Linn-Hughes Engagement

Phyllis Cohen and Lewis Linn, of Houston and San Saba, Texas, are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Corey Linn, to Scott Pierce Hughes, the son of Joan and Greg Hughes of Georgetown, Texas.

Local Blanket Drive

Hill Country Community Action is dedicated to providing opportunities and resources to improve the lives of low-income children and families and the elderly in Central Texas. This month, Hill Country Community Action is sponsoring a Blanket Drive.

Resolve to make a difference in 2023 by volunteering with the American Red Cross

Top 5 benefits of giving back by becoming a volunteer The American Red Cross North Texas Region needs your help in 2023 and asks that you to consider making a New Year’s resolution to become a volunteer. In the region, approximately 1,850 people volunteer with the Red Cross.

Linda Gail Lewis honors Jerry Lee Lewis at Llano Opry

The Llano Country Opry will host a Tribute To Jerry Lee Lewis By Rockabilly Hall of Famer Linda Gail Lewis and her band on Saturday, January 14, at the Lantex Theater in Llano, Texas. The show begins at 2:30 p.m., and tickets are on sale at <www. heartoftexascountry.

Wiley B. Murray Post to meet Thursday, January 12th

The next American Legion meeting will be Thursday, January 12th. The building will open at 5:30 p.m., and a meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Served will be pulled pork. Members are asked to bring their favorite side dish and or other complimentary dishes, such as bread, salad, or dessert.

Alice in Wonder Land

The following poem is from Poetry for the Heart and Soul. I have permission to submit it by the author, Miriam Hershberger, Baltic, Ohio. Today Our Great Almighty Lord Has made this beautiful day, Let's use it wisely and righ-teously; 'Cause soon today will fade away.

Jody Nix performs in Brady this Saturday

Popular country and western singer Jody Nix and his band The Texas Cowboys will be performing at the Heart of Texas Events Center in Brady, on Saturday, January 7, from 8:00 p.m. until Midnight. The dance is BYOB. Advance tickets are $20 and now on sale at <www.heartoftexascountry. com>.

Community Calendar

Tuesday, January 17, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 208 W. Wallace, San Saba. Sponsord by San Saba County Emergency Management/Baylor Scott & White. All blood donors will receive a Blood Donar Beanie. Photo ID is required to donate. All donors 18 or younger must show proof of age.

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Getting Down To It I have never found poetry to be interesting unless the poem was set to music, as in song lyrics. At some point in the not-sodistant past, I found an Instagram poet, Samantha Reynolds (@ bentlily) whose poetry really speaks to me.

Higher calf prices projected for Texas ranchers in 2023

Cattle ranchers should see higher calf prices in 2023, according to multiple agricultural economists and market analysts. Continued high demand for beef, strong export markets and tightened supplies due to drought are expected to push cattle prices higher.