Down Memory Lane

From the San Saba News & Star Archives 80 Years Ago September 2, 1943 In discussing the San Saba County school situation, County Supt. E. L. Oliver states that most schools in the county will open next week, with those schools served by busses out of Richland Springs to open on Sept.

National Senior Citizens Day shows increase in elderly population

Did you know that August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day? In Texas, the population of those aged 65 and above has increased at a faster rate compared to the total population. From 2.

Alice in Wonder Land

It is amazing how God directs our lives when many times we do not understand. In 2006 when my husband Larry and I moved to San Saba, Texas, from Gratiot, Ohio, Bobby Duncan's wife (can't remember her name) stopped by our church, Abundant Life Ministries, as we were getting it ready for services.

Rotary Minute

Our speaker at theAugust 17th meeting was Jefferson Stencil who presented his Eagle Scout Project for 2023 about Mr. Heywood Lane Edwards, a WWII Naval Officer and graduate of San Saba High School.

CTC Police Academy accepting applications for peace officer training

The Central Texas College (CTC) Police Academy is currently accepting applications for admission to its full-time and part-time Basic Peace Officer Courses (BPOC) which start January 22.

Quinn Minute

Proper attire is important A well-dressed person can go a long way in life. A naked person can’t go nearly as far… especially in snow. That’s because the right garment selection can (1) impress others, (2) display your sense of style and taste, (3) make others think you know lots more than you do.

Texas Heritage Day to showcase Texas history on Schreiner campus September 15th

The Texas Center at Schreiner University will host Texas Heritage Day–a day of a “different kind of learning,” on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Robbins-Lewis Pavilion in Kerrville Texas.

Texas Insurance Tips from the Department of Insurance

Life insurance can help If your loved ones financially depend on you, you might want to buy life insurance. Proceeds from a life insurance policy can cover burial expenses. And beneficiaries could use the money to help pay mortgage or tuition costs.

Hill Country Naturalist

Jim Stanley / Texas Master Naturalist Author of “Hill Country Landowner’s Guide” jstmn@ktc.com We have all seen the fertilizer ads and the lawn mower ads, and many of us have lived in suburbs where everyone had manicured lawns like in the ads.

Texas statewide soil health research to benefit farmers, economic return

Astatewide research collaboration betweenTexasA&MAgriLife Research and MyLand Company Inc. ofArizona will seek to improve soil health across 12,000 acres of commercial farmland in Texas to enhance quality of life and economic return for farmers.