Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

To say we live in a very complex world would be a gross understatement. Very few, if any, things in life are simple. Even the one most important role we have as citizens, voting, is far from simple — at least if we are going to take it seriously and do it right.

The Richland Springs Report

I am in mother’s heaven. I have managed to see all four of my children in the last two weeks. My youngest son, Shane, and his wife, Earnie, were here for the day on Saturday. My youngest daughter, Christine, and her husband, Bobby, came last week and helped install my floors.

Owners of Heritage Funeral Homes speak out about preneed service plans

Editor’s Note: This interview article is running for a second time as recommended by The Texas Department of Banking and the owners of Heritage Funeral Homes in order to clarify certain statements made by the owners of Heritage Funeral Homes.

The Richland Springs Report

The dust storms out west have made for some beautiful sunsets. As I sit down to write the column, I can see a brilliant, orange sun lighting up the sky in shades of dusty pink and orange.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Governor promises action to family of George Floyd Governor Greg Abbott pledged to institute police reforms when he met with the Houston family of George Floyd, who was handcuffed and killed by police in front of a Minneapolis convenience store on May 25.

Message From a Father to His Late Son That Will Lift Every Heart

Life is short, and moments are gone even before you know it and get etched in memory. Richard V. Battle’s son, John, was born when he was fortyfive years old. Like every father, Richard wished to give his son a life full of possibilities and opportunities and the future he deserved.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor and Citizens of San Saba County – The Baylor Scott & White Blood Mobile will be coming back to San Saba County on Tuesday, July 7th. There are some changes and precautions that could be put in place due to COVID-19 for everyone’s safety: 1.

National Newspaper Association supports Cornyn's efforts to fix PPP

The coronavirus pandemic has laid much of the American economy on its back—but a bright spot has made the disaster less crippling than it might have been. That is the Paycheck Protection Program, which funneled money back to workers through small businesses.

The Richland Springs Report

By the time you get your paper Thursday, I will be in Stonewall, Texas. The quilting ladies and I are headed to four days of hard sewing. I am looking forward to this trip just so I don’t have to do yard work.

The Idle American

“No one is an idol to his valet.” Historian/writer Thomas Carlyle so contended two centuries ago. In one case dating back 60+ years, Carlyle would have been “dead wrong” about a couple of Brownwood High School athletes.