By Celeste Parler Web Content Contributor No store does more than my H-E-B. The San Antonio-based grocery chain offers affordable quality products to Texans throughout the state, including San Marcos. Moving to San Marcos reminded me that not everyone was lucky enough to grow up with an H-E-B and that my friends and roommates had no idea of the hidden gems the store has to offer. I'm grateful to have […]
By Avery Viers Music Journalist With the surplus of *activities* that were available to the residents of San Marcos this past Wednesday, you may have missed some of the live shows planned to celebrate the happy, hazy holiday. With just a $7 cover fee, Lazydaze Coffeeshop hosted their "Lazy 4/20" event in their backyard lounge area, complete with an outdoor stage and other local vendors joining in the celebration. Forming […]
By Hannah Walls Web Content Contributor Despite the general aesthetic of having a literal jungle in your living room, plants make great companions that clean your air, brighten your mood, and force you to finally shake the dust off your blinds and let some natural sunlight in. With the warm weather creeping in, now is a great time to start your houseplant addiction, or, for seasoned plant parents, continue to […]
By Bandera Barter Music Journalist What if I told you the greatest guitarist to ever live was alive right now? I would also say he’s just getting started. The living legend I am referring to is none other than William Lee Apostol, better known by his stage name, Billy Strings. You might also be surprised to hear that in this day and age the greatest guitarist alive would be playing […]
By Cassidy Segovia Music Journalist Picture this... you are about to pick someone up for a first date. You are a little nervous, so you decide to play one of your favorite playlists for the car ride to lighten the mood. You are even hoping to find out if this person has the same exact music taste as you, let alone likes your music. You both are driving down the […]
By Celeste Parler Web Content Contributor Anyone that has stepped outside their home in the last couple of weeks can attest that Texas heat is officially here. And for those who have little to no experience with Texas summers, they are no joke. According to KXAN, the average temperature in Austin during July 2021 was 84.1 degrees Fahrenheit, which was actually considered cooler than normal. Rising temperatures are convenient for […]
By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributor While we celebrate KTSW’s 30th anniversary, we want to honor our past KTSW alumni. Amanda “Mandy” Dugan is one of them. She worked as a host and producer as part of KTSW’s production team from Aug. 2009 to May 2010. Dugan’s experience started off on the morning show Orange Juice & Biscuits (OJ&B), as a co-host and assistant producer, with Jonathan Valdez. The show […]
By Hannah Walls Web Content Contributor In honor of KTSW’s 30th birthday, I had the opportunity to interview alumni Jonathan Valdez. He originally got his start at KTSW in the programming department working on nightly broadcasts. After applying for a specialty show, the hour-long morning talk show Orange Juice & Biscuits was born. Valdez originally applied for a show with fellow DJ Adrian Peterson, but most of Orange Juice & […]
By Autumn McGowan Web Content Assistant Manager Sarah Vasquez is the SXSW Audio Sessions Recording Coordinator, Project Manager and Content Producer for Truth Work Media, a freelance journalist, photographer and alumna of the “In the Public Interest” (IPI) department at KTSW. For KTSW’s 30th birthday, I talked to Sarah about her time at Texas State and what she’s up to now. When asked about her favorite part of being a […]
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