The Idle American

Don’t ever mention falling through cracks in the presence of Rev. Jared Greer--unless you delight in seeing eyes roll, hair stand on end and bodily contortions with “rigors” followed shortly by “mortis.

San Saba ISD maintains strong financial record as bond election approaches

San Saba ISD continues to demonstrate sound financial stewardship ahead of its upcoming May 3 bond election, maintaining a record of strong fiscal responsibility and transparency.

State Capital Highlights

Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battleTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary.

Quinn Minute

Many places to find helpMy friend Lisa says that there are more books on self-help than anything else.Lisa should know. She eats right, dresses well, and talks sweeter than a candy salesman at a dental convention.She’s been to more seminars than most caterers.

The Empty Tomb

I remember the time my wife and I went on a trip to Israel and we saw many wonderful things like the Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee and City of Jericho.We spent a good deal of time in Jerusalem, and I was impressed with the city.We visited the Wailing Wall, the Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives.

The Richland Springs Report

The Christian high holiday, Resurrection Sunday, is upon us.STAAR testing has begun and will shape the next three weeks.Now it’s a matter of will the students remember the skills and subject matter that teachers have worked to instill.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Juan 20:1-9 El primer día de la semana, María Magdalena fue de mañana, siendo aún oscuro, al sepulcro; y vio quitada la piedra del sepulcro.

Plant a Tree and Make a Difference

Trees provide many benefits to the environment and our health and well-being.

State Capital Highlights

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratingsA judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Open letter from SSISD School Board President

April 7, 2025As Board President of San Saba ISD, I wanted to take a moment to address a few questions and concerns the Board and SSISD Superintendent Mr. Owen have recently received about the upcoming bond election on May 3rd.First and foremost, we are committed to open and honest communication.