State Capital Highlights

House bill proposes new standardized testA Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Altering My OutlookAs I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I have been sewing clothing for about fifty years now, and for all that time I have HATED doing clothing alterations.

Lenny's Life Lessons

Hello, dearest San Saba friends, and I hope each of you are doing well. This past week was eventful for our little town. We live near the fire station, and on Saturday I thought our street had turned into a freeway! We saw the cutest thing: parents walking their two children in a double stroller!

The Unsung Hereos

Next Sunday will be Mother’s Day.She was an only child and had a number of health problems including polio as a child that left her severely crippled. She was advised to not have children due to a blood disorder, but that was not God’s plan.

Lenny's Life Lessons

Hello, my precious loves. Mom and I took some time away to contemplate life, loss and the meaning of it all. We lost a very dear family member, mom’s young niece, Jessica, after an arduous battle withALS.

Down Memory Lane

20 Years Ago May 5, 2005During the annual Museum membership meeting, Mr. Junior Fritz of Kerrville, Texas presented to Mrs. Aileen Roberts, a Museum trustee, a check for $2500.00 for the Burden Hotel Restoration Fund. It is due to Mrs. Fritz’s generosity and the efforts of Mrs.

The Idle American

A Pullman Pushed and Pulled….It’s got to be a borderline miracle when Eastland--a town with fewer than 5,000 people--can lay claim to not one, but TWO “facts” worthy of the Guinness Book of Records recognition.“Facts” has quotation marks for a reason.

Unequally Yoked

Friday, I happened to go by a small fellowship hall, and there were a few cars parked out front. I went inside to see what was going on, preparations for a wedding the next day.I knew the young man but not his prospective bride. I wondered about that young couple if they were Christians or what.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

1 Pedro 2:1-12 DHH Por lo tanto, despójense de toda clase de maldad, todo engaño, hipocresía y envidia, y toda clase de chismes. Como niños recién nacidos, busquen con ansia la leche espiritual pura, para que por medio de ella crezcan y tengan salvación, ya que han gustado la bondad del Señor.

The Richland Springs Report

I want to start with sending Jaspur Farris a giant congratulations for advancing to State in UIL Academic competition. We’re proud to have him representing our school.