Hill Country Naturalist

I have written in the past about the problems caused by invasive exotic species, both plant and animal. Worldwide, invasive species are responsible for more native species extinction than any other cause, except for human “development.

What is flu season likely to bring in an era of COVID-19?

The emergence of COVID-19 has brought with it a steep decline in another — but common — viral infection: the flu.

Alice in Wonder Land

We are having Texas weather here in Ohio, and people are complaining because it is too hot. When I was a speaker in the prison at San Saba, I told them that the BIBLE was "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth." The most important thing in the life of a Christian is to do the will of God.

Hill Country CattleWomen October meeting & more

HCCW welcomes their 27 new members and 84 standing members to the October 19th meeting at the Reck ‘Em Right Brewing Co., 102 South Avenue G, Johnson City, 10:00 a.m. social with meeting to follow at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be Casey Matske, president-Elect of Texas Cattle-Women.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 3,722 head.

Hill Country CattleWomen presents 2021 Scholarship Awards

A number of outstanding applicants from Texas universities applied for the HCCW Scholarship program this year. Their universities, majors of study and future plans are diverse and reflect the outstanding qualities of the applicants.

The San Saba

High School PAL class recently welcomed all new SSISD employees with “WELCOME BAGS” to show them support this school year. The students developed fun ideas to stuff the bags and decorated each one. They enjoyed delivering them in person to 25 new teachers and support staff!

Richland Springs

Coyotes #2 Keston Lusty and #8 Zane Capps going in to tackle one of Nueces Canyon’s Panthers in last Friday’s, September 17th, game away. Richland Springs won 70-22. (Photo by Pam Starr)