Signs your HVAC unit could be fading

A day outdoors soaking up the sun’s rays is many people’s idea of the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. On such days, a periodic retreat indoors into an air conditioned home can offer some much-needed relief from the heat.

This Fourth of July

It has been tough, tough times in our country with the Covid-19 affecting everyone and everything.

LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects

The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects throughout LCRA’s wholesale power, water and transmission service territory.

Burger season gets fired-up

As the mercury rises, the opportunities to cook a greater number of meals on the grill increases. For many people, there’s nothing like the smoke-kissed flavor of meats, poultry and vegetables seared over an open flame. Hamburgers are a grilling staple in many households.

The Idle American

Uncle Mort’s “throwaway” lines grow mountainous in trash heaps on his place back in the thicket. Some heard, though, are “keepers,” worthy of repeated consideration.

Anne's Musings

My father was honorable, a good man. He was tall, gentle, and unafraid to speak his mind. He worked hard for all his family, his business, and for the little town where I grew up.

Alice in Wonder Land

Last week I received a certificate in the mail on completing the Grief/Share classes sponsored by the First Baptist Church in San Saba. The classes were a help to me. At the last class, we launched balloons. My balloon read: Larry Lee Smith 8-04-40 to 11- 22-20.

Community CALENDAR

San Saba County Museum - is now open 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October. Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 WORDS OR LESS. If they are too long, they will be edited. Farmer’s Market is back! Every Wednesday from 5 p.m. “until sold out” on the courthouse square.

Happy Herman's Hideaway

Hello, my San Saba loves, and do not let the title of my column fool you, I still love San Saba, Texas and my wonderful home; I am just missing my California family who came to spend time with me last week.

Rylander Library New Book Review

In the tenth book in the multi-million-selling "Killing" series, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard take on their most controversial subject yet: The Mob.