Doug’s Doorstep

What kinds of things are you interested in? I would say that each of us could answer this, and we would get many different answers. Some of the answers would be the same, but we all have different things that we like to do. Some are interested in sports.

Jost wins All-West Texas Coach of the Year!

Four members of the historic 2021-22 San Saba High School girls varsity basketball team were honored over the weekend as the head coach and three key players were named in the annual 2022 All-West Texas Girls Basketball Team compiled by Amy McDaniel of the San Angelo Standard-Times.

St. Lukes Episcopal Church awarded Historical Marker

St. Lukes Episcopal Church, built in 1896 and dedicated in 1897, has been awarded an Historical Marker by The Texas State Historical Commission.

Hill Country Naturalist

Hill Country Oak Trees--More than Just Live Oaks How many different species of native Hill Country oaks do you think there are? Well, depending on how far you think the Hill Country extends, I think the answer is seven.

Game Warden Field Notes

The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports How do you Solve a Problem Like Maria?

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 2111 head. The market continued this week with very good demand. The stocker steers weighing 300-650 lbs sold $10 higher with 5 steers 517 lbs at $211.00 ($1090.87) and 4 steers 659 lbs at $185.00 ($1219.15). The heifers weighing 300-600 lbs were $5-$7 higher.

Hill Country CattleWomen to hold April meeting at Texas Rangers Heritage Center

In preparation for the Hill Country Cattlewomen’s Spring Roundup, the April 19th meeting will take place at the Texas Rangers Heritage Center in Fredericksburg where the annual fundraiser will take place.

Farm Credit supports Texas wildfire relief efforts

In response to the recent devastating wildfire outbreak that impacted much of the Lone Star State, several Farm Credit organizations have joined forces to contribute to the extensive recovery and relief efforts.

The Old Rugged Cross

Pastor Sam Crosby, First Baptist Church of San Saba The traveling evangelist, George Bennard, wrote the hymn, The Old Rugged Cross, in 1913. He was saved through the ministry of the Salvation Army, and without formal training, began his own ministry later in life.