Pray for those who suffer

The crisis in Afghanistan has stirred many hearts to pray. Horrific scenes of desperation and the promise of greater persecution should prompt believers to intercede for Christians trapped in this country.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Isaías 61:1-11 El Espíritu de Jehová el Señor está sobre mí, porque me ungió Jehová; me ha enviado a predicar buenas nuevas a los abatidos, a vendar a los quebrantados de corazón, a publicar libertad a los cautivos, y a los presos apertura de la cárcel; a proclamar el año de la buena voluntad de...

Doug’s Doorstep

Recently there was a show on about the book “The Old Man and the Sea.” The narrator who was talking about it was older and, he told how he had to read this when in school. He said he had not read it since then, and he was amazed at the things he learned.

Richland Springs ISD Lunch Menu

August 26 - August 31 Thursday, August 26th - Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll Lunch: Chicken Penne, Green Beans, Salad w/tomatoes, Pears, Milk Friday, August 27th - Breakfast: Biscuits and Gravy Lunch: Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Fries, Cucumbers, Pineapples, Milk Tuesday, August 31st - Breakfast:...

Down Memory Lane

71 Years Ago August 24, 1950 Mrs. A. Stroble came in Monday to renew her subscription to The Star. We never have a bit of trouble with our widow subscribers. They always know when their subscription is due – we never have to send them a statement or remind them of it.

8 Things That Could Slow Down Prostate Cancer

Diet and Exercise It’s early yet, but some research shows a healthy diet and regular exercise can slow the progress of prostate cancer. More studies are under way. In the meantime, cut back on sugar. Eat leaner meats and lots of colorful fruits and veggies. Stay away from fatty dairy products.

The Beautiful Yard

My wife and I returned to our family home and found the yard in a total mess. While we were gone, we had a hailstorm that did a lot of damage. It completely stripped the trees of their leaves and broke a lot of limbs. Wow, what a mess! My wife, mainly, and me helping started working on the yard.

Grand Marshal of San Saba’s Rodeo Parade

Grand Marshal of San Saba’s Rodeo Parade – Damon Bush Damon has been the ranch foreman on the Mays ranch in Richland Springs for 60 years. He was raised in Pontotoc, Texas, and served in the Korean War.

Current COVID-19 stats for the county and messages to all community members

Here are the latest numbers reported to Marsha Hardy on August 20th per the Department of State Health Services [DSHS] for San Saba County: 1. New Confirmed and Probable Cases entered on 8-19-21: 2 2. Confirmed Cases Reported since 8-5-21: 24 3.