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Three San Marcos legends being honored 

4/14/2014

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Three longtime San Marcos legends will be honored by the Heritage Association of San Marcos for their outstanding contributions to the city and to the organization.

The late Al Lowman, Billy G. Moore and Jerry L. Moore will be remembered at the annual Tree of Honor Ceremony at 5 p. m. Friday April 18 at Veramendi Plaza on the corner of C. M. Allen Parkway and East Hopkins. Rain site is the Activity Center. The public is invited.

The late Al Lowman was the recognized historian of the San Marcos community. He served as president of the Texas State Historical Association, and the Texas Folklore Society and numerous other historical organizations. An avid book lover, his Texanna collection rivaled that of local legend Dudley Dobie who had every book ever written about Texas. The author of many books and articles in Texas Journals his Printing Arts Collection is housed in the Cushing Library on the Texas A &M campus. When San Marcans had a question about early history in the town they were always told to “Ask Al.”

He left a legacy of scholarship and gentle humor that we will all miss. The next time you drive past the Courthouse take an extra look at the Jack Hays Statute. Al headed the fundraising efforts for this project along with the late Jim Pape and Jim Lane, fellow Heritage members.

The charismatic Mayor of San Marcos in the late 1990s, Billy G. Moore, exhibited traits of leadership at an early age in public schools and colleges. But perhaps his greatest contribution was to the city of San Marcos. Billy’s larger-than- life persona was very imposing when pursuing the preservation of the San Marcos River and water needs for the citizens. He was one of the first leaders to recognize the need for a cleaner environment.

A giant of a man from West Texas, Billy was also large in critical thinking skills and gifted in reasoning abilities. Visionary and forward thinking in his ideas Billy was always ahead of his time. He was a genius when it came to understanding the politics of local government. If a citizen had a question about the history of city laws, practices, procedures, etc. they were always told to “Ask Billy.”

A quiet unassuming man Jerry L. Moore was the consummate community volunteer who worked under the radar and most people probably are not aware of all of his community work. Robert Cotner described Jerry as a caring, friendly, helpful man who cared about education and was a great friend to younger people. He initiated the first chapter of his fraternity at Texas State. A superstar throughout his life Jerry excelled in everything he pursued as superintendent of schools and an administrator at the San Marcos Baptist Academy. His civic duties included president of the United Way; founding member and President of the Central Texas Higher Education Agency; founding member and first chair of the Belvin Street Historic District and served as president of the Texas State Alumni association. In 1976 Jerry was named Distinguished Alumnus for Texas State University. Whenever anyone needed someone to work on a difficult project they were always told to “Ask Jerry.”

The Tree of Honor ceremony is an event started by the Riverwalk Park Committee 14 years ago to recognize deceased members of the Heritage Association who during their lifetime, made outstanding contributions to the Association and to the enhancement of life for the community. Family and friends of the honorees pay tribute to their achievements. Names are engraved on a bronze plate and affixed to the podium adjacent to the Emmie Craddock Heritage Tree of Honor.

Riverwalk committee members are: Chair Jean Mooney, Bettye Nagy, Robert Cotner, Carmen Imel, Martha Jackson, Beverly Owen, Bobbie


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2014 Tour of Distinction program announced

4/14/2014

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Photos from the 2013 Cemetery Walk

11/11/2013

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A big thanks to all that attended and to the volunteers and students that made it possible.
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SMHS Drama Students to Portray Early Settlers of San Marcos in Nov. 2 Cemetery Walk

10/28/2013

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PicturePerforming their dialogue at a recent meeting of the Noon Lions Club, San Marcos High School students Misty Glidewell and Lucas Collier give a preview of what visitors to the upcoming Cemetery Walk will experience. The “Echoes from our Past: Early Settlers of San Marcos” walk is Nov. 2 from 3-5 p.m. at the San Marcos Cemetery on Ranch Road 12.
Drama students from San Marcos High School will share stories about the early history of our town during the second annual Cemetery Walk from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 2 at the San Marcos Cemetery (1001 Old Ranch Road 12).

The event, sponsored by the Heritage Association of San Marcos and the Friends of the San Marcos Cemetery, is open to the public. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students (children under 12 will be admitted free).

Fifteen students from Jack Moore’s drama class have been perfecting their scripts for several weeks now in preparation for the cemetery walk. The students will portray some of the early founders and settlers of San Marcos who are buried in the cemetery.

Tour guides will escort visitors past the various gravesites to hear the students, in period costume, tell about the individuals they represent. Tours will depart at intervals from the historic cemetery chapel.

Seniors Lucas Collier and Misty Glidewell will portray W.O. Hutchison and his wife, Leonora. “I hope visitors get a sense of local culture by learning about the characters from the past that we reenact,” Misty said. Lucas said he hopes the presentation will help others learn more about San Marcos and how settlers like Hutchison influenced its development.

Traci Tucker, a senior who also participated in last year’s walk, said she learned that Eliza Pope Pitts Malone was a strong woman who raised 28 children. “I hope the people attending the cemetery walk take away a better understanding and interest in the kind of people who settled their hometown and the impact they had on its foundation,” Traci said.

Sophomore Zoraida Vences, portraying San Jacinto veteran Walker Wilson, will have the chance to share her monologue with two of Wilson’s great-grandchildren and about ten more of his relatives who are planning to attend. The great-granddaughter said she is thrilled by the opportunity to honor her ancestor and learn more about his life and legacy.

In the 2012 cemetery walk, Charles Sparks portrayed Vicente Gonzalez, a veteran who was killed in Vietnam. This year, he is portraying Peyton Roberts, an African-American whose family lived on the site of the San Marcos Cemetery and eventually sold some of their property to the Cemetery Association. “I hope the attendees take away the fact that there was an African-American founding father in San Marcos,” Charles said. “The most enjoyable part of participating in these events for me is seeing how satisfied the groups are when they walk away.”

Another returning actor from last year’s walk is Ryan Rodriguez, who portrayed Jake Sullivan last year and will take on the role of Dr. David Dailey in this year’s event. “I’ve learned many things about this town’s important people in the past two years, and I’m more proud than ever to live in San Marcos,” Ryan said.  Other students taking part in the Cemetery Walk this year are Isabel Torres, Mathew Roark, Alexandra Burden, Marisa Covarrubias, Kyle Stapp, Melanie Gonzales, Melanie Warner, Mitchell McLeod and Simone Sanborn.

A research and planning committee composed of members of the Heritage Association and Friends of the San Marcos Cemetery has been working for several months to plan the “Echoes from Our Past: Early Settlers of San Marcos” Cemetery Walk. Advance tickets for the event are being sold daily at the First United Methodist Church office and on Nov. 1 at the Charles S. Cock House Museum during the Cottage Kitchen Luncheon from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Proceeds from the walk will be used to fund improvement projects at the San Marcos Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the reenactment will be staged at the LBJ Museum of San Marcos, 131 N. Guadalupe St. beginning at 3 p.m.

For more information, visit sanmarcoscemetery.org or heritagesanmarcos.org or call 512-392-3552.

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Heritage E-Newsletter October 2013

10/25/2013

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Heritage Annual Membership Dinner a success!
To see all the pictures, click here.
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The Heritage Association of San Marcos named Thea Dake as the 2013 Community Volunteer and honored Diane Studebaker as 2013 Member of the Year. Read the press release.
Presentation of Landmark awards  preceded the dinner program by photographer, author and storyteller Ralph Yznaga, speaking on historic and remarkable trees in Texas. 

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Congrats Jean Mooney on being inducted into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame! We are so proud of you.

Bricks

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Personalized bricks sold by the Riverwalk Park Committee are now set in place around the Gwen Smith Fountain in Veramendi Plaza. Speaking of bricks, the Board of Directors recently approved funds to be used to purchase a brick to promote the Heritage Association downtown on LBJ Dr. To learn more about this project and brick sale, visit www.sanmarcostx.gov/bricksale

Upcoming Events

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Click Image to view the flyer
Cemetery Walk * Sat, Nov 2nd * 3-5 pm
Echoes from Our Past:  Early Settlers of San Marcos
Tickets on sale at the Cock House, 400 E. Hopkins St.,
from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. each Friday in October
during the Cottage Kitchen luncheons.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for students;
children 12 & under – free!!
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Cottage Kitchen Friday Luncheons! Click for the calendar of hosts and menus
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Come see the Heritage Association float and enjoy a free breakfast at the 2013 Veterans Day Parade! Click here for all the details

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Membership Drive

2014 Membership Dues are due October 28th. Click here to download a renewal form or email us (info@heritagesanmarcos.org) if you have questions regarding your membership. Don't forget to remind/invite your friends and family to join as well!
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Sold out show!

7/29/2013

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Thanks to everyone who came out for the showing of "101 Ranch: The Story of the Kuykendall Family". A special thanks to the Hays County Historical Commission for providing the wonder cobbler and Texas Music Theater for hosting.
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Heritage Roundup on the Square: Sunday Cinema and Social

6/5/2013

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Cowboy Up for Screening of ‘The 101 Ranch’ Documentary at Texas Music Theatre.  Two strong Texas women and one 11,000 acre cattle ranch are the focus of the The 101 Ranch: The Story of the Kuykendall Family, a documentary film coming to the Texas Music Theatre at 2:30 p.m. June 23. 

Sponsored by the Heritage Association of San Marcos, the event—and the popcorn— are free of charge. Doors will open at 2 p.m. at the Texas Music Theatre, which faces the Hays County Courthouse on San Antonio Street.
 
After the show, guests are invited to the Courthouse lawn for a Sunday Social, where cobbler and cookies will be served. The Hays County Museum, located inside the historic Courthouse, will be open as well. 
 
For six decades, between 1902 and the early 1960’s, the 101 Ranch west of Buda was the largest ranch in Hays County. Gil and Maggie Kuykendall bought the land in 1902 and were given the right to use the famous 101 Ranch brand and name from Oklahoma as a wedding present by the owner.  

Just three years later, Gil died, and Maggie spent the next 45 years keeping the ranch in operation. Her daughter, Dorothy, worked with her, maintaining all of the cattle and sheep until she sold the property in 1966. 
 
While the film focuses on these two women and their experiences at the ranch, it also tells how the Kuykendall family first came to Texas with Stephen F. Austin and the Old 300, acquiring land holdings near Blessing. As the family grew, the Kuykendalls became involved in many aspects of life in central Texas.   

Produced by the Hays County Historical Commission and directed by Richard Kidd, the 101 Ranch shows what life was like on a major Texas ranch with interviews from family members who are still living and reenactments of scenes from times past. 

The film also relates how the Kuykendall ranch became known as the “101 Ranch Hilton” because of its many visitors throughout the years. One colorful  family figure, Bill Kuykendall, was a famous polo player who sold horses and played the game during the 1930’s in all parts of the country.

For more information on the “Heritage Roundup on the Square: Sunday Cinema and Social,” visit the Heritage Association website at www.HeritageSanMarcos.org.

Photo Caption: The 101 Ranch was the largest cattle operation in Hays County from 1902
to the early 1960’s, with over 11,000 acres of cattle, horses, and sheep. A documentary film
about the ranch and the colorful family who ran it will be shown free of charge June 23 at the
Texas Music Theatre.

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May 2013 Newsletter

5/28/2013

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See our latest newsletter for information and updates on:
Upcoming FREE event: Heritage Roundup on the Square - Sunday Cinema and Social on June 23rd
Cinco de Mayo parade float photos
Tour of Homes recap
Help Wanted
Gazebo update
Needed - Heritage Clothes Closet Items
and more!
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Heritage Weekend - May 3-5, 2013

5/2/2013

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This weekend celebrates the local history of San Marcos, Texas.

Friday, May 3rd:
Cinco de Mayo Luncheon - Get Your Grito Ready! 
11:30 am
Parque Cuauhtemoc
$10 ~ ticket. Call ~ 878-0640. 
Sponsored by: Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, LULAC #654 and Sociedad Cuauhtemoc

Sat, May 4th:
Cinco de Mayo parade 9:30am. Look for the Heritage float that will include skaters in poodle skirts and a '57 Cadillac from Dick's Classic Garage.

LBJ Museum open 10am - 5pm. Admission is free.


Calaboose African American Museum open 10am - 2pm. Admission is free.

Tour of Homes sponsored by the Heritage Association of San Marcos 1-5pm. Pick up your tickets (only $10) at the Charles S. Cock House Musuem or at any of the homes featured on the tour.

Yellow Rose Casino Night SPONSORED BY THE CENTEX WING 6pm

Sun, May 5th:
Tour of Homes sponsored by the Heritage Association of San Marcos 1-5pm. Pick up your tickets (only $10) at the Charles S. Cock House Musuem or at any of the homes featured on the tour.


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Heritage Association E-Newsletter April 15th

4/15/2013

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38th Annual Tour of Homes
Saturday and Sunday
May 4 & 5th

1-5pm
$10
Tickets available day of the tour at the Charles S. Cock House Museum or any of the homes that are on the tour


Click here for info on the homes being featured on this year's tour

Help Wanted

Be a docent for the Tour of Homes

Help with Oral History projects

Docents for First Saturday Heritage San Marcos. Info and materials are provided. 

Serve on fund-raising committee 

Help plan a Children's Day at the Charles S. Cock House Museum

Email info@HeritageSanMarcos.org to sign up or for more info
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Share Heritage with your friends, like us on Facebook

Upcoming Events

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Friday, April 19th
Tree of Honor dedication 5pm at Veramendi Park of Nettie Serur and James "Jim" Pape 

Cottage Kitchen Friday Luncheon 11am-1pm hosted by San Marcos Unitarian Universal Fellowship 
Menu - Chicken Broccoli Casserole with a Vegetarian Alternative, Asian Salad Almondine, Rolls, Assorted Desserts

Friday, April 26th 
Cottage Kitchen Friday Luncheon hosted by McCoy's Building Centers 
Menu - brisket, potato salad, beans, deviled eggs, bread, trimmings, tea, and your choice of dessert.

Wednesday, May 1st 
Last day to purchase to "honor someone special" or memorialize a loved one by purchasing a brick for permanent display in Veramendi Plaza Park".
Click here to order one now!

Saturday and Sunday, May 4 & 5th
38th Annual Tour of Homes

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