Alice in Wonder Land

The front page of the 7-1824 Edition of the SSN&S went National with the special edition of Rep. August Pluger's Fly-By-Newsletter from 7-12-24, Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.I saw this attempt on TV and was horrified.

2024 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo - Registration Open

I would like to extend an invitation for you to attend the upcoming 51st Sheep and Goat Field Day and 2024 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo.

New Arrival

Rodney and Djuana Payton of San Saba would like to introduce their 12th grandchild, Abigail Christine Payton! Abigail was born July 23, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Marty Haggard's 'Tribute to My Dad Merle Haggard' at the Llano Opry

Marty Haggard will be performing “A Tribute To My Dad Merle Haggard” at the Llano Country Opry on Saturday, August 3, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano, Texas. The show will begin at 2:30 p.m., and tickets are available at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, www. heartoftexascountry.

Down Memory Lane

110 Years Ago July 23, 1914The Junior League, chaperoned by Mrs. Sam Walker and J. T. Evans, enjoyed a picnic at the Fair grounds. Asumptuous supper was spread and everybody reports a good time.Mrs. W. E. Barrow, G. A. Walters and C. T.

Make the honor roll in food safety and allergen awareness

Parents and caregivers will soon begin the familiar routine of preparing and packing school lunches for their children.

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Where Have All the Journalists Gone?When I was in high school back in the late seventies, we spent two years in a program where students could select semester-long English classes similar to college classes.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 WORDS OR LESS. If they are too long, they will be edited. SSISD Back to School Supply Giveaway - Friday, July 26th, at Second & Wallace Church of Christ - in the Fellowship Building from 3-6 p.m. Call 325-372-5584 with questions.

We work for YOU, the TAXPAYER!

Our tagline, which appears on almost everything we print, is simple yet profound: 'We work for you, the taxpayer.' This statement is deeply ingrained in the beliefs of our staff and board. Our existence is rooted in a fundamental duty and commitment to serve the landowners within our area.