Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

ObservationsOne benefit of consistently sketching and drawing from life is that it makes a person much more observant. While I have not been sketching much the past few months, the observation part has stayed with me, and then I have recommenced another habit that enhances observation, a daily walk.

Elm Grove Echoes

I hope everyone had a happy and restful Labor Day holiday. I can remember how much we always looked forward to Labor Day when school had just begun.

The Postscript

Habit FormingI am made entirely of habits.This is not an original observation. Annie Dillard wrote: “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”

Down Memory Lane

From the San Saba News & Star Archives80 Years Ago September 12, 1946Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Stewart of Meridian have bought the Mrs. Mattie Starnes cottage on West Wallace St. and will make San Saba their home.

Kids Talk About God

What Can We Learn From Jesus Making Breakfast?“If Jesus made me breakfast, I'd hope for chocolate chip pancakes," says Ella, 9. "And maybe a side of heavenly bacon."It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee after His resurrection wasn’t sweet or crispy.

How is our get along?

This morning as I sat out on the front porch watching the birds eat the bird seeds, I had just put out my wife’s outdoor cat prowling around. I thought about the people in our neighborhood and relationships.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Efesios 4:1-16 Yo pues, preso en el Señor, os ruego que andéis como es digno de la vocación con que fuisteis llamados, con toda humildad y mansedumbre, soportándoos con paciencia los unos a los otros en amor, solícitos en guardar la unidad del Espíritu en el vínculo de la paz; un cuerpo, y un...

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Why Is This Ordinance Necessary?In late May and early June, I installed new air conditioning equipment at two properties: 122 South Cherokee and 215 East Wallace.- 122 South Cherokee: I discussed the installation with the City building inspector and received approval, relying on that...

Jordan Cattle Auction

Thursday, September 3, 2026 Mason & San SabaReceipts totaled 2,101 head. The stocker steers sold steady to $5 lower with 6 steers 356 lbs at $505.00 ($1797.80) and 37 steers 541 lbs at $395.00 ($2136.95). The stocker heifers were steady to $5 higher.

Is God Dead?

The Great Flood             Though answered in part, the question from last week remains: “Is Christianity a copycat religion?” It is an essential question that critics of Christianity often ask, and rightly so.