Bonnie Richardson doesn’t understand all the attention. People she doesn’t know have congratulated her. National media organizations, including ESPN and Sports Illustrated, have called to interview her. Track and field coaches have written letters, hoping to persuade to sign a college scholarship. “I guess it’s a big deal. That’s what people keep telling me,” Richardson said two weeks after she accomplished something no other Texas high school female track and field athlete has.

This past weekend, the San Saba High School Armadillos defeated the Dimmitt Wildcats in Snyder Texas. Friday’s game was played at Western Texas College and ended up 3-1 in favor of the Dillos. All the Dillos played well, with Blake Lewis throwing a great game with 12 strikeouts. On Saturday, at Moffett field, the Wildcats won the first game 3-2 in 8 innings, Robert Pulatie threw very well, but we just weren’t able to get it done.

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The Simpsons of San Saba were recognized as Outstanding Wildlife conservationists at the Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) Area 2 Annual Awards Banquet held in Wall, Texas on May 6th. Area 2 covers a vast region of Texas and includes 51 counties. The Simpsons were awarded 1st Place among nominees throughout this region for soil, water and wildlife conservation efforts on their 1507 acre ranch. Background - Prior to the Simpson family's acquisition of their ranch in ...