Columns and Opinion

The Murder of William L. Robertson

Submitted By The Adjutant Of The Wiley B. Murray

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Part 2 Economic Hardship in a Postwar Slump Families and friends, eager to move past the war, often expected veterans to resume their old lives as if nothing had changed. But the men had changed. Nightmares, sudden tempers, or haunting silence strained relationships.

Congressman August Pfluger-US Representative

Congressman August Pfluger

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House floor to honor two extraordinary Texas National Guard units that did not hesitate to jump into action on the morning of July 4th as floodwaters devastated parts of Central and West Texas.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

80 Years Ago September 13, 1945The new building under construction by Golding & Reid is rapidly being completed and will be one of the nicest buildings in this city.

State Capital Highlights

State Capital Highlights By Gary Borders

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Second special session gaveled to a closeThe second special session of the Texas Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map, flood relief and safety measures but a stalemate on whether to ban or regulate THC.

Five Ways to Get Outdoors This Autumn

News Staff

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

– The TurfMutt Foundation is encouraging families to take advantage of fall’s cooler temperatures and vivid scenery by spending more time in their own backyards and local green spaces.

Ty B. Kerley, DMin.

Is God Dead?

Ty B. Kerley

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The 17th-century French philosopher René Descartes famously said, “I think, therefore I am.” What Descartes meant by that was that he knew he existed because he was conscious of himself, which is what is called self-consciousness.

State Capital Highlights

Gary Borders

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Abbott signs redistricting bill; lawsuit challenges it Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation redrawing Texas’ congressional map on Friday. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed even before the bill became law.

Rep. Pfluger's office hosts Service Academy Nights in Midland, Killeen

Congressman August Pfluger

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Last week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and members of his office hosted Service Academy Nights in Midland and Killeen for students, parents, and educators to learn about the opportunities to serve their country.

The Murder of William L. Robertson

Submitted By The Adjutant Of The Wiley B. Murray

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Part 1 The Return After The Big Parade When the World War I Doughboys returned home they believed they were the last wartime veterans of America. President Wilson was determined to “make the world safe for democracy” when he asked the Congress for a declaration of war on April 2, 1917.

Panzee Fikes (sitting) visited with close friend Vera Ralston before family and friends arrived to celebrate her 95th birthday. Photo courtesy of Barry Fikes

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

What a beautiful surprise we had today. We had just over two inches of rain over a three-hour period. I never turn down a good rain. The cooler weather allowed me to walk over to my old sewing room and get some sewing done on my grandson’s quilt.

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