HPU announces Summer and Young Scholars program for this summer

Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars program has been scheduled for July 17-21, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the HPU campus. The popular, annual event is designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children entering grades 1-6.

Cow Camp Cook-off 2023

Saturday was a great day in San Saba, Texas, at the annual Cow Camp Cook-off at Risien Park! Organizers, sponsors and contestants contributed a portion of the proceeds to Cherokee Home for Children! Pictures Courtesy of Cherokee Home for Children

Down Memory Lane

99 Years Ago May 39, 1924 Oscar Brown, who is connected with the staff of the U.S. Consul to Sweden was here last week, a guest in the home of his aunt, Mrs. Alf Ashley. He will soon depart for Germany and Sweden. He is the son of Mrs.

Did You Know?

Instances of early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in individuals under the age of 65 are on the rise.

How to keep your garden colorful through summer

Unlock the power of flowers with these expert gardening tips from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialist. Since April showers did indeed bring May flowers for much of the state, now is the time to think about continuing that color through the rest of spring and the upcoming summer months. Dr.

Simple Truths

This short article will be a look at some interesting facts about the Bible. Most people who claim to be religious acknowledge that the Bible is made up of 66 books compiled together in one volume. There are 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Hechos 3:1-16 Pedro y Juan subían juntos al templo a la hora novena, la de la oración. Y era traído un hombre cojo de nacimiento, a quien ponían cada día a la puerta del templo que se llama la Hermosa, para que pidiese limosna de los que entraban en el templo.

Walking in Wisdom

Shannon Bond, Pastor of Cherokee Baptist Church Proverbs 2:20–22 (ESV) 20 So you will walk in the way of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous.

2023 “Kids’ Nature Kamp” held in San Saba Parks

Near 50 enthusiastic children ranging in age from 6 to ten attended San Saba’s 8th Annual Kids’ Nature Kamp May 31 through June 2, held in the beautiful San Saba City Parks areas. Kampers enjoyed numerous outdoor learning activities in Mill Pond Park and the San Saba Nature Park.

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

Today, there are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 400,000 here in Texas. As the size of the U.S. population age 65 and older continues to grow, so too will the number and proportion of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.