What to look for in a grill

There’s never a better time than the present to up your grilling game — and your grilling game starts with the barbecue you are using.

Lenny's Life Lessons

Hello there, San Saba loves, and boy did I miss you guys! I wish I could say I was taking a lovely vacation, relaxing on a beach, or taking a tour of a treat factory, but nope, my week was spent with my visiting vet Dr. Terrell and medications.

Hill Country Naturalist

I have recently written about the nitrogen cycle and the water cycle as illustrations of how Mother Nature recycles matter, and next week’s column will be about the carbon cycle. One of Nature’s helpers in this regard are vultures.

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Transitions This is the time of year when the invitations and announcements for transitional events pour into the mailbox and into the social media.

Jennifer Radford of Ewing Financial Group, LLC, Recognized as a Purse Strings - Approved Financial Advisor

Ewing Financial Group, LLC (Ewing Financial) and Sierra Ridge Wealth Management (Sierra Ridge) are proud to announce that financial professional Jennifer Radford has been recognized as a Purse Strings- approved Financial Advisor.

San Saba man sentenced to 18 years for Aggravated kidnapping

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, in San Saba County, 424th District Judge Evan Stubbs sentenced Joseph Cox to 18 years in prison for the offense of Aggravated Kidnapping. This sentence was announced after a brief hearing that included testimony of five witnesses, including Mr.

Down Memory Lane

From the San Saba News & Star Archives 80 Years Ago May 20, 1943 Camp Bowie – Recently 174 men from various organizations in Camp Bowie were invited to spend a day in the San Saba Valley with various ranchers on their extensive acres.

Did you know?

• Despite global financial uncertainty, many people are still planning to spend on travel in 2023. A recent survey from Booking.com found that 73 percent of respondents were more optimistic about travel than they were in 2022.

The Graduation

Last Saturday, I went to watch my granddaughter graduate from college. The large stadium was over half full but very comfortable seating and easy to get in and out of. It was a happy occasion, and the atmosphere was filled with happiness and joy.

Alice in Wonder Land

I have been blessed with special events beginning with Friday, May 12th, my 82nd birthday. My daughter Jenny took me to Holmes County here in Ohio where we used to live. On Saturday, May 13th, I sang and gave a testimony at the Ladies Luncheon at church.