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What The Hill Country Was Like Before We Got Here

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

People often ask, “What did the Hill Country look like in the past?” The answer of course depends a lot on how far back in the past you want to go.

HPU recently celebrated the opening of the Newbury Family Welcome Center.

Grand opening of Newbury Family Welcome Center marks historic day in HPU history

News Staff

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Howard Payne University unveiled its newly constructed Newbury Family Welcome Center at a grand opening celebration last week. The new “front door” of HPU was opened to hundreds of guests who gathered inside the nearly 8,000-square-foot facility.

Beat The Summer Heat

Paul Schattenberg, Texas A&m Agrilife

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

As outdoor temperatures increase, so does the possibility of heat stress or even heat stroke. But there are ways to avoid getting “overheated” this summer, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Wedding Oak Winery wins double gold medal at Experience Rosé Wine Competition

Submitted By Matt Mcginnis, President - Big Thirst

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Wedding Oak Winery was awarded a double gold medal and a 97-point score for its 2021 Castanet rosé at the 2022 Experience Rosé Wine Competition.

Angelo State University announces Spring 2022 Dean's List and 2022 Graduates

Provided By Angelo State University

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Angelo State University conferred 880 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 873 graduates during the 2022 spring commencement exercises on May 13-14, 2022, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas. A full list of the graduates is available on the ASU website at <angelo.

Chandor Gardens attendees from SSGC: Front Row (Left to Right) – Mona McMahan, Lisa Foil, and Karen Sloan; Back Row (Left to Right) – Dianna Furlan, Kathleen Hawkins, Debbie Shahan, Gail Ivey, Rhonda Killion, Georgia Harris, Sarah Lott, Jan Beaver, and Cindy Sloan.

San Saba Garden Club Visits Chandor Gardens in Weatherford

Submitted By Karen Sloan

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

For the final meeting before summer break, twelve members and guests of San Saba Garden Club (SSGC) traveled to Weatherford to visit the world-famous Chandor Gardens, a 3.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

59 Years Ago May 30, 1963 Drill Team installation was held in the dining room of the Cactus Cafe with the theme of the banquet being "S.M.U. Bound." Mrs.

Texas motorcyclist deaths on the rise

News Staff

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

One evening in April 2021, Eric Newell was out for a ride in Houston when his motorcycle was rear-ended by a vehicle, breaking both of his legs, dislocating his hips and injuring his back and hands. He is just one of 2,318 Texas motorcyclists seriously injured in crashes last year.

Rylander Library Book Review

News Staff

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Dream Town by David Baldacci - Amazon review: Private investigator and World War II veteran Aloysius Archer heads to Los Angeles, the city where dreams are made and shattered, and is ensnared in a lethal case in this latest thriller in #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci’s Nero...

DPS Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Safely for Memorial Day

News Staff

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to celebrate safely as they enjoy their holiday.

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