By Marisol Camargo Blog Content Contributor San Marcos—A store where vintage and modern come together is how Dylan Lilly, the manager, describes Love Buzz. Students and people from out of town come to see what new pieces they can add to their wardrobes. Lilly has been working at Love Buzz for a year and a half and says what he enjoys the most is interacting with customers and […]
By Marisol Camargo Blog Content Contributor San Marcos— On the side of Guadalupe Street, there are bubbles floating outside the store Daughter of the Wild, catching people’s attention and inviting them to come in and see. When entering the store, customers are greeted and introduced to what seems to be a replica of a jungle. There is music playing and little water fountains running. The big windows at the […]
By Yaa Antwi Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS — As vintage stores continue to make a comeback; one store takes great pride in its eccentric clothes. Vagabond Vintage Clothing, located in San Marcos, Texas, is a store with different styles inspired by the owner's experience with traveling. Inspired by his travels in Guatemala, David Marrs brings a series of styles to life within the San Marcos community. From selling cloth […]
By Sydney Seidel Blog Content Contributor During the COVID-19 lockdown, a time when many of us were bored and anticipating what the world would look like post-pandemic, one couple turned their hobby into a bubbling new business. Amidst the initial shutdown of the world, Kevin and Michael Douglas-Smith began researching what was in their store-bought soaps only to find an alarming amount of chemicals and other substances. Their findings […]
By Lou Wharton Blog Content Contributor One & Only Tattoo, located at 173 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos, hopes to be the city’s one-stop tattoo shop. In addition to piercings, One & Only Tattoo currently sponsors a multitude of incredible artists, each with a unique and impressive style. A summary of their styles can be found below, but it’s also highly recommended to check out their portfolios using the link […]
By Lou Wharton Blog Content Contributor If you’ve ever been walking around campus during the semester, you’ve likely noticed posters being sold inside the LBJ Student Center. These posters are sold by Global Prints, a poster and print-focused company founded more than 25 years ago. After taking the summer semester off, they’re returning to Texas State University to deliver a wide selection of wall decorations that will suit any dorm […]
By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter SAN MARCOS — The Teacher Reuse, a local non-profit that provides teachers with free school supplies, reopened July 22 at a new location in San Marcos. Inspired by The Wellman Project, former teacher, Shelly O’Donnell started the non-profit organization in August 2022. It’s a place where teachers and community members can donate supplies they no longer use, and a place where teachers can pick up […]
By Victoria Garcia Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS, Texas– When it’s time to deal with the summer heat, I always crave an iced sweet treat. That’s why when my roommate told me she knew about a Michoacana in San Marcos, I knew I had to go and get myself a summer snack. A quick Mexican culture lesson, a “Michoacana '' is a blanket term referring to Mexican ice cream shops. […]
Lou Wharton Blog Content Contributor There’s a new shop on the block – Super Bloom Tattoo Studio, owned and run by tattoo artist Braeden Córdova. Located just down the road at 102 Whitetail Drive, Ste. 200, San Marcos, Córdova hopes to bring the joy of tattoos from Austin to San Marcos. “I’ve discovered a love for bringing other people’s ideas to light and it’s pretty therapeutic for both parties,” said […]
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