Five-Minute Garden Maintenance

Improve a garden’s beauty, increase enjoyment, and reduce stress five minutes at a time. As gardeners we know, and research proves that gardening is good for the mind, body, and spirit. However, busy schedules often lead to neglected projects, weedy gardens, and long to-do lists.

Is God Dead?

In light of the resurrection, the apostle Paul rightly makes a bold claim that Jesus really is who He says He is. Further, Paul writes to the Romans that He “was declared the Son of God in power according to the spirit of holiness by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord (Rom 1:4).

Elm Grove Echoes

Happy 250th Birthday, America! This Independence Day marks a truly historic occasion as our nation celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence—a remarkable milestone honoring the birth of the greatest experiment in freedom the world has ever known.

Down Memory Lane

From the San Saba News & Star Archives 100 Years Ago July 8, 1926Geo. Horton, secretary of the San Saba Chamber of Commerce and Fair Association, announces that Miss Patsey Jean Horton, born July 2nd, will be liable to win the first prize as the finest girl in the 1926 baby show.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Romanos 8:1-11 DHH Así pues, ahora ya no hay ninguna condenación para los que están unidos a Cristo Jesús, porque la ley del Espíritu que da vida en Cristo Jesús, te liberó de la ley del pecado y de la muerte.

Really enjoying the 4th

We enjoyed all the celebrations of the weekend. I have been to over 40 countries and some, many times. I saw how other people and countries live. Very few, if any, have all the advantages and privileges we have here. If you have not been out of our country, you might not understand or realize.

Quinn Minute

Math mysteryI won’t forget my first day in geometry class. I tried… but the memory is too painful.I could grasp algebra, because the girl sitting next to me explained how it could solve complicated problems, or figure out how long it might take me to go a certain distance at a specific speed.

America's best days are made, not given

July 4, 2026Two hundred fifty years ago, a handful of patriots bet everything on the idea that freedom was worth fighting for. They had no guarantee it would work. They had no precedent to point to and no safety net beneath them.

Pet Talk: Summer socializing? What owners need to know about kennel cough in dogs

Meeting new furry friends in shared spaces promises wagging tails, zoomies, and all-around excitement. But an outing alongside other dogs may also expose pets to an array of contagious respiratory infections commonly referred to as kennel cough.Dr.

Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 33.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 61.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.