Congressman August Pfluger U.S. Representative

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people on January 6th, 2021.Rep.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows.

Lenny's Life Lessons

Aloha, sweet San Saba loves, and what have you guys been up to this past week? If you think my greeting strange, you would understand if you knew how long the conversations are mom has with her sister, Carol, who lives in Hawaii.

The Richland Springs Report

For those of you who have not seen the post by Rennie Mann regarding our new Superintendent, the following excerpt is from Mr. Mann’s post.“I am glad to announce that the RSISD Schoolboard has found our new Superintendent.

Down Memory Lane

70 Years Ago June 24, 1924Pvt. Ewell D. Lord, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lord of San Saba, is reported to be serving with the 7th Infantry Division in Korea. The men of the “Hour Glass” division are now undergoing intensive training to maintain peak combat efficiency.Mrs. B. F.

Rylander Library Book Review

Throne of Grace: A Mountain Man, and Epic Adventure, and the Bloody Conquest of the American West by Tom Clavin - Amazon review: The explosive true saga of the legendary adventurer Jedediah Smith and the Mountain Men who explored the American frontier, written by New York Times bestselling authors...

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Today I was reading an essay about an experience a person had at a museum. She joined a random tour expecting to be told about paintings and sculpture and instead had an 84-year-old tour guide showing historic garments and talking about what went into making them.

Alice in Wonder Land

In past issues of the SSN&S, this column listed some comments that Linda Purtee (died 2013) wrote in her bible. Her husband Sam (died 2023) gave me permission to copy these from her bible. Here are some comments from a precious friend who is gone from this earth but not forgotten.

Quinn Minute

Health maintenanceDid you ever have a perfect day, 24 hours when everything went right? I had one yesterday, and it scared me.I woke up at seven, feeling great. That’s crazy, because if I breathe normally before my morning coffee, something’s not right.

State Capital Highlights

Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returnsDrought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of the Panhandle.