Commemorative Flag Journey

San Felipe Volunteers: San Felipe April, 1836 Part TwoSanta Anna's troops marched into San Felipe at dawn on April 7. Three pickets had been sent to the west bank. Private Simpson took the third watch, but fell asleep.

The Idle American

Life by the Numbers… Whether we bow in reverence to statistics or grow nauseous dealing with the barrage of numbers dealt with daily, most of us value “peace and goodwill” wherever we can find it. Foundational to both is Christian commitment for guidance on life’s highway.

Grow More Tomatoes

Enjoy the fresh-from-the-garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden or plant them with flowers in garden beds. Purchase transplants from a local garden center if not starting plants from seed at home.

Is God Dead?

Recapping last week, we began investigating the early oral tradition (kerygma) that Paul captured on papyrus in his first letter to the Corinthian church, chapter 15, verses 3-7. We know these particular verses (Credo) of Paul contain several tell-tale signs that oral tradition is being relayed.

Oncor, LCRA TSC Request Approval to build Next-Generation Transmission Line from Schleicher to Bell Counties

DALLAS, March 26, 2026 — Oncor and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (LCRA TSC) have filed an application to build a 765kV transmission line from Schleicher to Bell counties to help meet Texas’ current and future electric reliability needs.

Fake Fines, Real Fraud

Don’t tap that link! Fraudsters are flooding phones with fake violation notices designed to scare and steal. Drivers across Texas have reported receiving alarming messages that falsely claim to be from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) or similarly named agencies.

Pierian Club Meeting

On Thursday, March 12, the Pierian Study Club met for our monthly meeting. It was a beautiful afternoon, and there was a large group that gathered at the San Saba Hotel. We were greeted by the hostesses: Audrey Smith, Catherine Hanrahan, MarjeanAlexander, and Margaret Henslee.

Cherokee Chatter

Spring break at Cherokee Home for Children was filled with fun, adventure, and meaningful moments for our kids. Thanks to the thoughtful planning of our house parents, each cottage enjoyed a variety of special activities tailored just for them.

So much going on

Looking at what is going on in the world today; we have no idea if we are in a world war before the sun goes down or not. So much suffering, persecution, hunger and people being displaced, not by the thousands, but sometimes millions.