Columns and Opinion

A Prayer In Light of Tragedy

Michael Payton, Worship Pastor, Hamlin Baptist

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Father,We know that You are lovingAnd we know that You are goodBut that's hard to rememberWhen things don't go like they shouldOr rather when life doesn'tPan out as we would likeWe are but mortal beingsWith limits to our sightWe do not hold the futureWe cannot see all endsWe are not privileged to...

The red poppy, known as Flanders or corn poppy, continues to symbolize sacrifices made by veterans. | Photo courtesy of www.MelindaMyers.com

The Symbolic Red Poppy

Garden Columnist Melinda Myers

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.

To God be the Glory!

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Rosa Arredondo

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Hechos 16:13-15 DHH El sábado salimos a las afueras de la ciudad, junto al río, donde pensamos que había un lugar de oración de los judíos. Nos sentamos y hablamos del evangelio a las mujeres que se habían reunido.

10 Days Later

Brother J

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Another great event took place 50 days after Jesus miraculously arose from the grave.At 40 days, He ascended into the clouds from the top of Mount of Olives in the presence of His disciples.

Photo courtesy of Valerie Valdez

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

At this year’s Cherokee ISD annual robing ceremony, one meaningful moment stood out as a true full-circle story for the Cherokee Home community. Our senior Ruben, chose his creative writing teacher, Natasia Peterson, to robe him during the special ceremony honoring graduating seniors.

Elm Grove Echoes

Rhonda Wyatt

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

As I continue stepping into the tradition of writing the Elm Grove Echoes column, I need to begin this week with a correction and an apology. In my previous column, I wrote about how I was honored to be writing the column that “Irene Cummings” so faithfully wrote each week.

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Cathy Ledbetter

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Back At ItLast time I talked about my long-neglected walking habit— well it is neglected no more! It was not simple self-discipline and motivation though—I was thinking about it having written about it, then my husband asked me if I wanted to walk with him.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

80 Years Ago May 23, 1946Mrs. Marshall W. Trussell and niece, Miss Lucille Bondy, with Mrs. Jack B. Sullivan, have returned from Dallas where they spent the weekend and were in attendance at the operatic performance, Rigoletto. The ladies are members of the Chaminade Music Club here.Mrs. L. P.

Jaspur Farris, Senior, son of DeeAnna Petty, is competing May 18 and 19th at UIL State Persuasive Speaking in Austin. Courtesy of Pam Starr

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Congratulations to all the graduates in the area. Kathie Davie attended her grandson, Robert Bench’s graduation last Friday. I taught Robert in fifth grade and received a lovely thank you note from him weeks ago. I attended Piper Shannon’s graduation on Friday in Mullin.

Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

News Staff

Monday, May 18, 2026

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 28.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.15/g higher than a year ago.

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