Hill Country Naturalist

The Chemistry of Photosynthesis and the Carbon Cycle Don’t be alarmed by the chemical equations accompanying this column, you don’t need to understand the chemistry. But it is important that everyone understand the basics of photosynthesis and how carbon is cycled and recycled in the ecosystem.

Hickory UWCD No. 1 reminds new land buyers to "make sure it's not dry"

Despite the fact that the Hickory UWCD No. 1 has been around since 1982, many people do not know who we are or what we do. Funded by your property taxes and created by a petition from local citizens, the District was created to protect and conserve the groundwater within the District boundary.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 7,637 head. A lot of choice calves and yearling were offered this week with the demand being very good. The stocker steers and heifers sold steady to $1 higher with 28 steers 491 lbs at $189.00 ($927.99) and 4 heifers 570 lbs at $165.00 ($940.50).

Operation Orphans, Inc. enjoys third hunt of the season

Operation Orphans, Inc. had its third hunt of the 2021 season December 4th. Thirtythree boys from four child care facilities harvested 34 whitetail deer. The boys came from Foster’s Home, Stephenville; West Texas Boys Ranch, San Angelo; Methodist Boys Ranch, Waco; and Sweeten Home, Brownwood.

Some scenes from the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual Sip N’ Stroll last Saturday

Look for more photos of the Sip N’ Stroll event in upcoming issue Photos by Fantasia and Devon Hoyt

Christmas Extravaganza deemed a huge success; visitors and locals enjoyed Sip N’ Stroll, school choir, Santa’s Workshop, and lined Wallace Street to see dazzling parade

San Saba County Chamber of Commerce hosted their 8th Annual Sip N’ Stroll on Saturday, December 11th. This year’s Sip N’ Stroll was a huge success, bringing in a record number of ticket sales and people to our small town. There were special visits from Chet Garner of the Daytripper, Mr. and Mrs.