Richland Springs Trade Days returns October 17 for Fall Edition

Richland Springs Trade Days will return Saturday, October 17, for its 2026 Fall Edition, bringing vendors, food, shopping and visitors back to The Feedlot in Richland Springs.The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public with free admission and free parking.Trade Days began...

Cherokee Chatter

We’re excited to welcome David Roache to the Cherokee Home family as our new Development Officer!David and his wife, Dana, bring a heart for children and a passion for childcare ministry to Cherokee Home.

Is God Dead

Critics of Christianity contend that it is all well and good that Christians argue God is omnipotent, omniscient, and perfectly good, nonetheless, evil remains all the same.

The Richland Springs Report

I had a little surprise shower today. It didn’t last long, but every drop is appreciated. We need rain desperately. There were three small fires near me. One was right at the north corner of my property.

Elm Grove Echoes

With cooler weather beginning to creep in, I was reminded of an old country saying: “There’s a cold front coming—it’s time to butcher the hog.” Years ago, before freezers and modern refrigeration, families often waited for a good cold spell before processing a hog.

The Postscript

Sometimes I have to give myself a talking-to.I got back from my whirlwind library tour and had a lot to do.

The Little Donut Shop

The small building was on the main street and had been abandoned for years. One day as I passed by, I noticed an old man painting the building. Later on, it had windows, a door and a sign that said, “Donut Shop.”On my next trip to that town, I decided to stop in and see what was going on.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Gálatas 6:1-10 DHH Hermanos, si ven que alguien ha caído en algún pecado, ustedes que son espirituales deben ayudarlo a corregirse. Pero háganlo amablemente; y que cada cual tenga mucho cuidado, no suceda que él también sea puesto a prueba.

Cherokee Chatter

Recently, C.J., a 14 year old freshman from Llano, spent an afternoon at Cherokee Home for Children sharing his knowledge of chess and playing games with children who were interested in learning more about the game.

Down Memory Lane

From the San Saba News & Star Archives60 Years Ago September 29, 1966S-Sgt. and Mrs. W. R. Ledbetter left after spending three weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ledbetter and other relatives. Sgt. Ledbetter is being stationed at Clark AFB in the Philippines.