March Honor Days

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas promotes the celebration of Texas Honor Days. The Welcome W. Chandler Chapter invites you to fly the Texas flag on these days!

Community Calendar

Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 WORDS OR LESS. If they are too long, they will be edited. BBQ & Bake Sale Benefit for Berry Pierce - - Starts on March 4, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in front of the Courthouse. There will be baked goods, jewelry, wooden items, aprons, baby blankets, etc.

The Bend News

Hello from Bend, Another week has gone by…. way too fast! Heck, another year for that matter. I will be turning a year older on Friday. Yuck. Folks tell me I’m still a youngin’, but it doesn’t feel that way.

4-Day Big Bend Songwriter Festival

For those of you that have not heard, we are putting on a four-day music festival in Big Bend March 30th-April 2nd. This event will be held in beautiful Terlingua, Texas, at an amazing location. You can camp, bring your RV or stay at one of the amazing lodging options in the area.

Lenny's Life Lessons

My mom is old, but her heart sparkles with a youthfulness. Hey, the woman talks to me all day long and doesn't mind I only answer with baby alpaca whimper requests for food and walks outside! This past year of life has been incredibly difficult...

San Saba Lodge to meet Saturday

Saturday, March 4th, the Lodge will hold its regular stated meeting. A main course meal of Mexican food will be provided by Chaplain Jan K. Huffstetler. Members and ladies are asked to provide a complimentary side dish, bread, salad, or dessert. The meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Simple Truths

Pastor Welton Watson, Central Baptist Church “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36. “Indeed” is defined as: in reality; in truth; in fact; certainly; without doubt.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Romanos 15:13-21 Y el Dios de esperanza os llene de todo gozo y paz en el creer, para que abundéis en esperanza por el poder del Espíritu Santo.

Absurdity of the Gospel

Have you ever noticed the absurdity of the Gospel? Statements like, “love your enemies,” “do good to those who hate you,” “bless those who curse you,” and “pray for those who abuse you.” None of these statements seem like they should be what we focus on.

Author and artist Margie Crisp to speak at Rylander Library next Monday, February 27th

On Monday, February 27th, beginning at 2 p.m., join the Friends of the Rylander Library in welcoming Margie Crisp as she describes her journey from ardent birdwatcher to duck hunter, and the reasons behind her surprising change.