a twist every bacon lover must try.
Since 2003, the location on N. LBJ has been adding more and more food options to it’s menu, incorporating the time and care used in their bean brewing and translating that into their food preparation. Heavy traffic from college students demands a hearty club, but what is more impressive is the students’ willingness to spend a little more for better ingredients, a great sign of the elevation of the local food scene. Using only Boar’s Head meats and cheese, the panini pressed beast struggles to encase a triple layer of turkey, ham, swiss and cheddar, thick-cut tomatoes, a slathering of garlic mayo, and strips of house-made java bacon. 700 North LBJ Drive #103 San Marcos
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More construction on the horizon for Texas State. If new or improved facilities are what you consider improvements in education, then this is a great time for Texas State University.
and Science Building received a shot in the arm when Bruce and Gloria Ingram made two separate donations totaling $7.1 million towards construction of the building.
The donations include $5 million towards construction and equipping the Recent announcements building, with a separate by the University point $2.1 million donation to a lot of construction of concrete from the work in the San Marcos Ingram’s company, Ingram campus’ future. The Texas Readymix. State Board of Regents on However, the new buildFebruary 19th approved the expansion of the STAR ing is not a done deal. It will still take a lot more Park. than $7.1 million to build. Over 16,000 square feet of Current estimated cost is additional lab and office in excess of $134 million. space will be added to the The State Legislature has STAR One building,almost to approve funding the doubling the size of the rest of the project. If funds building at a cost of $8 are approved in this legismillion. lative session, construction should begin soon. Meanwhile, efforts to
Marques Mingo @MarquesKTSW Torchy’s Tacos has officially opened up here in San Marcos. #TXST #SMTX San Marcos Photos @smtxphotos Sunset in Lower Purgatory. #smtx #txst Eyes on San Marcos @eyesonsmtx GRA Trail Riders stop in downtown #SMTX as they make their annual ride to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.
Construction Projects 201515 UNDERWAY:
Jones Dining Hall Renovation Moore Street Housing 15% complete Retama Residence Hall Renovation 48% complete RF Mitte Renovations STAR One Lab Finish Out 70% complete Bobcat Trail Utilities Upgrade 55% complete
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Mondy Hobbs @missmondy_ Did ya know #smtx has a little “Love Lock” bridge too? So cute!
Wednesday may be Hump Day but Stonewall Warehouse puts a great spin on Thursdays with their special Theme Thursdays. Here’s what’s on tap:
March 12 Disney Night
Fernie Sanchez @FernieSanchez65 When class gets cancelled and you get to hit the gym instead #TXST
DUCKS, MICE, ICE QUEENS. LET IT GO!
March 19 CEO’s & Office Hoes WE HAVE NOTHING TO ADD.
HOT YAKS ^ ^ Hey future Bobcats don’t commit social suicide and bring your letterman to college. ^ Being on campus when the high schoolers are touring must feel like being a monkey at the zoo. Tempted to throw my poop. ^ Whoever catches a squirrel gets a full ride.
BOOMING SPACE
^ Shit, forgot it was Bobcat Day. Sorry to the family that had to see me in my towel. ^ I wait till I get to work before I poop, that way I get paid for it. ^ Girls always go to the restroom together because that’s where we rap battle.
March 26 Neon Nights DRESS LIKE YOU’RE IN VEGAS, BABY!
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BOBCATFANS | SPORTS
TAKING THE NEXT STEP
| By Steve Helsing |
Mager, Johnson attempt to wow NFL teams. Only the elite get invited. Of all the college football players from across the country, a mere 323 were invited to the 2015 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Only five of those 323 came from the Sunbelt Conference and two of those five, Craig Mager and Will Johnson, are Bobcats. In mid-February, Texas State cornerback Mager and kicker Johnson were put through the paces for scouts who think they might have what it takes to make it in the National Football League. The toughest part for the players might not have had anything to do with their on the field performance. The Combine also included daily interviews with team executives and the Wonderlic Test, a method of testing players’ learning and problem solving
abilities. Of the two players, Mager had the more grueling test. The Bobcats cornerback, who started every game in a stellar 4-year career, had to show his stuff to the scouts in the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, shuttle run and the 3 cone drill, along with the interviews and Wonderlic test. Overall, Mager ranked 14th among cornerbacks at the combine, about the middle of the pack. According to the NFC director of player personnel on NFL.com, Mager may not be big enough to play safety but “he’s a player and he’s
really, really tough.” The web site’s Lance Zierlein gives him a shot at becoming an NFL starter. Kickers at the Combine like Johnson are welcome to participate in all the physical drills but seldom do. They do the off the field activities all players are required to do but on the field, all they do is kick. No info was available on how Johnson performed but there have been rumors the Philadelphia Eagles are interested in acquiring his services. Johnson as one of only 13 specialists invited to the Combine, while Mager was joined by 31 other NFL cornerback hopefuls.
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CRAIG MAGER 4-year letterman 2nd Team All Sunbelt Conference 2014 1st team All Sunbelt Conference 2013 Honorable Mention AllWAC 2012 School Records for Pass Break-ups: 10 (season), 39 (career) School Record, Longest Punt Return: 79 yards
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HERE IS HOW CRAIG MAGER STACKED UP AGAINST OTHER CORNERBACKS AT THE 2015 NFL COMBINE: Test Mager Ranking 40-Yard Dash
4.44
3rd
Bench Press
17 reps 8th
Vertical Jump
38.0
6th
Broad Jump
130
3rd
20 yd. Shuttle Run
4.07
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8th
3-Cone Drill
6.83
8th
Overall Grade
5.4
14th
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Joplo Bartu Atlanta 2013-Present
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MARCH 11 Missouri State
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WORKOUTS SPECIFICALLY CREATED FOR SHAPING YOUR GLUTES, TRICEPS, AND WAIST.
SHAPE YOUR BOOTY Lunge - The lunge is very versatile and also a great
shaper of the glutes and legs. The lunge can move forward, backward, side-side. You can add weight with dumbbells or choose walking, or jumping lunges to receive a great burn in the legs.
BEFORE YOU START The Research
shows that stretching before workouts actually increases ones ability to pull or tear a muscle compared to dynamic stretching. A quick routine like the one on the right will spike the heart rate and increase body temperature to help prepare joints and major muscles for exercise. At the end of each workout, stretching and foam rolling is advised for at least ten minutes to prevent injuries and soreness.
Goblet Squat - This is a great version of the squat that engages the abs and also gives great shape and toning to the butt and thighs. Burpee - The burpee is probably one of the biggest bang for your buck movements that you can do for conditioning. Set up the workout Tabata style, 20 sec of work, 10 sec of rest for 4 minutes total and you will not only receive a great workout but you will be shedding fat simultaneously!
Flutter Kicks - Do these in sets of 25 and your abs are sure to
be burning! The hollow hold position is also a great gymnastics position to hold for time if you cannot flutter the feet. Both help a lot with body control and ab strength.
5 burpees 10 goblet squats 15 hip hinges
WORKOUT 4:
3 sets; 12 reps each
3 sets; 12 reps each
squats
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lunges
straight leg deadlift
glute bridge
db wide stance plie squat
close grip push-ups
overhead tricep press
overhead tricep press oblique plank twists
tricep kickback with pronated grip
leg raises
toe touches Reaching oblique crunch
all in the hips! This is very important as a majority of people tend to squat in their hinge. Push the booty back until all the weight is held in the heels, back should be parallel to the ground, knees slightly bent. Keeping the feet glued to the ground, fully extend the hips and squeeze the glutes. All the power should come from the hips!
WORKOUT 2:
Knee Tucks
These target the lower abs, these are a progression to eventually being able to do knee tucks and leg raises on a bar.
3 sets; 12 reps each
WORKOUT 5:
squats
3 sets; 12 reps each
bulgarian split lunge
squats
hip thrusts
step-ups
skull crushers
db hip hinge
tricep kickbacks
close grip push-ups
v-sit ups
dips
side planks
hollow holds flutter kicks
WORKOUT 3: 3 sets; 12 reps each Tricep Dips - One of
Reaching Oblique Tuck - These work the obliques as well as the abs, starting
on the ground and reaching your hand to the opposite knee. Make sure to reach equal reps on each side!
the best movements to develop tricep strength and shape! Lower yourself down until your arms reach about 90 degrees, at this point push yourself back to the full extension of the arm, making sure you keep your elbows close to the body throughout the whole movement.
FOUR EASY TO FOLLOW NUTRITION TIPS TOWARDS REACHING YOUR GOAL BODY: 1. Make sure every meal and/or snack has protein in it. 2. Add veggies to as many meals/snacks as possible. 3. Drink water. And then some more. 4. For the majority of the week, stick with minimally refined whole food.
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WORKOUT 1:
Dumbbell or Kettlebell Hip Hinge - It’s
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WARM-UP: DYNAMIC STRETCHING
squats decline lunges clam (glutes) close grip incline pushups
FOAM ROLL AND STRETCH AFTER WORKOUT FOR AT LEAST TEN MINUTES.
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BOBCATFANS | ATHLETES Clementi, a Texas State graduate student, joined the team that year, after briefly considering women’s rugby, only partly because she was a Harry Potter fan.
Profiles
Fellow Texas State Quidditch member Richard Kemp taught Clementi how to play the sport. “I was a little intimidated to come into the team,” she admitted. “But (Kemp) showed me the ropes and invited me into his circle of friends and we have been friends ever since.” Most of Clementi’s family and friends, however, think Quidditch is “lame” because they haven’t seen the sport played in-person. “I think that strangers to Quidditch think that we L.A.R.P. (Live Action Role Playing) around the field and cast spells at each other,” said the New York native. “After witnessing the physicality, intensity and intrigue of Quidditch they really get it.” Her boyfriend was one of those people.
He hadn’t heard of Harry Potter and thought Quidditch was “weird and nerdy” until he watched one of her tournaments. Now he’s captain of the Texas State varsity Quidditch team. The team, which ranks in the top five in the world, is comprised of chasers, beaters, keepers and seekers. As a defensive beater for the Texas State Quidditch team, Clementi’s job is to play a zone in front of the team’s hoops to stop opposing drives by “beating,” or knocking out, the opposing players with a dodgeball. This position works in her favor because of her 13-year experience playing softball. Clementi’s Quidditch position may have had something to do with her physicality, but she was “sorted” into Gryffindor, one of the four houses of the fictional Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter book series, because of her “loyalty, nerve and pride.”
ELIZABETH CLEMENTI | By Jordan Gass-Poore | Photos Ashley Haguewood |
When push comes to shove, Texas State Quidditch President Elizabeth Clementi knows it’s best to move out of the way.
TexasStateQuidditch @txstquidditch
A PVC pipe “broom” accident resulted in seven stitches when Clementi’s eyebrow split open after being tackled during an intercollegiate game, where players don’t wear helmets or pads. Her thumbs have also been broken several times from deflecting balls while holding a dodgeball or landing poorly after a tackle. It’s difficult to sweep something like that under the rug. Quidditch, a full-contact sport inspired by the Harry Potter book series, became active at Texas State in fall 2011.
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BOBCATFANS | BACKSTAGE
“THERE’S THIS HUGE ART CULTURE BUBBLING JUST UNDER THE RADAR IN SAN MARCOS, AND A COMMUNITY OF MUSICIANS THAT ARE CREATING THIS REALLY GREAT CULTURE.” -JOHNNY STORBECK, GUITAR “There’s this huge art culture bubbling just under the radar in San Marcos, and a community of musicians that are creating this really great culture.”
GETTING FUNKED UP IN SAN MARCOS | By Heather Yzaguirre |
MAMA K AND THE SHADES MAKE SURE THE SAN MARCOS MUSIC SCENE HAS SOUL The musical palette in SMTX continues to expand as bands like Mama K and the Shades are bringing a fresh take on a classic style. Formed just last year, the 10-member entourage is quite a collaboration, featuring 3 dedicated vocalists, bass, guitar, drums, saxophone and a keyboardist. They’ve developed quite a following in Austin, as people love their classic yet fresh sound, a mix of funk, soul and jazz mixed together to get crowds up and dancing. Energy plays a prominent role in their shows. With 10 people on Video stage all working towards a unified sound, the energy is Mama K and The Shades potent, reverberating through the crowd. “Feelin Good” Mama-K-The-Shades
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Mama K and the Shades have maxed out Austin venues like Stubbs and The Sahara, impressive for a newly formed ensemble. But venues of their choice include San Marcos’ Triple Crown and Taxis, which they say bring a whole new kind of energy and vibe.
Mama K and the Shades come from a jam-band background. One reason behind their success is they’ve struck a sweet spot between being a traditional funk/soul band that plays music as it comes, and a show band. With 10 people on stage, it can get hairy fast, so they perform strictly rehearsed music, but they do a great job balancing between making it seem sporadic and giving the audience a good show.
BAND MEMBERS Kelsey "Mama K" Garcia - Vocals Nnedi Agbaroji - Vocals Willie Barnes - Vocals David Thacker - Keys Johnny Storbeck - Guitar Lee Braverman - Bass Chris Barnes - Drums/Vocals David McKnight - Saxophone Donald McDaniel - Trombone Joseph Morrow - Trumpet
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BOBCATFANS | CLOSER LOOK
MEN’S BOUTIQUE UPS THE ANTE FOR MENSWEAR | By Heather Yzaguirre | Photos Andres Sotomayor |
San Marcos gets its first urban fashion store for men, and it’s packing more than just hot new merch Well, guys, your cargo shorts and lazy button downs just aren’t going to cut it anymore. Leosquare is a new addition to the square and it isn’t a bar, club or eatery. Leosquare is giving men everything they need right under one roof. Their walls are adorned with Jays and Air Force Ones, their racks lined with some of the market’s more elusive brands like Diamond Supply, 10 Deep and Pink Dolphin, none of which you would find at the outlets. Part of the vision of the store isn’t just what they sell, it’s bringing culture and conversations to San Marcos, where it previously never existed. It’s providing a space for a different kind of creativity to cultivate, one that can be a major contributor to a growing city. When girls shop together, when anyone shops together, it sparks conversations, it creates a kinship. Leosquare is that
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THE BUZZ OF THE NEW STORE HAS CLEARLY GOTTEN AROUND; SNEAKERHEADS CAN NOW BE SEEN QUITE OFTEN CHECKING INTO THE WINDOWS FOR LATEST PIECES. a space for a burgeoning culture very different from what San Marcos already offers. And that’s a great thing. place where guys can go to be guys and hang out. Back in December, DJ visionary Caked Up paid a visit to the store, visiting with customers and talking shop for a few hours before his show at The Marc. The store was flooded with fans and gawkers alike, and they got his opinion on everything from music to movies to shoes and fashion. This type of male fashion isn’t just your run of the mill, let me grab this in blue type of deal, either. It’s fashion. Women have Jimmy Choos, men have Air Force Ones. Not only does Leosquare provide them a place to buy them locally, they’ve also created
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Joshua Keith Age: 21 Height: 6’0 Weight: 195 Occupation: Maintenance man for St. Marks Episcopal church/ Barback at Zelicks/ part time student Type of workout: CrossFit Favorite body part: My Hips Favorite workout: Cleans Where I workout: Fit Factory in San Marcos TX Motivation: My friends and community
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“Once more into the fray; Into the last good fight I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day, live and die on this day.” ~ The Grey
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Jacob Inmon Age: 24 Height: 5’ 9” Weight: 170 lbs Occupation: Student Type of workout: Olympic lifting/Crossfit Favorite body part: Legs and booty Favorite workout: Clean & Jerk/Snatches Where I workout: Fit Factory Strength and Conditioning What motivates me: Everyone at Fit Factory and watching my numbers grow.
“Be the change.” Amanda Stevenson Age: 24
“Don’t be afraid to lift heavy.”
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Lindsay Barnard Age: 22 Height: 5’4 1/2”
“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.”
Weight: 124 Occupation Student at Texas State University Type of work out: Lifting, plyometric circuits, and high intensity interval training. Favorite Workout: Lifting is my favorite type of workout. Different variations of squats are my favorite exercise. Where I work out: SMAC (San Marcos Athletic Club) What motivates you: Watching people overcome their struggles in order to reach their health and fitness goals.
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Rachel Emry Age: 30 Height: 5’9” Weight: 147 Occupation: Personal Chef, Personal Trainer, Krav Maga Instructor, Studio Owner Type of work out: Krav Maga Favorite Body Part: Abs Favorite Work out: Boxing Drills and Kettlebells Where you work out: Just Results What motivates you: An insatiable drive to be successful
Ash Willow Age: 30 Height: 5’4” Weight:128 lbs Occupation: Yoga Instructor Type of work out: Hot Hatha Yoga
“No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow the process, you’re still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.”
Favorite Body Part: Legs & Arms Favorite Work out: Hot yoga Where you work out: Anywhere that has the heat! Red Dawg Hot Yoga mostly. What motivates you: I’m mostly motivated by my students and their desire to take care of themselves.
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“Follow your dreams and enjoy the trip.”
Kevin “the Ewok” Morin Age: 27 Height: 5’4 Weight: 125 Occupation: Pro MMA fighter Type of work out: High intensity Favorite Body Part: Biceps Favorite Workout: Wrestling Where you work out: Ohana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix Fitness What motivates you: Being the best fighter ever!
“Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Moderation is for cowards.”
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